The Bett Buzz - ISSUE FIFTEEN
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Catching up on emails while you’re supposed to be on holiday? We see you. 😎 Don’t worry, we’ve got your quick fix of education inspiration, no heavy lifting required. In this edition: three stories to spark ideas, two insights to chew on, and one unmissable Bett Global update. All perfect for that stolen five minutes during your summer break.
3 MUST-VIEWS
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🤩🤝 Bett x GSV: The future just got bigger Bett and GSV Summit are joining forces to create a new global platform for education, innovation, and impact. This strategic partnership will deepen international connections, particularly between the US and global markets. It unlocks greater opportunities for collaboration, growth, and meaningful change across the education and workforce sectors. Together, we’re building the world’s most connected, purpose-driven community in learning and EdTech.
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🎓📚 Mentoring that moves the needle CB Mentoring is helping Black schoolchildren in Cambridge see themselves at university by putting local role models front and centre. Through one-to-one tutoring, choir practice and campus visits from Cambridge University, educators are helping students feel at home in spaces that once seemed far away. Read the full story now.
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🤩📔 Back to school must-reads from TES Want to do some back to school reading? TES has just dropped a top-tier reading list to kickstart classroom creativity. From joyful picture books to gripping reads with purpose, it’s a September staple. Perfect for teachers rebooting literacy lessons with fresh, inclusive stories! Add this article to your back to school reading list.
2 TO PERUSE
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🚀🏫 Preparing students for life beyond the classroom As AI becomes more integrated into academic life, students need spaces beyond the digital world to develop as people. Co-curricular activities offer room to experiment, build relationships, and grow critical soft skills like leadership, empathy and collaboration. These spaces are essential, not optional for preparing students for life beyond education.
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📈🧠 Smarter revision, stronger results A new study shows that just 10 minutes of effective daily revision can meaningfully boost GCSE outcomes. It’s not about cramming, it’s about consistent, focused practice using proven strategies. For time-strapped students, this approach offers a practical path to real progress. See how smarter revision leads to stronger results today.
1 BETT NEWS
👩💪 EdTech 10 List launches at Bett UK 2026 Following its success at Bett Asia, Bett UK is excited to launch and celebrate our EdTech 10 List live at Bett UK 2026 in January. This annual competition recognises 10 pioneering women who have made significant contributions to education in their community using technology. It provides a platform to celebrate success stories and empower women to create their own. Nominations go live on Monday 11 August!
P.S. Check out our podcast EdTech Unwrapped: Lessons from Leaders to hear even more education inspiration every week!