Education
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Smartphones face bans in US schools
Talking Points Educators say the devices disrupt classrooms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Smartphones and children: are we too hung up on the dangers?
Talking Points Schools told to crack down on mobile phones but more than 90% of 11-year-olds in the UK have one
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The problem with the government's free childcare scheme
Under the radar Critics say the expansion plan is 'delusional' and could lead to nursery closures
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'The Tories want you to know the world is getting more dangerous, but they aren't doing anything about it'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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South Korean students sue after exam ends 90 seconds early
Speed Read 'One of the hardest exams in the world' can determine career prospects, social standing and even marriage prospects
By The Week UK Published
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Antisemitism on campus: free speech and double standards
Talking Point Politicians have rebuked statements made by presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania and MIT
By The Week UK Published
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Ofsted: an end to 'reign of fear'?
Talking Point Education regulator facing reform not replacement after coroner rules that Ofsted inspection 'contributed' to suicide of head teacher
By The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of private schools
The Big Debate Labour intends to scrap private school tax exemptions if it wins the next election
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The rise and rise of home-schooling
The Explainer Why more parents in the US and UK are choosing to educate their children at home
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of digital exams
Pros and Cons 'Technology and change are two constants in education,' says exam board chief, but on-screen testing carries risks
By The Week Staff Published
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Sex education in schools: too much too young?
Talking Point Parents have a right to know what their children are being taught in the classroom, says minister
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Patois become Jamaica's official language?
Under the Radar Momentum is building to give Jamaica's most widely spoken dialect official status
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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How incel culture is on the rise in UK schools
The Explainer Teachers report students to counter-terrorism Prevent scheme amid 'scourge' of misogyny and sexual abuse
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Can British universities keep up with global rivals?
Today's big question UK is losing ground to competitors, with China edging up the rankings
By Felicity Capon Published
Today's big question