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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.

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.

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 the views of writer Simon Jenkins on Labour and Conservative school education policies in Great Britain. Decision of schools to choose their pupils by examination; Expansion of the school system; Reduction of Local Education Authorities in central government agencies.

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 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 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.

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.

Presents an update on issues related to education in Great Britain for the year 2004. Explanation on tuition fees; Information on the interview of British Prime Minister Tony Blair with Jeremy Paxman; Impact of the Higher Education Bill on universities.

Presents updates on education in Great Britain as of November 14, 2003. Revision of the education supplement column of "Guardian"; Story by "The Times" about lying parents entitled "Parents Connive With Children to Lie to Teachers"; Information on the Better London Schools package launched by British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

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.

Highlights issues and events related to the educational system in Great Britain. Warning by David Bell, Chief Inspector of Schools in England, on the decline of educational standards in the country; Role of teachers in raising the educational standards in the country; Reason for the decline of the educational standards according to junior education Minister Stephen Twigg.

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.

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.

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.

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

Reports on a debate to be led by Aspect on the British government's Education White Paper in the House of Commons on February 14, 2006. Participation of Member of the Parliament David Chaytor in the debate.

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.

Deals with the news on education as of July 11, 2003 featured in several newspapers in Great Britain. Story of "Times" on a report from the House of Commons Education and Skills Committee; Report of the paper "Independent" on the rejection of the proposal by the Committee on paying grants.

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.'

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Provides information on news on education in Great Britain which appeared in several publications, as of June 2005. Attacks on Trevor Phillips, head of the Commission for Racial Equality, regarding his suggestion about the problem of under-performance by Afro-Caribbean boys; Coverage of British Education Secretary Ruth Kelly's speech at a Unison conference for dinner ladies; Survey findings on middle class children and sports.

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.

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.

Focuses on the media coverage of issues concerning education in Great Britain. Plan of the Labour party manifesto for public service reform in education and health; Emphasis given by the Conservative party manifesto on school discipline; Possible merger of Association of University Teachers and National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education.

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.

Provides an update on education in Great Britain as of February 11, 2005. Plan of the New Labour Party to give parents the freedom to apply for the school of their choice; Main reason for authorized absence from schools in the country.

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.

Features the reactions of several newspaper writers on a report on Muslim education which suggested that Islamophobia is endemic in the British education system. Madeleine Bunting from "Guardian"; Manzoor Moghal from "Daily Mail"; Mo Laycock from "Daily Express."

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.

Examines the article written by John Clare on a unified system of schooling in an October 2003 issue of "Daily Telegraph." Claims of Clare on the personalised learning of every pupil in Great Britain; Interpretation of Clare on a passage in the speech of British Prime Minister Tony Blair on vocational education; Consequences of the 1944 Education Act according to Clare.

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."

Focuses on some reports concerning issues on education in Great Britain that was published by newspapers in the country. Coverage on the 2003 annual conference of the National Association of Head Teachers at the "Daily Telegraph"; Editorial on the school funding crisis in the country at the "Education Journal"; Account on the experiences of a student named Ryan Bell on the "Independent."

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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 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.