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The article focuses on the White Paper, "The Importance of Teaching," which outlines school system reforms in Great Britain. The reaction of teachers' unions is noted. The White Paper's foreword which includes explanations from the Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Minister Nick Clegg is discussed.

Provides an overview of stories concerning British education published in several newspapers including "Daily Telegraph," "Guardian" and "The Economist." Criticism against teachers for their lack of knowledge in English and mathematics; Proposed policy of Prime Minister Tony Blair on university fees; Reason of Professor Lord Skidelsky of Warwick University for failing an A-level Russian paper.

Focuses on various education issues that appeared in newspapers in Great Britain on November 25, 2004. Worst taught subject in the curriculum, according to an Office for Standards in Education report, covered by "The Times"; Comments of former press secretary Alastair Campbell on the attention given by the British government on comprehensive schools, reported on the "Independent's" education section; Article about the biggest adult education provider in Great Britain, Workers Education Association, by the "Education Guardian."

Discusses newspaper reports on several issues concerning the education system and policies in Great Britain. Percentage of students who reached the expected literacy level in mathematics and English in 2004; Criticisms against ministers who are proposing to impose top-up fees to meet the target of sending youths to universities; Educational performance of the selective system in Kent, England.

The article discusses the questions that were put to Sarah Teather, who is the British Minister of Children, by the Education Select Committee regarding a green paper on education for children with special educational needs (SEN) in Great Britain. The committee asked Teather about issues related to the financial aspects of education for SEN children and children's health.

The article presents an overview of "Support and Aspiration: A New Approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabiltiy," a green paper from the Special Education Needs (SEN) division of the British Education Department regarding proposals for special education reforms. The plan, presented by Children's Minister Sarah Teather, would give parents the legal rights to buy support services for their children, raise the academic achievement levels of students, and provide health services for all children.

Presents information on the supplement "The Secret Diary of a Teacher," published in a 2004 issue of "Private Eye" newspaper in Great Britain. Shame of the teaching profession according to a teacher; Views of a teacher on the attitude of pupils' parents.

Presents information on headlines from various newspapers pertaining to issues on education in Great Britain as of 2003. Threat of action by teachers over tests and job cuts; Conflict between teachers' unions and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on class sizes, tests and workload; Failure of the government to fund schools properly.

Reports on the challenge issued by the Children's Services Network (CSN) in connection to the Education White Paper of the British government in 2006. Claims made by the government as stated on its White Paper; Reference to a report from the National Audit Office in 2003; Remarks from Martin Rogers, coordinator of the CSN.

Presents a summary of newspaper headlines about education in Great Britain as of June 205, 2004. "Daily Mail" headline on the reaction of parents and teachers to the construction of mobile phone masts near Yorkshire schools in England; Consolidation of schools in Scotland, reported in the "Glasgow Herald"; Decision of Prime Minister Tony Blair and Michael Howard, leader of the opposition in the British Parliament, to put public services at the top of their agenda, reported in the "Telegraph" and "Guardian."

Presents news on education in Great Britain as of April 2, 2004. Art project of artist Tracey Emin; Issuance of eleventh-hour appeals by Ministers Charles Clarke and Tony Blair to Labor Members of Parliament not to scupper university tuition fees; Cause of truancy penalized when a local youth-training provider offered a trial period.

The article discusses various aspects of a document released by the British government on public services, including competition in education, social inequality, and social mobility.

The article mentions five points for improving a school system that are explained in Great Britain's White Paper on education reform.

Presents news briefs on several publications which tackle issues on education in Great Britain as of June 2002. Support of 'The Times' to Home Secretary David Blunkett in his call for all the children of asylum seekers to be educated in accommodation centers; Disclosure of the total money that has been spent on parental ballots to abolish selection in the 'Daily Mail.'

Presents articles on education in Great Britain. Details of an article on education in the U.S. as reflected in the television program 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'; Details on Great Britain's Schools Minister David Miliband; Assessment of the teaching of history among pupils; Criticism against a deal that gives Scottish teachers better terms than their counterparts south of Scotland's border.

Presents information on several issues related to education in Great Britain as of June 24, 2005. Prediction made by David Bell, chief inspector of schools in England, that A-level examination and General Certificate Secondary Education are likely to be swept away despite the insistence of the British government that they were here to stay; Factors that will determine a child's success or failure at school; System that can improve the reading scores of the students.

Looks at the spaces allotted by several British periodicals for education news stories as of July 23, 2004. Lack of publicity of the British government's policy on academic selection; Decision of "Independent" editors to publish a headline story on the support of ministers for the growth of academic selection; Comparison between the space and editorials allotted for stories on politics, crime and education in several newspapers.

Discusses issues about education as reported by several British newspapers in July 2004. Policy on university admission concerning students with working class backgrounds; Reason behind the disparity between pupils from private schools and those from the working class; Failure of primary schools in meeting key targets in mathematics and English.

Focuses on some reports concerning issues on education in Great Britain that was published by newspapers in the country. Observation on the issue on tuition fees in "The Times"; Position taken by Prime Minister Tony Blair on the issue on tuition fees featured in "Independent"; Views on the report of Mike Tomlinson on A-level examinations.

The article discusses recent happenings that made headlines in various newspapers this week in Great Britain. Education continued to get a bad press this week, with the on-going A-level controversy and the case of death threat from boys from Surrey. Three strikes and you're out, is an American law and order concept that gives long jail sentences to criminals on their third offence. This concept was in limelight this week. The British House of Commons returned from its long summer recess this week to resume its proceedings.

Examines the newspaper stories and editorials published in Great Britain as of July 19, 2002 regarding some issues on education. Proposal of Chancellor of Exchequer Gordon Brown to increase the budget for education; Proposal of Education Secretary Estelle Morris on the reform of the comprehensive education system.

Presents an overview of research papers on education in Great Britain. Teaching advice of Ted Wragg, professor of education at Exeter University, which appeared in an issue of 'Guardian'; Description of dyscalculia, described by Macer Hall, which appeared in an issue of 'Sunday Telegraph'; Growing phenomenon of home tutors featured in 'London Evening Standard.'

Presents information on several newspaper articles about education in Great Britain as of March 2002. Editorial of 'The Times' on higher education student funding; Role of teaching assistants in the classroom; Reactions to the proposal to introduce a Distinction grade to A-levels.

Presents news on education and schools in Great Britain, published newspapers in March 2005. Information on the opening of a bilingual state primary school, from "The Times" newspaper; Software glitch that is striking school computer systems in England in Wales, according to "The Guardian" newspaper; Ruling of the European Court of Justice concerning educational loans and grants, from "The Times" newspaper.

The article reports on British Government's further education (FE) plans that have been criticized for not going far enough in encouraging employers to invest more in training. John Brennan, chief executive of the Association of Colleges said that employers should double their investment and government should be much bolder in requiring employers to take their responsibilities seriously, and be more helpful to individuals.

Presents education-related news items featured in various publications and TV programs in Great Britain as of June 17, 2005. Reaction of "Sunday Times" columnist Minette Marrin to a pamphlet, which some press reports claimed contained a recantation of the 1978 report "Special Education Needs," by Lady Warnock; Broadcast of "The Strangest Village in Britain" on Channel 4, which tells the story of a rural village community in Yorkshire, England made up of those with special needs; Editorial in the "Daily Telegraph" which criticised the national literacy strategy and the Labour government that introduced it.

Presents information on several events and issues related to education in Great Britain as of May 13, 2005. Reorganization of the Cabinet members of Prime Minister Tony Blair; Accusation against Prince Harry that he received help from teachers in his exams; Case of a child who was prevented from attending the school because his parents did not fill in the application form properly.

Focuses on the media coverage of issues concerning education in Great Britain as of March 2005. Content and tone of a speech delivered by Secretary of State, Ruth Kelly, at the Secondary Head Association conference; Responses of secondary head teachers to the speech of Kelly; Comment of Tim Andrews, Secondary Head Association president, on financial issues involving parents and state schools.

Focuses on several articles published in newspapers which cover educational issues in Great Britain in 2004. Views of professor John MacBeath on Office of Standards in Education school inspections; Correspondence on provision for children with special needs.

Focuses on some reports concerning issues on education in Great Britain that was published by newspapers in the country. Comment of "The Times" writer Daniel Finkelstein on the exchange between Prime Minister Tony Blair and Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith; Overview of the article written by Victoria Summerley at the June 12, 2003 issue of "Independent"; Brief on the story of a 16 year-old student who committed suicide after a lifetime of being bullied.

Focuses on some reports concerning issues on education in Great Britain that was published by newspapers in the country. Outcome of the Excellence in Cities program of the government discussed in "The Times"; Account on the impact of the financial crises in the country to teachers in the "Daily Mail"; Update on the school funding crisis in the country in the "Independent."

Provides an overview of reports related to education which were published in Great Britain as of August 2002. Guidelines issued by the government regarding school visits published in 'The Times'; Quality and quantity of courses offered at Scottish universities published in 'Independent'; Ways on how parents cope with their children during summer holidays published in 'Observer.'

Outlines education-related issues published by various newspapers in Great Britain. Information on the increasing number of students going to higher education; Problem of bullying Asian governors at schools in Birmingham; Details of the progress of Rowan class.

Gives details on issues concerning education covered by newspapers in Great Britain as of March 2002. Importance for the government to prioritize spending on education; Stance of teacher union members on the proposed merger of three British teacher unions; Content of the opinion piece issued by 'The Times' editor John O'Leary.

The article reports that Great Britain's Secretary of State Ed Balls and Permanent Secretary David Bell were questioned by the country's House of Commons Select Committee on Children, Schools, and Families on the expenditure by the Children, Schools and Families Department. According to the article, Balls discussed better procurement, school collaboration, and reducing school balances as part of restructuring a school system. Bell commented on reducing his department's spending.

The article offers information on several events related to education in Great Britain for fall and winter 2011-2012, including the conference "Widening Participation & Fair Access After the White Paper" in London, England on October 18, 2011, the Anthony Walker Memorial Lecture in Bristol, England on October 21, 2011, and the annual conference of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) in Birmingham, England from March 23-24, 2011.

Presents updates on education in Great Britain as May 6, 2005. Candidate persuaded by Education Secretary candidate Ruth Kelly to withdraw from the election in Bolton West, England; Views of British Prime Minister Tony Blair on secondary education; Information on an editorial published by "The Times" newspaper regarding education.

Discusses several issues on education in Great Britain as of September 2002. Problem faced by British schools on how to teach boys; Practical effects of the appearance of the Criminal Records Bureau on schools.

Discusses the issues regarding education in Great Britain discussed by two newspapers. Opinion of the 'Times' on the intention of British Education Secretary Estelle Morris to support pay deals for teachers; Views of Laura Barton of the 'Guardian' on ethical issues regarding corporate free material being given to school children.

Presents an update on several issues concerning British education as of July 12, 2002. Controversies regarding the private tuition of the children of British Prime Minister Tony Blair; Observations on the increase in the interest of university students in history courses.

Reports on the criticisms by Roy Hattersley on the comments of British Education secretary Estelle Morris against him in the July 2002 issue of 'Guardian.' Reason for the failure of educational progress in children; Implication of sending twin siblings in different schools.

Comments on education-related issues in Great Britain as of April 2002. Contribution of the adult society to the higher rate of teenage drug and alcohol consumption in England; Failure of teenagers to make the most of the education system; Difficulty of being a parent to teenagers.

Provides information on the education system in Great Britain. Plan of school minister Stephen Timm to create a classroom which will be used as a model for other schools and will transform the way teachers work; Approach that keeps unruly pupils in school rather than excluded from it.

Focuses on the reports related to education featured in the 'Guardian' periodical. Description of the film 'Howard'; Reaction of Permanent Secretary David Normington on the teachers' strike in London, England.

Looks at newspaper reports concerning the education system in Great Britain. Interview of School Minister of State David Miliband on educational policy; Issue on religious education and its relevance to the teaching of history.

Comments on the statement issued by Estelle Morris on comprehensive schools in Great Britain. Content of her statement; Way in which schools would be successful according to Morris; Issue raised by Morris in connection with the fight for equal opportunity; Focus of the report of the periodical 'The Guardian.'

Provides information on educational research including the evidence-based practice and policy making with electronic-learning in British higher education, published in several journals. "Comparative Education"; "Educational Management Administration and Leadership"; "Research Papers in Education"; "High Ability Studies."

Focuses on several issues of interest to education that were published in several newspapers in Great Britain as of July 8, 2005. Impact of the nation's firearms culture on urban youth; Efforts of several TV programs to show the problems faced by some inner city schools; Reactions to the British progressive education policies.

The article lists several summaries of consultation papers and review deadlines related to education policy in Great Britain, including one about the funding of 16-19 year old learners, one related to the removal of a statutory duty for work related learning, and one about the roles of children's services posts. The consultation papers were published by Great Britain's Department for Education and Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills.

Presents an overview of research papers on education in Great Britain published in different journals. 'The British Education Research Journal'; 'Assessment in Education'; 'The Cambridge Journal of Education'; 'Educational Psychology in Practice.'