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In the first of a three-part series exploring how body chemistry influences what happens in schools, Chris Parr takes a look at cortisol, the so-called ‘stress hormone’, and finds that the way we view stress needs some recalibration

Combining words and graphics can help students to learn more deeply, according to academic Richard Mayer. But the trick is to convey the most essential information in the most straightforward way, he tells Chris Parr

While innovation and originality are desirable in schools, how can this be taught? Chris Parr talks to psychology professor Stellan Ohlsson about helping young people access their inner muse

Meeting the diverse needs of pupils with autism can be a challenge – but there are basic steps to take, finds Chris Parr

Efforts to close the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their wealthier peers appear to be having minimal impact. The problem, US expert Robert Slavin tells Chris Parr, is that governments have chosen to ignore the evidence of what actually works in favour of unproven approaches such as wider use of edtech

With studies suggesting that seeing the world from a baby’s perspective can have a huge impact on helping learning to stick once they reach school, Chris Parr speaks to psychologist Elizabeth Meins about how the technique of ‘mind-mindedness’ could also be beneficial for teachers