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Young people in England have 'lowest literacy levels' in developed world says OECD
The report also showed that students in England were struggling in maths.
Brendan Cole Jan 29, 2016
South African girls given scholarship funds if they can prove they are virgins
The scholarships are to encourage girls to stay 'pure' and are subject to tests.
William Watkinson Jan 24, 2016
White privilege: Portland Community College to dedicate month to challenging 'problem of whiteness'
Portland Community College will spend April 2016 looking at the roots of racism and white privilege.
Harriet Sinclair Jan 19, 2016
Moving exams to Ramadan fasting doesn't just help Muslims, it means better results as a whole
Exams timetables in 2016 will be scheduled to take into account Muslim students who are fasting.
Naka J Alkhzraji Jan 11, 2016
The future of the UK isn't looking good – and it's all down to Cameron's careless cuts
The floods are a horrible metaphor for the Cameron-Osborne view of the State and how money should not be spent.
Alastair Campbell Dec 30, 2015
UK education secretary orders crackdown on home schooling over radicalisation fears
Department of Education does not know how many children are being taught at home.
Dec 20, 2015
Mirfield Free Grammar School faces legal action for forcing Muslim students to 'pray in the rain'
Lawyer claims Muslim pupils have been given warnings by the school if they are caught praying on school grounds.
Paul Wright Dec 03, 2015
Boko Haram cannot be beaten with guns alone - Nigeria's corrupt education system needs to change
Teachers and parents in Borno State complain of low salaries and corruption.
Ahmed Umar Bolori Nov 24, 2015
China: 7-year-old boy who does homework under streetlamp hailed a role model
Li Yihang studies every night on the floor of a tunnel as his parents hawk their goods nearby.
Priya Joshi Nov 11, 2015
North Yorkshire: Students taken to hospital after collapsing at Outwood Academy School
27 students collapsed at the school between 11am and 11:30am.
James Tennent Nov 11, 2015
Politicians should stop believing 'myths and half-truths' about the economy
This attitude is holding back the economy, warns Chamber of Commerce.
Henry Austin Nov 05, 2015
Danish zoo dissects young lion in public
Odense Zoo chief of events, Nina Collatz Christensen, said the event was nothing out of the ordinary.
Adam Justice Oct 15, 2015
More than 50% of UK teachers plan to quit in next two years
Teacher's union slams performance-related pay introduced by Michael Gove.
Bauke Schram Oct 04, 2015
The former soldier and Groupon executive who says he can save Britain's suffering schools millions
Stephen O'Leary links cash-strapped schools with local businesses to create economies of scale.
Orlando Crowcroft Sep 24, 2015
Girls' schools launch campaign to add more women to curriculum
Schools begin initiative to highlight prominent women in history, science and culture.
Yasmin Kaye Aug 30, 2015
Education secretary Nicky Morgan's adviser says ban smartphones to improve GCSE results
Government advisor says children are incapable of putting their smartphones away at school
Taku Dzimwasha Aug 22, 2015
Pearson sells The Economist stake in £469m deal with Exor buying 27.8%
The sale is subject to regulatory approval.
Bauke Schram Aug 12, 2015
Philippines: Homeless boy does homework by the light of McDonald's
Photo of a homeless boy using McDonald's light to study goes viral inspiring people to value education.
Maria Khan Jul 09, 2015
UK: Report finds exams damaging students' education experience
National Union of Teachers' report reveals harmful effects of exams on students' emotional health and wellbeing.
Maria Khan Jul 05, 2015
US election 2016: Hillary Clinton to unveil plan to help US graduates refinance student loans
US Democratic presidential candidate supports Obama's proposal of two years of free community college.
Adam Justice Jun 18, 2015
South Korea MERS outbreak: Over 200 schools cancel classes
Schools have shut or cancelled classes for the week to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus
Adam Justice Jun 03, 2015
Global Teacher Prize: UK teachers urged to apply to win $1m award
The Varkey Foundation has urged UK teachers to apply for the 'Nobel Prize' of teaching.
Bauke Schram May 29, 2015
Nicky Morgan and Labour hopeful Liz Kendall find common ground on free schools
Kendall says that Labour should drop their opposition to the controversial school structure.
Ian Silvera May 22, 2015
OECD income inequality reaches highest level in 30 years
Richest 10% of OECD population earn 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10%.
Jerin Mathew May 21, 2015
American Latino issues highlighted at Aspen Institute's inaugural summit
Executive director Abigail Golden-Vazquez spoke to IBTimes UK about this week's summit.
Nicole Rojas May 16, 2015
Engineering A-level could help redress gender imbalance in UK industry
Gender parity in engineering is a long way off with only 6% of females working in the sector in the UK.
Samantha Payne May 11, 2015
Google should be available to pupils in exams, says OCR exam board chief
OCR exam board chief says pupils shouldn't have to store masses of information in their head.
Alistair Charlton May 01, 2015
Election 2015: Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg plans to woo parents with £2.5bn education pledge
The deputy prime minister will make the promise as he launches his party's election manifesto.
Ian Silvera Apr 15, 2015
School reports: Mumsnet's guide to cracking teachers' code and finding out truth about your children
Teachers can't say our children are lazy little blighters anymore but this Mumsnet guide should penetrate the euphemisms.
Justine Roberts Apr 09, 2015
Free copies of Minecraft given to Northern Ireland secondary schools
Mojang's popular building block game to be offered to Northern Irish schools for free.
Ben Skipper Mar 26, 2015
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