When we think about education, our minds often drift to textbooks, exams, and classroom lessons. However, there’s a deeper layer of learning happening that is rarely discussed but significantly impacts
Enabling achievement for disadvantaged students: Interview with Alex Crossman, co-author of Greater Expectations
Learning Science
June 25, 2024
Learning gaps remain stubbornly persistent across the world, even in wealthy economies such as the UK where it will take 560 years to close the attainment gap at GCSE and
The moment is finally here as we reveal the Top 10 shortlists for the World’s Best School Prizes 2024. Get ready to see which schools have triumphed in the world’s
At T4, we believe community is important. We want to honour the special people who are making a positive impact in education. Our goal is to highlight different voices in
As we build up to the announcement of our Top 10 finalists for the World’s Best School Prizes in June, we take a look back at some of the shining
Meet our community: Alejandra Clerici Arias’ art, teaching, and global impact
Professional Learning
April 19, 2024
Personal and professional development Alejandra Clerici Arias, born and living in the northern zone of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is dedicated to her passions of art and teaching. Although she initially
Giving teachers a voice: Interview with Dr Fred Mednick, author of In the Small Places
Professional Learning, School Culture & Leadership
April 10, 2024
Dr Fred Mednick, Professor Emeritus in Education Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, founded Teachers Without Borders in 2000 to connect teachers to information and to each other. The aim was
Questioning the world has never been more important. And young people are often full of questions. Schools can play a vital role in their journey by sparking students’ curiosity in
Classroom teachers we speak to tell us every day tell us about the pressures they face. The long hours. The high stress. The low pay. The challenging conditions and lack
Empowering girls in STEM: The vital importance of female role models
Inclusion & Equity
February 28, 2024
This month, the UN marked its International Day of Women and Girls in Science, noting: “Although Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields are widely regarded as critical to national