In the context of severe and worsening science teacher shortages in many countries and a body of literature reliant on retrospective accounts from those already teaching science, this paper explores ....

What is a ‘science identity’ and how can we foster the development of science identities in today’s youth?

The reasons why people do not become teachers are not the same reasons why people leave the classroom.

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We look at whether A-Level physics is becoming more popular with female students.

Our latest research helps school leaders and policymakers to understand what leads people to enter and exit teaching, and how to address teacher shortages.

The worldwide problem of teacher recruitment and retention is particularly pronounced in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects, due in part to a lack of trainee teachers an...

Did you have That One Teacher who recognized your potential? Supported you? Had a positive impact on your life? We heard your stories. Now we're sharing them.

New research, funded by Mission 44, finds that equalising the disparities in progression between applicants and teachers of different ethnic groups would significantly contribute to the Government’s g...

Who we are, the extent to which we identify (or not) with science, and how others see us shapes our (dis)engagement with science and science-related subjects in school, in out-of-school settings, in o...

As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s postgraduate training portfolio, the UKRI Policy Internships scheme provides an opportunity for UKRI-funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month ...

At the ESERA Conference 2025, the term of service of the following members of the ESERA Executive Board comes to an end: Lukáš Rokos (Secretary), Gonzalo Guerrero (Board member; Representative of Earl...

Our Education Policy, Children & Violence guidance, provides policymakers with 8 recommendations on how to prevent children’s involvement in violence.

Tree-rings unlock 195 years of past climate in the Gaspésie mountains.

Article for discussion: The reification of identity narratives in teacher–student discourse during an inquiry project, Lulu Garah and Shulamit Kapon April 29, 2025 6:00pm Jerusalem time (11:00am ET) ...

Teacher shortages are not only severe and long term, but are strongly patterned by social inequities. In many Western countries the teaching workforce is dominated by White women, yet there is a lack....

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This free public webinar will introduce AERJ’s new focus on publishing research on globally pressing educational issues and invite international scholars to submit their high-quality manuscripts. AERJ...

Why do some people become teachers while others don’t? Explore identity, career perceptions, and recruitment challenges in education