More maths and science teachers
David Cameron promises thousands more maths and science teachers. http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/dec/08/david-cameron-more-maths-science-teachers-british-schools
DetailsMinisters could limit student numbers on lower-earning arts degrees in England
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/oct/23/ministers-could-limit-student-numbers-lower-earning-art-degrees
Mental illness soars among young women in England – survey
NHS study finds 12.6% of women aged 16-24 screen positive for PTSD, 19.7% self-harm and 28.2% have mental health condition https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/sep/29/self-harm-ptsd-and-mental-illness-soaring-among-young-women-in-england-survey
DetailsMay defends grammars and plans for universities’ role in state schools
At a Friends of Grammar schools reception at the House of Commons, Theresa May called on supporters of plans to take part in government consultation https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/oct/19/may-defends-grammars-and-plans-for-universities-role-in-state-schools
DetailsMaths is fun (sometimes)
Mathematics is seen by many as hard, boring or both. But evidence suggests that a love of maths is no barrier to fun and humour, although a poor understanding of maths can have unpleasant consequences http://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/oct/16/maths-fun-mathematics-humour
DetailsMaths gender gap, Tough Young Teachers and why homework matters
In our round up of the research and blogs on our radar this week: what teachers can learn from doctors, girls lack confidence with maths and questions about Teach First http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/jan/24/tough-young-teachers-maths-homework-reading-list
DetailsMaths gender gap, Tough Young Teachers and why homework matters
In our round up of the research and blogs on our radar this week: what teachers can learn from doctors, girls lack confidence with maths and questions about Teach First http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/jan/24/tough-young-teachers-maths-homework-reading-list
DetailsManchester University sparks backlash with plan to keep lectures online
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/jul/05/manchester-university-sparks-backlash-with-plan-to-keep-lectures-online
Make maths compulsory for all A level students, say Lords
House of Lords report says employers and universities are demanding improved maths skills among school leavers http://www.theguardian.com/science/2012/jul/24/make-maths-compulsory-a-level-lords
DetailsMajority of white working class boys fail to get good GCSEs
This is the tenth time they have been ranked the lowest or second lowest performing ethnic group in the past decade http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/gcses-white-working-class-boys-education-majority-sutton-trust-fail-exam-results-a7408606.html
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