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As an American, Scottish exam results day leaves me thinking 'why, though?'

As an American who has covered Scottish education for years, I often see transatlantic comparisons on the topics that I cover. But after almost six...

11.08.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Garrett Stell

Sometimes what communities really need from councils is bravery Schools across Scotland have shut their doors for the summer, but not all will reopen for the autumn term.

This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. Schools across Scotland have shut their doors for the summer, but not all will...

04.07.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Garrett Stell

Why should pupils and families on Mull settle for 'good enough'?

This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. There is a tendency in government to consider a decision as etched in stone, even...

23.05.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Garrett Stell

In a country where capitalism is king, exam scores can save families thousands With a different approach to high school coursework and university credits, American AP tests pit a different spin on high-stakes exams.

When I graduated from high school, my exam scores were worth about $16,000. Exams work a little differently in the US.  In my experience as a...

18.05.2025 30

Herald Scotland

Garrett Stell

To fee or not to fee? That is not the question Universities are regularly in the headlines for lots of reasons. Higher education is a critical part of Scotland's economic and social landscape. However, their importance to Scotland's global reputation and the health of their regions is only part of why they are in the spotlight right now.

This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. Universities are regularly in the headlines for lots of reasons. Higher education...

11.04.2025 30

Herald Scotland

Garrett Stell

Dundee Uni decision-makers should learn the important lesson of showing your work Recent news about Dundee University has me thinking that decision-makers could use a refresher course in two core skills that my teachers always stressed to students in school: don’t be afraid to ask questions and always show your work.

This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. Recent education news has me thinking that decision-makers could use a refresher...

21.03.2025 9

Herald Scotland

Garrett Stell