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Grammars 'ghettos of advantage'
Grammar schools do not provide 'ladders of opportunity' for poor children as claimed, researchers say.
Jamelia backs school singing plan
Primary school pupils in England are to get free music tuition in a drive to boost music and singing.
Boys aged nine turned off school
A new survey suggests boys in disadvantaged areas of NI are turned off school from the age of nine.
Learning how to be a good parent
The government is aiming to make parenting classes universally available in England.
Education service told to focus
Denbighshire education officers are told to report to a "recovery board" after strong criticism by inspectors.
Mother of truant daughter jailed
A woman is jailed for two weeks after failing to make her 14-year-old daughter attend school.
English and maths class size fall
Figures show a fall in the average size of English and maths classes in the first two years of secondary school.
Tories plan more academy places
The Conservatives aim to create at least 220,000 "good school places" over nine years in new academies.
Praise for Scottish history boost
A top historian welcomes a decision to make questions on Scotland's past compulsory in the Higher history exam.
Action urged on school swimming
Primary schools may need to consult local mosques to get some children swimming, inspectors say.
'Tweenagers' need more support
Pre-teenagers need more support to stop them getting into trouble, says the Children's Secretary.
Childhood is 'happy not toxic'
Schools Secretary Ed Balls rejects the "toxic childhood" warning, saying children have more opportunities than ever.
Germany 'foils school massacre'
A German student kills himself and another is in custody over a foiled plot to attack a school, police say.
YouTube tackles bullying online
A new anti-bullying channel is set up on YouTube to encourage young people to denounce intimidation.
Children to read by six - Tories
Shadow schools secretary Michael Gove says he wants children to be able to read by the age of six.
Children to read by six - Tories
Shadow schools secretary Michael Gove says he wants children to be able to read by the age of six.
China's bid for world domination
Mike Baker looks at how China could become a world leader in university prestige tables if current trends continue.
End league tables, say governors
School governors call for an end to the current system of league tables and national tests.
Teachers' pay rises may be 2%
A funding settlement for England's schools means the guaranteed pay increase is 2.1%.
Skills drive 'to boost workforce'
A massive skills push to preserve "British jobs for British workers" has been unveiled by the government.