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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.

The article discusses several education related reports that have appeared in the mass media of Great Britain. The newspaper "The Herald" stated that the Scottish Government was accused of moving goalposts over planned changes to the school building conditions are judged. The "Scotsman" newspaper reported that many schools could close in the Scottish Highlands due to financial hardship. The "Times" reports that a Jewish state school broke race laws by refusing a child whose mother converted.

Presents information education reports in Great Britain in 2001. Progress made by pupils in secondary schools in England; Quality of education in Scottish pre-school education

The article offers news briefs regarding education in Great Britain and Scotland. In Scotland, the General Teaching Council will be allowed to hold disciplinary hearings on teachers believed to be incompetent. In Great Britain, students may be required to take placement examinations because teachers do not trust the results of national examinations. Graduates in Great Britain overpayed the amount they owed on student loans due to the tax system.

The article comments on the findings of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) regarding its first cycle of inspections of 32 education authorities in Scotland. The report highlights key strengths and areas for improvement in Scottish education. It is found that the evidence from inspections shows the ability of education authorities to contribute to the provision of high quality education.