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Florida educators face off with state officials over a teacher shortage
Speed Read As of mid-August, there were roughly 7,000 teaching vacancies across Florida, according to the state's teachers union. But the Florida Department of Education says differently.
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When should children start secondary school?
feature When making a decision, parents are likely to reflect on their own experiences of education
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Autumn/Winter 2023
In Depth Our experts choose the best of the best in an autumn term special
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How to get a bursary at an independent school
feature Many independent schools offer means-tested bursaries to pupils whose families wouldn’t be able to afford the fees otherwise
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The British public services that are actually working well
feature UK public services have slipped in some global performance tables, but Britain still performs strongly in others
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Who knew what about flawed concrete in schools?
Under the Radar Government under pressure over RAAC crisis as experts have warned about risks since 1995
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Can England fix its crumbling schools?
Today's Big Question Government hurriedly orders school closures, relocations and urgent repairs due to fears over unsafe concrete
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The class of ‘23: worst off school-leavers yet?
Talking Point The generation who lost critical months of schooling and weren’t able to sit their GCSEs now approaching a dysfunctional university
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The pros and cons of going to university
Pros and Cons Record-high costs and competition leave A-level students questioning worth of a degree
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Is West Virginia University's gutting of liberal arts a sign of more to come?
Talking Point The school has proposed doing away with many of its liberal arts programs to address a $45 million budget deficit
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Florida schools' tug-of-war with AP Psychology
The Explainer As the Florida school year starts, some districts remain unclear about AP Psychology's legality
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Teachers ‘grapple’ with strange names
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
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How wealth impacts college admissions
Speed Read Affirmative action for race may be over, but a study suggests it still exists for the children of wealthy families
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The pros and cons of school uniforms
Pros and Cons Do rules around clothing promote discipline and inclusion or are they a pricey constraint on individuality?
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