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Cribsheet 22.06.11
Teenagers turn their backs on universitiesHow is the prospect of higher university fees affecting the plans of teenagers about to leave school? We already know their parents are baffled by the new...
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Almost a quarter of state school pupils are from an ethnic minority
Official statistics reveal that England's primary and secondary schools are becoming more diverseEngland's state schools are far more ethnically diverse than they were five years ago, with almost a...
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Students march for a better Chile | Cristian Cabalin
Chile's education system both reflects and perpetuates the inequality of its society. These protests hope to reform bothChile's Sebastián Piñera government is facing hard times. In addition to citizen...
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The English school system: an interactive map
How do England's schools break down by race, free school meals, appeals for places and numbers of children with English as a second or third language? We've mapped the latest data to provide a unique...
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Education in England: pupils by race, poverty and language for every local...
New data out today details England's education system by every possible indicator. See what it says about schools near you• Get the data• Interactive mapWhat kinds of children attend England's state...
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Improving HE's green credentials
Environmental policy matters more to students so what should universities be doing to improve their green credentials? Join our panel on Friday 24 JuneA recent report from the Higher Education Academy...
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Labour policy review – have your say: education
After his election as Labour leader, Ed Miliband gave his party 'a blank sheet of paper' on policy. He commissioned policy reviews in 19 areas, and today we're asking you to help Labour fill in that...
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Yale University caught in new antisemitism controversy
University announces new antisemitism studies centre weeks after closing institute accused of allowing 'anti-Arab extremism'Yale University is to open a centre into the study of antisemitism less than...
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A change of scene for Central Saint Martins
From Gilbert & George to Stella McCartney, Central Saint Martins has trained the country's coolest artists and designers, but can it retain its radical edge now it is moving out of Soho and into...
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G2 exam board's advanced level paper
Fed up with sitting exams where the questions make no sense and are littered with errors (nine so far in this year's GCSE, A-level and AS-level papers)? Try the G2 exam board's advanced level paper . ....
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'It was all about self-styling'
Central Saint Martins alumni remember their time thereKatie Grand"Anita Pallenberg was in my class and I remember her turning up in the foyer with a diamante-encrusted Rolling Stones tour jacket on. I...
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David Cameron promises 'tough action' over GCSE and A-level exam blunders
Prime minister says mistakes are unacceptable and assures Ofqual will rectify system to prevent further errorsDavid Cameron has intervened to shore up public confidence in the exam system after a...
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Flawed exam papers may cost university place
Student says he fears he may miss Oxbridge because of mistake in A-level physics paperPatrick Tew, 18, has spent the past five years studying for a place at Oxbridge. He was planning to decide which...
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Keeping children at school until 8pm is only good for pushy parents | Belinda...
Michael Gove has said free schools could stay open until 8pm – why not just pack Harry and Chloe off to boarding school?Full marks will be awarded to those who provide the correct answer. What do the...
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Michael Gove asked to tackle violence against girls in schools
Campaigners call on education secretary to make it national priority to challenge attitudes that normalise abusive behaviourCampaigners have called on Michael Gove to tackle the problem of violence...
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Sats tests must improve, says review
Exams for 11-year-olds in England will be changed to prevent teachers drilling pupils to pass and to create greater fairnessNational tests for 11-year-olds in England will be changed to stop teachers...
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Cribsheet 23.06.11
What's the plan for Sats?Lord Bew delivers his report today on the controversial Sats that evaluate 11-year-olds' knowledge of English, maths and science. Jessica Shepherd writes:"He will recommend the...
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Creative writing tests limit creativity, Sats review finds
Team of headteachers led by peer recommends teachers assess writing throughout year, instead of in single testA writing test taken by 11-year-olds in England should be scrapped because it stops...
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The First Grader – review
An interesting true-life story about a Kenyan in his 80s who insists on his right to education has become a somewhat sappy and unsubtle filmA true story from Kenya has unfortunately become a slightly...
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Schools breaking law by not teaching religious studies, poll finds
All under-16s must be taught RE, but a quarter of secondary schools in England are neglecting this statutory requirementA quarter of state secondary schools in England are breaking the law by not...
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