Search

This article reports that the A-level saga continues for another week, though education had tough competition for front page space with Edwina Currie's revelations about her affair with John Major. This had the Labour Party conference tittering away, rather hypocritically given the rapturous welcome they then gave to former U.S. president and serial philanderer Bill Clinton. The A-level furore must not obscure wider failures in the education system. The paper backs an English version of the international baccalaureate, claiming that the weaknesses of the education system go much further than the present difficulties with A-levels.

Looks at issues and topics related to education featured in British newspapers for the week ending January 24, 2003. Replacement of A-level examinations with British baccalaureate system; Promotion of vocational training; Proposals to appoint an access regulator to boost university enrollments among poor people.

The article discusses the White Paper "Your Child, Your Schools, Our Future: Building a 21st century schools system," which applies to England's schools. According to the article, the paper, which is over 100 pages long, discusses the government's approach to local authorities, schools, and increased autonomy. The response to the paper from Great Britain's Education secretary Ed Balls and from the National Union of Teachers General Secretary Christine Blower are given.

Deals with some educational issues featured in some newspapers in Great Britain in May 2005. Priorities of Ruth Kelly as secretary of the Department for Education and Skills; Views of Andrew Haldenbury, acting director of the think tank Reform, on improving health and education services.

Presents an update on issues related to education in Great Britain for the year 2004. Facts about the key stage 3 English tests; Observation on learning culture in schools; Information on the launching of the National Union of Teacher's policy statement, Bringing Down the Barriers.

Presents news briefs from several newspapers in Great Britain related to education as of May 21, 2004. Propaganda run by the BNP against schools through a leaflet written by the daughter of BNP leader Nick Griffin; Opinion of H. M. Chief Inspector David Bell on the secondary education system; Variations in the way newspapers covered a report from the Office of Standards in education which showed that some five year-olds have difficulty in making the transition to formal education.

Presents education-related issues featured in several British newspapers in December 2002. Implication of high tuition fees for the decision of working class students to attend college, by Tony Halpin of "Times"; on the rate of university dropout students in the country; Report on the curriculum vitae of Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith in "Newsnight."

Presents information on several issues related to education that were published in various periodicals. Background on the failed High Court case of Muslim schoolgirl Shabina Begum; Concerns of the government regarding the price inflation of foreign trips during school holidays.

Reports on the comments of several newspapers regarding the budget for education in Great Britain in 2004. "The Times"; "Daily Telegraph"; "Guardian."

Deals with the issues and topics about education in Great Britain covered by newspapers and tabloids. Newspaper headlines about the primary league tables; Headlines of newspapers and tabloids on higher education fees.

This article focuses on news items published in various newspapers in Great Britain. Yet again it was an education story that dominated the headlines this week and yet again it was a bad news day for the Government. "Blow for Blair As Morris Quits" was the main front page headline in the "Financial Times," whose chief political correspondent Cathy Newman reported that the resignation of Estelle Morris after 16 months in the job is a blow to the Government's education reforms. The newspaper "Daily Mirror" gave a quarter of its front page to the story of Morris. The T2 second section of "The Times" pointed the finger at MMR vaccination. It observed that autism in children under eight years has increased tenfold since 1988.

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.

The article focuses on a programme to improve prison education in England. The goal of the programme is to reduce offender recidivism. A criticism from the Adult Learning Inspectorate on prison education is provided.

Presents various news and issues concerning education reported by some periodicals and newspapers in Great Britain as of June 2005. Plan of Prince Charles of Wales to establish his own teacher training institute to fill the gap in education, featured in the "Daily Telegraph"; Front cover of the "Guardian" in its education supplement featuring Prince Charles; Research by the children's charity National Children's Homes concerning the growing trend of bullying by camera phones featured by the "Guardian."

Presents several education-related issues featured in several British newspapers in 2003. Rejection of a bright pupil from an independent school by a top university, in the "Sunday Times"; Discrimination against students with poor backgrounds; Funding efforts of the British Government for online curriculum planning.

This article reports that the teacher who stole GSCE exam papers to help the pupils she tutored has been jailed for three months. Farzana Akbar, 46, pleaded guilty to stealing five GSCE maths papers from her school and showing them to private pupils just 24 hours before their exam. The theft was discovered when one of the pupils from the tutorial session, run by Akbar and her husband at Headstart Education in Motspur Park, Greater London, told another teacher the revision questions had been similar to the real questions in the exam.

Provides information on education-related reports featured in several newspapers in Great Britain released as of July 2003. Information on the investigation being conducted by the Office of Fair Trading on issues that independent schools have been operating illegal cartels as detailed in "Sunday Times"; Overview of the education story published in the front page of "Sunday Telegraph"; Claims of "Independent" regarding Ivan Lewis as the minister responsible for truancy.

Presents updates on issues concerning education in Great Britain as of June 2003. Plans of Education Secretary Charles Clarke to implement new educational tests on 14-year-olds; Reason for the rejection of Amber Rust at Goldsmiths College, London, England.

Provides information on several education stories featured in different newspapers in Great Britain as of March 2003. Reason Colin Lowther, head of a primary school in Ealing, in London, England, banned two traveller families and their six children from his school; Failure of a flagship government policy to provide a catch-up program; Success story of Tower Hamlets Council.

The article focuses on headlines from two newspapers "The Independent," and "Guardian," on Thursday . Both the articles documented Qualification and Curriculum Authority chairman Sir William Stubbs and his accusations of inquiry fiddling by education Secretary Estelle Morris. "The Independent," also featured a piece by education editor Richard Garner reporting on suggestion that the three English exam boards should be replaced by one national body.

This article reports that all the newspapers this week have put the A-level story prominently to the fore. Even the "Financial Times" has put the story on its front page. "A-level row descends into chaos" was the "Guardian's" headline. "Exam Crisis: Heads say all A-levels should be re-marked" said the "Independent." "Head teachers join forces to condemn A-level fix'" said "The Times." Inside, in the editorial pages, the Independent claimed that the best result would be a complete reexamination of A-level system.

Presents news briefs on education gathered from several newspapers in Great Britain as of February 4, 2005. Implementation of zero tolerance in classroom disruption; Nicotine patches to be offered free to children as young as 14 in a drive to reduce underage smoking; Update on the financial challenges being experienced by Cambridge University.

This article focuses on four journals related to education. The "Cambridge Journal of Education," has an article on literacy tests for trainee teachers. Other papers cover engaging boys in English, learning from coursework in English and geography and race relations and the making of education policy. The "Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research," has a paper on educational theory and practice in an Aristotelian perspective. The "European Journal of Special Needs Education," has a paper on the perceptions of parents of children with special and language needs. Other papers cover the importance of setting goals and the debate on inclusion or exclusion.

The article reports on the opposition of left wingers to the Fiona Millar/Melissa Benn White Paper governing the implementation of a system of independent state schools in Great Britain during a meeting held in the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Former Labor party leader Neil Kinnock disapproves the White Paper. Arguments were raised by attendees.

Presents information on several research journals. "Educational Studies"; "Journal of Early Childhood Research"; "Theory and Research in Education."

Presents information on the journals related to education that were received by the Education Publishing Co. Ltd. as of February 2005.

Presents various education-related issues published in several journals in 2004. Assessment of literacy in the "Journal of Research in Reading"; Problem associated with social inequality in "Pedagogy, Culture & Society"; State of bullying in schools in Northern Ireland in "Educational Research."

This article presents information on several journals. The periodical "Pedagogy, Culture and Society," covers student diversity, discipline and contains a paper on anthropology, sociology and the preparation of teachers for a culturally plural society. The latest issue of the "International Studies in Sociology of Education," is the second part of a special focus on globalisation, policy change, teachers and teaching. Papers include those on globalisation and citizenship education and threshold assessment.

Presents several information resources about education. "The Future of Initial Teacher Education for the Learning and Skills Sector: An Agenda for Reform," which talked about the teacher education system for the learning and skills sector; "Post Qualifications Applications: Issues Paper by DfES," which discussed post qualifications admissions system for university admission; "The Initial Training of Further Education Teachers: A Survey," which tackled teacher training.

The article presents information on the publications of different government agencies in Great Britain. "About Education: A Children's Views Report," has been published by the Commission for Social Care Inspection. The Department for Education and Skills has released the Green Paper entitled "Raising Expectations, Education and Skills." The "Annual Review 2006" is from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

The article presents an overview of documents published by the Department for Education and Skills in Great Britain. It includes "The Primary Framework For Teaching Literacy and Mathematics," "Teachers' and Head Teachers' Performance Management: Guidance," and "Young People's Guide to the Care Matters Green Paper."

Focuses on the political aspects of the education debate in Great Britain as of January 2006. Reaction of teacher unions to Government concessions on the Education White Paper; Claims of Mick Brookes, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, that the education debate had degenerated into a political game; Pledge of the Prime Minister for the strengthening of the admissions code of conduct.

Presents information on several journals about education. "British Educational Research Journal," which talked about educational research; "Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice," which discussed several teaching methods; "First Language," which tackled language problems.

Offers a look at academic journals in the field of education in 2003. Range of articles included in the Vol. 23 issue of "Educational Psychology"; Scope of "Compare," a journal of comparative educational study; Issues addressed in the journal "Research Papers in Education."

This article focuses on the annual conference of the British Education Research Association (BERA) was held at Exeter University. A huge number of papers were delivered at a conference almost entirely taken up with paper presentations. The "Journal of Research in Reading," celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reception at the BERA conference. The latest issue carries articles on developing audience awareness in writing and an awareness of reading and writing abilities of new university students.

The article reports on the proposed school leaving age indicated in the Green Paper released by the government of Great Britain, entitled "Raising Expectations, Education and Skills." The paper proposes that young people must stay in education or training at a required age. It also indicated the expansion of apprenticeships for young people.

The article reports on proposals contained in a government Green Paper which will give local authorities in Great Britain the power to force schools to admit children in care, even when the school is already full. The proposals include the establishment of a headteacher for children in care in local areas responsible for raising standards for those children looked after by the local authority.

Presents an update on issues related to education in Great Britain as of September 23, 2005. Decrease in the proportion of state school pupils who enter universities; Problems facing the educational sector; Information on the Brymore School, a boarding school for boys, in Somerset, England.

Features two journals in education. "Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice," vol. 11; "Cambridge Journal of Education," vol. 34.

Provides information on journals featuring articles on education-related issues in Great Britain. "Educational Studies"; "Prospero"; "Research Intelligence."

Provides an overview of several journals about education in Great Britain. "Gender and Education"; "Educational Psychology in Practice"; "Theory and Research in Education."

Reports on the publication of the document "Managing the Ethnic Minority Achievement Grant--Good Practice in Secondary Schools and Managing the Ethnic Minority Achievement Grant--Good Practice in Primary Schools," by the British Office of Standards in Education.

Provides information on several journals released in April 2004. "Towards a Comparative Economics of Education"; "Education 3-13"; "Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties."

Provides an overview of published reports on education in Great Britain in 2003. "Excellence in Cities and Education Action Zones: Management and Impact" in "The Times"; "Performance Data Framework for LEAs."

Provides information on several published reports concerning the status of education in Wales as of December 2002. "Excellent Schools: A Vision for Schools in Wales in the 21st Century; "Position Paper on School Libraries and Learning Resource Centres in Primary and Secondary Schools in Wales 2002."

This article reports that debate in Parliament was dominated all week by the Queen's speech. Both houses devoted several days to this, with the Great Britain's Houses of Commons covering education last Friday and the Lords debating it on Monday.

Provides information on several conferences on education law to be held in England in March 2006. Aim of a conference to be held at the New Connaught Rooms in London on March 9; Topics to be discussed at two conferences on March 17 at Congress House; Organizations supporting a conference at the London University on March 25.

The article presents updates on education, published in different newspapers in Great Britain as of January 2006. "The Times" reported on the issue of sex offenders in schools. "The Guardian" revealed faults in the vetting laws. "The Daily Telegraph" tackled the school reform bill by Great Britain President Tony Blair. "Independent" discussed the rating of city academies in the country.

Presents news briefs related to education in Great Britain as of November 2005. Publication of "Top Tips on Handling Difficult Behavior," a guide for Sunday school teachers; Effect of text messaging on students' writing ability, according to a study by Cambridge University in Cambridge, England; Release of an Education Department report which concludes that there is no significant differences between setting and mixed-ability teaching.

Provides information on a conference conducted by the Basic Skills Agency (BSA) in December 2004. Approaches explored in the conference; Statement from BSA director Alan Wells on the improvement of basic skills in education.