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.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 234 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
daviddidau.substack.comLatest Issues
Is there a case for copying?
The history of human civilisation has been, amongst other things, a history of copying. Before the printing press, every manuscript had to be copied out by hand. From ancient Sumer, through Pharaonic Eyppt to the monasteries of medieval Eur...
The beautiful lie of coursework
Exams are the worst form of assessment except for all the alternatives
Two recent high profile interviews (both behind paywalls) have caused, yet again, the spectre of coursework to rear its superficially handsome but ultimately scabrous h...
How should we teach students to interpret texts?
The default approach to so much English teaching is to present students with a text and then say some version of, “What do you think of this?” If you’re fortunate enough to teach in a selective setting with advantaged students, then this mu...
Is good SEND provision just good teaching?
You sometimes hear that children with special educational needs don’t need different provision, they just need god teaching. I think there’s some truth to this.
Of course, what works best for children with special needs depends upon the pr...
Even good schools are subject to entropy
How expertise, memory and coherence decay over time and what we can do it
Why is it that schools drift? What happens to cause so many once successful schools to lose, over time, whatever it was that led to their success? Is there a form of...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for David Didau: The Learning Spy.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 80 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where David Didau: The Learning Spy ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 3.8k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #168 | |
| #113 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Teacher, consultant and writer. Essays connected to teaching & education (sometimes loosely) by way of psychology, philosophy & sociology. C25KWriting.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for David Didau: The Learning Spy?
You can find recent issues that have been published by David Didau: The Learning Spy on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does David Didau: The Learning Spy have?
To see how many people subscribe to David Didau: The Learning Spy, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in David Didau: The Learning Spy?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch David Didau: The Learning Spy as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like David Didau: The Learning Spy?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact David Didau: The Learning Spy using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to David Didau: The Learning Spy?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like David Didau: The Learning Spy. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact David Didau: The Learning Spy?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.