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40% of school leaders plan to cut jobs
Funding cuts will force staff reductions, headteachers tell pollstersAlmost four in 10 school leaders intend to reduce their school's workforce over the next year to cope with steep budget cuts, a poll...
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Sir Denis Mahon obituary
An eminent historian and collector of Italian baroque art, he was also a resolutely effective lobbyist for free museumsSir Denis Mahon, who has died aged 100, was one of the most distinguished art...
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Arizona's new civil rights coalition | Roberto Cintli Rodriguez
The attempt to outlaw the Mexican American studies programme in Tucson schools has mobilised a powerful new movementThe students wanted to be heard and so they chained themselves. The symbolism at the...
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Conservatives face calls to return donation by Syrian businessman
Labour seize on Tories' fears over Syrian funding for St Andrews University to demand £118,500 donation is returnedThe Conservative party is facing calls to pay back more than £100,000 donated by a...
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Headteachers could vote for national strike
National Association of Head Teachers likely to vote on whether to hold first-ever national strike over pension changesHeadteachers are likely to vote this weekend on whether to hold their first-ever...
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The £135 university lecture – but is it worth it?
As universities hike their fees, will students be left questioning the quality – and quantity – of teaching?What would you expect if you were paying £135 for each of your university lectures?*...
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The School I'd Like: here is what you wanted
What makes the ideal school? After entries from all over the country, Dea Birkett reveals the Children's Manifesto of ideas, from comfy beanbags to soothing music and petsIn January we launched the...
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The Children's Manifesto
From milk cows to after-school clubs, ideas flooded in from children all over the country about the kind of school they would like. Here is their manifesto★ Active – with lots of different sports,...
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The School I'd Like: the panel
Who drew up the Children's Manifesto? Meet our panel of 10 children who oversaw and edited all the submissionsMarkus Heinonen, 6, CambridgeChildren should be listened to because they sometimes have...
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Why northern children are playing dead at school
Our cities have had their confidence shattered – no wonder it shows in poor gradesJust as there's a widely held view that only "bright" working-class children deserve the decent education once provided...
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Newcastle: a picture of Lib Dem decline | Alex Snowdon
Despite distancing themselves from the coalition, Newcastle's Lib Dems still face a near-certain drubbing in the local electionsIt was the week of the Commons vote on allowing universities to increase...
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What choice for faith schools? | The question
On what basis should faith schools choose children when they are oversubscribed – and who should decide?The bishop of Oxford, John Pritchard, caused a stir when he said that Church of England schools...
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University guide 2012: last chance to check your subject inclusions
Universities can check their subject inclusions in the forthcoming University guide 2012 here (pdf) This preview is of interest to higher education institutions that expect to appear in the forthcoming...
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Cribsheet 03.05.11
'Pink fluffy carpets, a friendship bench and a school cow'We have the results of EducationGuardian's crowd-sourcing exercise The School I'd Like, launched at the beginning of the year to find out what...
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Five ways to get the best value out of your law degree |Alex Aldridge
With average tuition fees set to hit £8,700, here's how to minimise the financial damage while maximising CV gainsSo much for the government's estimate that average tuition fees would be £7,500. With...
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Church-run state schools have reached the end of their term | Andrew Copson
The church has long been involved in our schools. For the sake of social justice, it is now time to close that chapterThe question: What choice for faith schools?Most people don't want religious...
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Man shot with Taser at unofficial royal wedding street party
Police used stun gun on 19-year-old after disturbances broke out at event in student area of Falmouth, CornwallA man was shot with a Taser stun gun after an unofficial royal wedding street party...
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Half of A-level students shun university
Poll of 16- 18-year-olds shows that 47% plan to go straight to work while 12% still uncertain about university educationMore than half of the students currently taking A-levels are not planning to go...
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Brain Awareness video contest
Another science video contest that you can participate in: sponsored by the Society for Neuroscience, this competition is open to anyone anywhere in the world As I am sure you know by now, I love...
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Betty Martin obituary
My mother, Betty Martin, who has died aged 87, was a teacher who ended her career in charge of the home and hospital tuition service of the Inner London Education Authority (Ilea). She led its...
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