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University 'soft' A-level warning
Universities say choosing 'soft' subjects at A-level can narrow a student's chances of getting on a top course.
Half of pupils have own computer
Almost half of secondary pupils have their own computer and 77% are online every day, says a survey.
School Latin rise 'an illusion'
Although the number of schools teaching Latin is rising, an academic fears the subject may disappear.
Teachers 'put pupil data at risk'
IT experts issue a warning over a potential security risk to primary school pupils' personal data.
Migrants language lessons rethink
Free English lessons will be targeted at poorer immigrants with long-term needs, under government proposals.
Scientists urged back into class
Ministers want Britain's top science firms to encourage "career switchers" to become teachers.
Labour 'failing working parents'
Government efforts to tackle child poverty fail to help poor parents who work, a think tank says.
Pupils to get 'new world' trips
School and college leavers in England are to get the chance to compete for six-week trips abroad.
Pupils in large schools 'treble'
The number of children in schools of more than 2,000 pupils has more than trebled since 1997, the Tories say.
League tables for gifted pupils
The number of gifted and talented pupils in secondary schools is to be included in league tables in England.
Harrow School bids to raise £40m
Prestigious Harrow School is to raise £40m to provide places for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Poorest children 'falling behind'
Children from the most deprived areas of England are falling further behind in school achievement.
Parents urged to read to children
Parents are urged by Schools Secretary Ed Balls to spend more time reading to their children.
Parents urged to read to children
Parents are urged by Schools Secretary Ed Balls to spend more time reading to their children.
Universities warn of higher fees
Some students face increased tuition fees of more than £7,000 because of funding cuts, universities warn.
Toy weapons 'help boys to learn'
Ministers say young boys should be allowed to play with toy weapons, but teachers condemn the advice.
Knighted Sir wins top recognition
A head teacher and a university vice chancellor are knighted in the New Year's Honours.
Christmas gadgets school warning
Parents are urged to ensure their children keep their Christmas gadgets out of class.
Teachers 'quit jobs' in thousands
More than 250,000 qualified teachers no longer work in schools, according to research by the Tories.
Failing schools 'need teamwork'
Head teachers say twinning failing schools with good ones is the best way to turn them around.