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University expelled from rankings A university department caught pressurising students in an official survey is to be excluded from this year's league table.

Economics 'dying out' in schools Only three economics teachers were trained on postgraduate teacher training courses in the whole of England last year.

Primary 'free school meals' call The government is being urged to scrap means testing and to give free school meals to all primary pupils in England.

Solar power call for more schools Solar panels are being installed in schools to save energy and teach lessons about cutting carbon emissions.

Student teachers' higher degrees People seeking to become teachers in England are better qualified than they were a decade ago, analysis shows.

Authors oppose 'toddler targets' Authors join a campaign to scrap new literacy milestones for under-fives, but a review is already underway.

Schools hunting 'missing' papers Schools in England are trying to track down national curriculum test papers mislaid by the Sats contractor, ETS.

Teens want to talk more about sex Many parents are too embarrassed to have vital chats with their children about sex, a report for the government says.

Morris tells Balls to reform Sats Ed Balls should not resign over the Sats problems, but take the opportunity to overhaul testing, says Estelle Morris.

Too shy to learn "Invisible children" helped to put up their hands

Test of time Do we still need to test our primary school children?

Test delays Markers face computer problems with Sats results

Rare grade A pupil's work is so good that it goes off the scale.

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Ofsted says tests narrow learning England's education inspectorate, Ofsted, says some schools narrow the curriculum by "teaching to the test".

Cameron pledge on apprenticeships The Conservatives are vowing to create 100,000 more places for apprentices, saying it will cut social problems.

Schools adopt vocational courses More vocational qualifications are being taken by school-age children around the UK, a report claims.

'A fifth of teens' carry a weapon Almost one in five teenage pupils carries a weapon, although only one in 20 takes it to school, a study suggests.

Head teacher bans striking pupils A head teacher suspended more than 100 pupils after they went on strike, informing their parents with a text message.

Students bring kit worth £6,000 Students are going to university laden with computers and electrical equipment, claims an insurance survey.

School design labelled 'mediocre' A major school rebuilding programme risks being harmed by poor design, an architectural watchdog says.

Some students 'tell more CV lies' A survey finds more lies on CVs from lower ranking universities than those from more well known ones.

'Farce' warning on degree levels A committee of MPs warns that the lack of certainty about what a degree is worth is "descending into farce". Sean Coughlan reports

4,000 schools 'closed by strike' A strike by teaching assistants and support staff closes at least 4,000 schools, its organisers have claimed.

Universities using entrance tests Universities are using entrance tests as part of their selection procedure for would-be students, a report says.

Glasgow graduates suffer for art Figures suggest 18% of Glasgow School of Art students fail to find work when they graduate.

Family celebrates double degrees A mother and daughter both graduate with the same degree from the same university.

Legal battle over school closure The National Union of Teachers is taking a council to the High Court over alleged failure to consult over school closure plans.

University takes rebel's name Wrexham's new university, formerly North East Wales Institute, is named after Welsh rebel leader Owain Glyndwr.

Girl guides' warning on self-harm Girl guides' leaders warn that girls face too many sexual and consumer pressures to grow up too soon.

Armed forces 'get free education' Service personnel are to be allowed to study for a qualification free of charge after six years' duty, it is reported.

Private school fees 'rise by 43%' The cost of sending a child to private school in England has risen by 43% since 2003, according to a survey.

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What to do about 'easier' exams? Mike Baker looks at the choices facing those might wish to reform A-levels.

Should employers doubt Diplomas? Mike Baker says that Diplomas need to convince employers, rather than appeal to academic pupils.

School tests: who takes what A guide to the varied pattern of testing around the UK.

School's out as teachers march Thousands of teachers take to the streets to march over demands for a better pay deal.

Where learning strategy takes us BBC News website education editor Gary Eason assesses which way the wind is blowing.

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