Garrett Stell

Education correspondent

Garrett Stell is education correspondent at The Herald. Originally from North Carolina, has a special interest in rural education issues, and worked for more than two years as a correspondent in the Highlands and Islands.

Garrett Stell is education correspondent at The Herald. Originally from North Carolina, has a special interest in rural education issues, and worked for more than two years as a correspondent in the Highlands and Islands.

Latest articles from Garrett Stell

A new paper argues that Scotland does not have the information it needs to grade its education system and calls for new methods of collecting school data.

Exclusive Group calls for an escape from Scotland's educational 'black hole'
A new paper argues that Scotland lacks the information it needs to grade its education system and calls for new methods of collecting school data.

A completed disaster roof house in Bangladesh, one of the projects supported by the University of Dundee and Dr Nandan Mukherjee

Exclusive 'We have said enough': Dundee academic argues for action at COP29

A University of Dundee academic at COP29 calls for immediate practical solutions, such as sustainable housing projects to battle climate change.

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University of Glasgow

Exclusive Loss of specialist unit will 'profoundly damage' health research in Scotland

Staff are concerned that many more impactful research units will follow suit.

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The Scottish Government was pressed on whether its non-statutory guidance governing restraint and seclusion is enough to protect pupils ahead of ongoing consideration of a bill that would legislate a national policy.

MSP says guidance on pupil restraint needs clarity and the 'weight of statute'

Critics say the Scottish Government's new guidance on pupil restraint and seclusion is not practical, boosting some calls for legislation.

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Childminding advocates say that the career offers unique benefits to communities, parents and carers themselves, and information during Careers Week will explain the support available.

Exclusive Pilot aims to grow vital childminding workforce by 1,000 to help childcare blackspots
During Scottish Careers Week, the SCMA will be hosting one-hour online sessions for prospective childminders.

Elise Kinnell credits WorkingRite with transforming her life and giving her the confidence to reconnect to school.

'Keep your head high and trust your voice': Students' message to struggling peers
Students share how the WorkingRite charity supports young people facing complex challenges build confidence and start their careers.

Introducing young people to the opportunities available at college has paid dividends for recruitment.

Colleges and young people need each other more than we realise
Some people think that college isn’t right for them, but too many have no idea what goes on every day on campuses across the country.

Sunnyside is a School of Conservation, where environmental themes are woven throughout the curriculum. Part of the ethos encourages pupils to explore topics that they are passionate about.

When Glasgow pupils wanted cleaner air, they turned to their local college
Sunnyside Primary pupils teamed up with Glasgow Kelvin College to build air purifiers for their school as part of their green initiatives.