Education
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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
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Are private schools safe from Starmer?
Today's Big Question Schools would pay VAT under Labour government but party scraps plans to remove charitable status
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of the International Baccalaureate
Pros and Cons IB offers a more holistic education and international outlook but puts specialists looking to study in the UK at a disadvantage
By The Week Staff Published
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School's out: are term-time holidays acceptable?
Talking Point Parents struggle to afford summer travel price hikes, but face threat of fines and disrupted education
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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Florida's DeSantis-backed college admissions test has some questioning its merits
The Explainer The new test has been met with skepticism by the SAT and the ACT
By Justin Klawans Published
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Jobs for the boys: does the UK need a minister for men?
Conservative MP calls for dedicated cabinet role to combat 'crisis' in men's mental health and education
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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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.
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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