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Women teachers are paid less in the private sector than in state schools, research suggests.

A County Antrim school did not sexually discriminate against boys with its uniform policy, the High Court rules.

Most parents and teachers think personal finance should be taught in schools, an industry body claims.

Secondary schools in England and Wales find it easier to recruit heads - but primaries still struggle.

Catchment areas ought to be banned to stop richer families buying their way into good schools, a study says.

More than half of teachers believe plagiarism is a serious problem among sixth-formers, a survey suggests.

The government announces concessions on its plans to cut funding from students taking a second degree.

The number of students starting university in the UK has risen to its highest level ever.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces a new internet-based drive to expand the teaching of English.

Not all schools in England are complying with rules to ensure fair admissions policies, the government admits.

A watchdog finds major differences in the amounts PFI schools and hospitals are charged for minor work.

England's school inspectors warn that geography is in decline and needs to be made more relevant.

A teacher who starred in a "suggestive" internet advert is suspended from her job at a Stockport private school.

Independent schools will have to show they operate for the public benefit, under charity guidelines.

The Pope cancels a visit to a top Rome university after protests against his views on Galileo.

Every independent school should be setting up an academy or joining a trust, says leading head teacher.

Teachers in England and Wales will get pay rises above the government's 2% inflation target.

Students' parents are now picking up the bill for custom-written essays for university courses.

The leaders of two teachers' unions have pulled out of giving evidence to a Commons committee inquiry into testing.

The Education and Skills Bill - which proposes a school leaving age of 18 - is having its Commons second reading.