Phd Student at Bentley studying Innovation, Optimization, and Higher Education

The Learning Spy Substack is a sharp, provocative dispatch from the front lines of education, where ideas are tested, myths are challenged, and nothing is taken for granted.

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." – As W. B. Yeats never said

Research related to the Science of Learning and its implications for effective teaching practices.

A platform seeking to bridge the gaps between education practice, policy, and research.

Learn directly from an 19-year-old who achieved a perfect SAT score and top university admissions—all without traditional schooling

Insights into how Unstoppable Learning is being applied in real maths classrooms. Your time is short, and so are our posts: 3-5 min. Go to unstoppablelearning.co.uk to discover how 95% of your kids in Year 7 today can leave school with maths Grades 9-7.

A reading specialist considers reading research within the context of classroom instruction.

Using learning science and DI to engineer ruggedly effective instruction. Podcast is Progressively Incorrect. Author of Just Tell Them.

Karen Vaites's takes on K-12 education and more

Reporting, tools and resources on the science of learning

Observations informed by having paid attention for a long time.

Making rational optimism cool

My Substack to discuss all things teaching, learning, thinking and especially on the application of predictive processing ( active inference - predictive coding) to the filed of teaching.

Trusted by 50K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.

Researched-informed Primary School teaching in action. Here's What A Good One Looks Like.

What's going on in the world of education

A weekly deep-dive into an educational research paper

Exploring the intersection of evidence-based teaching, literacy, and the cultural politics of education. I write about how research, policy, and classroom practice collide—and what that means for teachers, students, and the future of education.

As the mother of four, educator, and advocate for all children, I share my thoughts and observations about the issues facing children today. I hope to encourage others to make a difference in the life of the young people in their community.

My personal Substack

The Fortnightly is about thinking, writing, reading, teaching & more. Every 2 weeks in the school term since 2016 - on Substack since 2024. Always free, but contributions are most welcome, and paid contributors will receive The Occasional, a close-cousin.

Education, assessment and technology by Daisy Christodoulou & Dr Chris Wheadon

My personal Substack

A newsletter about education, cognitive science, and fairness from Natalie Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap.

A teacher in England discussing education and its inevitable conflicts

Regular musings from the team at the Center for Teaching & Learning at The Episcopal Academy

On teacher thinking, expertise and professional sustainability.