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White working class boys failing
Government figures show only 15% of white working class boys in England got five good GCSEs last year.
College staff seek 6% pay rise
Lecturers at colleges of further education in England are calling for a 6% pay rise next year.
Faith schools to get own vetting
The government backs a new inspection service for some private Muslim and Christian schools.
Relative decline of science PhDs
Scientists say there has been a relative fall in the numbers of UK students taking doctoral science degrees.
Newest class entirely girl-free
A head teacher welcomes the newest class to her school - which is made up completely of boys.
Graduate vacancies up - study
Vacancies with big employers of graduates are expected to be 16% higher than last year, a poll suggests.
School tips on anti-gay bullying
Schools have been given national guidance on how they can tackle homophobic bullying.
School closures are put on hold
Plans to press ahead with the closure of 22 Shropshire schools are put on hold after hundreds protest.
Rural school closures in dispute
Ministers tell councils in England they should not be closing rural schools - but that surplus places must go.
Month abroad for trainee teachers
Trainee primary school language teachers are to spend a month's placement overseas.
Childcare costs soaring
Childcare costs are rising above the rate of inflation, with parents paying more than £8,000 a year, says survey.
School toilets 'bullying fears'
Schoolchildren are reluctant to use badly-maintained toilets in case of bullying, campaigners say.
More empty secondary places
A rise in empty secondary school places in England has pushed the overall total to 792,000.
PM wants one in five apprenticed
Gordon Brown says he wants one in five young people in the UK on apprenticeships within 10 years.
McDonald's serves up 'Diplomas'
McDonald's is to offer training courses at the standard of A-level or advanced Diploma units.
McDonald's 'A-level' is launched
Fast-food giant McDonald's becomes one of the first firms to offer its own nationally recognised qualifications.
Village schools 'facing closure'
Campaigners for village schools say hundreds face closure because of government pressure.
What makes a good teacher?
Mike Baker examines the factors that combine to make a good teacher.
TUC seeks £110 apprentice pay
The TUC argues that the minimum pay for apprentices should rise from £80 a week to £110.
Second degree funding amended
Some changes are made to the plan to divert £100m from people doing second degrees.