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GCSEs: proportion of state school children doing English bacc falls
Just over one in five entered the English baccalaureate, taking English, maths, history or geography, sciences and a language The proportion of state school pupils entering the English… Read more
Some universities to drop fees to under £7,500
More than one-fifth of universities and colleges in England considering drop in fees, according to government watchdog More than one-fifth of universities and colleges in England are considering… Read more
Autism: Wider eyes and a broader mouth: Scientists identify subtle ‘distinct facial characteristics’ of children with developmental disorder
The findings could help uncover the underlying causes of the developmental disorder Children with autism have distinct facial characteristics compared with non-autistic children, according to a team of scientists. Researchers… Read more
U.S. teenagers hearing 34 references to liquor every DAY in hip-hop music
Perhaps they’re listening to Jamie Foxx’s ‘Blame It (On the Alcohol)’, ‘Pass the Courvoisier’ by Busta Rhymes, or a bit of J-Kwon’s ‘Tipsy’. U.S. teenagers are hearing about… Read more
Scottish primary heads to ballot on strike
Headteachers and deputes at primary schools across Scotland are being balloted on industrial action in response to changes to their pension. The AHDS union said its 1,400 members… Read more
An Interview with Janie Lancaster: Books on Line
Michael F. Shaughnessy – The author of this book reveals dark secrets and let’s you into her heart and soul as she candidly shares her therapeutic writing journey.
Black Organization Joins Supreme Court Brief in Fisher v. University of Texas
Group Joins Pacific Legal Foundation, American Civil Rights Foundation, National Association of Scholars and Center for Equal Opportunity in Seeking Clarity on Race-Based School Admissions Standards Washington, D.C. - The Project… Read more
School board mulling tips to revamp education
Students could see their class sizes double and reductions in some course offerings if the Pittsburgh Public School board approves the most recent changes to the 2012 budget…. Read more
Storms blasts DJJ in letter, second committee over use of drugs on jailed kids
TALLAHASSEE — After blistering the Department of Juvenile Justice Tuesday in her own committee, state Sen. Ronda Storms again took the agency to task in another committee Thursday for its… Read more
Another Graphic on the Higher Education Bubble Ashley Thorne
By Ashley Thorne – Last week we took note of a colorful graphic on the higher education bubble created by an online publication called The Best Colleges. A… Read more
