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PISA

The PISA results show we need to invest more in our schools and teachers

Improving PISA results should not mask the reality that we are now just getting back to where we were in 2006, writes Sian Gwenllian.

6th December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Points mean prizes in PISA’s education rankings rat race

PISA has the potential to derail much of the reform agenda that has been set in train in Wales recently. We await tomorrow’s results with bated breath, writes Gareth Evans

2nd December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Gearing up for PISA

Gareth Evans considers the impact of education’s world rankings and warns that failure to improve could have serious consequences for Wales’ curriculum reform

24th May (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Equity & Excellence: ‘The Welsh Way’

A modern public service education system should celebrate equity, excellence and greater school autonomy, says Education Secretary Kirsty Williams

8th May (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

How far do education targets drive improvement?

Brenig Davies asks whether targets bring about a significant improvement in school and country performance

27th June (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Culture of collaboration reliant on results

Gareth Evans reflects on the rallying of the troops at the recent national education conference

14th March (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

PISA results disappointing again…

Brenig Davies argues improvement in PISA will come when education improvement is coterminous with improvements in the social and economic conditions across Wales

12th December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

IWA Podcast: Wales ‘could do better’ on Pisa

Jess Blair is joined by Mary Van den Heuvel, Robin Hughes and David Jones to discuss the latest Pisa results for Wales, and their implications.

6th December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Escaping the exam factory: why teachers are leaving

Dylan Moore fears that much-needed curriculum overhaul will be overshadowed by a data culture that distorts the purpose of education and demoralises students and teachers alike.

6th December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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