The Council of British International Schools (COBIS) annual research survey, has revealed a drop in the number of overseas pupils choosing UK universities. By Helen Ward, Tes.

Tes also reports on a drop in the number of schools in membership of COBIS, following the introduction of tougher quality assurance standards last year. By Helen Ward, Tes. The article quotes Colin Bell, ceo of COBIS.

The Daily Mail reports "'pushy" parents have been warned that challenging teachers over their disciplinary decisions risks taking away valuable teaching time. By Eleanor Harding and Julie Henry. The article quotes Bruce Grindlay, headmaster of Sutton Valence School.

Priya Lakhani, the founder of edtech company Century Tech, has warned the Commons Education Select Committee that the Government may fall behind if action is not taken to better understand artificial intelligence in education. By Martin George, Tes.

Ian Pryce, principal of Bedford College, considers whether student work experience weeks are effective. Tes.

Tes details the 25 subjects which can be taken as T-levels from September 2020. By George Ryan.

The Institute for Public Policy Research has said schools are preventing pupils from learning about alternative pathways after GCSEs, due to concerns that pupil funding in the sixth form will be lost. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.

Cameron Wyllie, a retired independent school headteacher, writes in The Scotsman ways in which state education in Scotland could be improved.

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