- Egotistical teens outperform peers
- Spanish becoming top language in schools
- Children's commissioner calls for better support for military children
- Charity warns adopted children are falling behind in school
- 'Smart glasses' help teachers spot struggling students
Egotistical teens outperform peers
General educationEgotistical teens tend to be higher achievers at school, according to research published in a scientific journal. By Tom Whipple, The Times.
Spanish becoming top language in schools
General educationSpanish is set to overtake French as the most popular language in state schools, according to a British Council report. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.
iNews also reports on the British Council's findings, leading with the story that pupils and parents now view language learning as less important following the Brexit vote.
Children's commissioner calls for better support for military children
Child welfareAnne Longfield, the children's commissioner, has called for greater support to be given to the children of armed forces personnel. By Katherine Sellgren, BBC News.
Charity warns adopted children are falling behind in school
General educationA report from charity, Adoption UK, states adopted children are falling behind in school because they are more likely to be excluded and leave with no qualifications. By Sally Weale, The Guardian.
'Smart glasses' help teachers spot struggling students
Teaching and learning'Smart glasses', similar to virtual reality headsets, are enabling teachers to monitor pupils' performance in class. By Helen Ward, Tes.