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Andrea Bradley is the first woman general secretary in the history of the EIS
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Teachers: Andrea Bradley is first woman general secretary of the EIS Education

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville (Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/pool/PA)

I feel ashamed of how Scotland is failing its poorest children – Brian Wilson Columnists

Teachers union rejects 'inadequate' 2% payrise Education

Government urged to consider memorial for those persecuted under Witchcraft Act Politics

Summer support "urgently needed" to tackle student poverty, says student union Education

Soaring bills are pushing music lessons out of reach for many – Linda Boyd Columnists

Glasgow school could strike over ‘persistent’ pupil violence Education

Smart tech to change finance for good Promoted content

New Scottish think tank to be ‘critical friend to government’ Politics

Why teachers shouldn't be too hard on 'Muck-up Day' antics in Scotland's schools Columnists

Beards and moustaches 'superfluous', Knights Templar told in 12th century People

Where do political parties stand on the future of Scotland's libraries? Education

Young Scots write open letter to council election candidates raising concerns Politics

Scottish exam changes to continue into 2023 Education

How schools are helping to save Scotland's orchards – Stephen Jardine Columnists

Daily Mile memory and fitness boost for school children Health

What boarding schools can do to UK's future leaders – Laura Waddell Columnists

Tony Blair's home truths aren't the only sign of trouble for universities Columnists

Placing requests: how the Scottish school system works Promoted content

Pod-maker Armadilla fulfils largest-ever school order with flying colours Business

Nearly 1,000 Scottish schools haven't been inspected in a decade Education

Men who have degrees from top universities still earn more than women Education

Does Scotland still need religious schools? – Cameron Wyllie Columnists

Parents expect 24/7 work from teachers after pandemic, union conference told Education

Free tuition plan for displaced Ukrainian students who fled invasion Education

Roofing firm boss Darren McGhee hopes to help school pupils learn new skillls Business

Scotland's academic innovation rebounds following 'number of challenging years' Business

More than 100 academics sign letter warning of universities 'crisis' Politics

Support our Libraries: Labour hits out at SNP on its funding record Education

Edinburgh Napier University opens 'start-up studio' in heart of capital Business

Support Our Libraries: A celebration of Edinburgh Central Children's Library What's On

School pupils will sit exams this year, says Swinney Education

UK ministers deny Brexit betrayal over Erasmus and back Johnson over Partygate Politics

10 of the toughest and trickiest tongue twisters to try Puzzles

Headteachers to receive half a billion pounds to help close attainment gap Politics

Here are five of the best universities in Scotland, according to student reviews Education

What is it like to write a book when you cannot see? - Ian Brown, RNIB Scotland Opinion

Leader of Scotland's largest teaching union resigns Politics

Robert Burns, Bonnie Prince Charlie and JK Rowling treasures brought together What's On

Youngsters due to skip classes for first global youth climate strike since COP26 Environment

‘SQA needs to deliver and change’, says independent adviser People

AirDrop used to send shocking child sex image to Edinburgh teacher Education

Scottish education needs a new focus on knowledge and discipline – Murdo Fraser Columnists

Research on making art in early childhood to be carried out across Scotland What's On

Staff absences due to Covid could spark return of remote learning, council warns Politics

More than 100 events to be staged as Gaelic goes global with new festival What's On

Scottish university staff stage five-day strike in pay and pensions dispute Education

Swearing at teachers has become accepted in some schools, union chief warns Politics

SNP ministers urged to scrap Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence Politics

Scottish Government needs challenge, not SNP censorship – Brian Wilson Columnists

Fund secures £100k and calls on industry to help boost digital skills Business

University of Strathclyde launches 'first-of-its kind' degree amid energy crisis Business

Damning report into Edinburgh's 'toxic' children's homes Politics

Education Scotland should be shut down tomorrow – Cameron Wyllie Columnists

Police reassure Scottish Schools ‘no threat’ following invasion of Ukraine People

SNP plan education overhaul as SQA and Education Scotland scrapped Education

SQA defend 'patronising' exam support materials amid pupil and teacher anger Education

Analysis: Anything but the SQA's total abolition is likely to fail students Education

‘Labour is the future in the face of outdated SNP’, says Jackie Baillie Politics

Heriot-Watt Uni unveils 'significant' role in bid to close Scotland's skills gap Business

Lost for words: protecting libraries and archives in Ukraine - Nick Poole Opinion

Scots university urged to drop £1m+ stake in sanctioned Russian bank Education

Independent Schools Guide: Glenalmond bangs the big birthday drum Education

Independent Schools Guide: Plan early to deal with fees Education

Independent Schools Guide: Getting geared up for a bit of show and tell National

Student loan proposals in England are cruel and punitive – Laura Waddell Columnists

Jono McLeod on bringing the story of his imposter classmate to the big screen What's On

It would be great if libraries did not have to be justified - Kathleen Milne Opinion

Climate change and conservation to the fore at Edinburgh Science Festival What's On

Ukraine invasion: Edinburgh University tells its exchange students studying in R... Education

Full list of school closures across Scotland Education

Two-thirds of Scottish pupils have been sexually harassed at school study shows People

'Ground-breaking' Heriot-Watt research to revolutionise high-speed imaging Business

New CodeClan partnership aims to get more young people into tech jobs Business

Opposition demand parliamentary statement around report 'fiddling' accusations Education

How state schools can learn from private ones – Cameron Wyllie Columnists

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