Georgia state senator Seth Harp, chairman of the Senate higher education committee, has sparked a serious debate by proposing that the state – which is currently being hurt by the sharp economic downturn – cut its costs by merging its two historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with other, nearby state universities - which happen [...]
Posts on ‘December 22nd, 2008’
Steve Jones and Richard Dawkins on creationism in science lessons
Steve Jones and Richard Dawkins give their reaction to a poll suggesting 29% of specialist science teachers believe creationism should be taught alongside evolution
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Poll: 29% of science teachers say creationism should be taught
Almost three out of ten specialist science teachers believe that creationism should be taught alongside evolution in school science lessons, according to a national poll of primary and secondary teachers.
The survey also reveals strong support for the views of Michael Reiss, the Royal Society’s former director of education. Reiss resigned from that position in [...]
Residents to have their say on education
Residents in Oswestry have been reassured they will get the same opportunity as everyone else in Shropshire to comment on how education should be provided in the county.
Meetings are being held throughout the county by an independent policy commission about the future of Shropshire’s primary … [visit site to read more]
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Four in five failed trial tests
An evaluation of new school tests in England reveals a very high failure rate among secondary pupils.
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Concern at teacher numbers drop
The number of teachers in Scotland’s classrooms falls to its lowest level since 2005, sparking concern from unions.
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Savitri Hensman: Facing up to homophobia in schools
Savitri Hensman: In facing up to prejudice in schools, we have an opportunity to examine our faiths and practise what is best in them
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Ed Balls issues Christmas hazard leaflets
Christmas in Ed Balls’ house last year must have been perilous indeed. This year, to save him – and everyone else — from fear, the families secretary has issued more than 150,000 leaflets warning of potential hazards to avoid for the sake of festive fun.
Maybe Balls was one of the parents that managed to stab [...]
Personal effects: How can a reader cut private school fees?
Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out - a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday’s paper.
This week’s questionWe have two children at private school, but the fees are killing us. We could afford to pay for one child to [...]
College boom ‘dividing Britain’s youth’
University expansion has exacerbated the problems facing an underclass of young people who are being left to drift into crime, according to new research into the factors driving some teenagers off the rails.
Young people are being polarised between those staying in education, who are sheltered from the difficulties of transition into adult life, and a [...]