Schools
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Dangerous substances in Lunchables are raising concerns over children's health
In the Spotlight High levels of lead and sodium were recently found in the snack packages
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of boarding schools
Pros and Cons Britain's boarding schools are steeped in history and tradition but are under increasing scrutiny
By The Week UK Published
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What will happen if VAT is added to school fees?
The Explainer Rumours that a Labour government will carry out its threat to charge VAT on school fees continue to grow
By Sophie Pender-Cudlip Published
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Spring/Summer 2024
In Depth Our experts choose the best of the best in a prep school special
By Amanda Constance Published
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Intelligence service: how schools are managing AI
In Depth Machine-thinking has the potential to create a paradigm shift in education but the change and challenges are huge
By Amanda Constance Published
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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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Rugby and concussion: tantamount to child abuse?
Talking Point Academics' headline-grabbing claim has been described as 'verging on insulting'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, 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 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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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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'A purported ban on phones in schools is a lazy sleight of hand'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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'Accepting defeat is Rishi Sunak's only hope of victory'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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'Labour risks making private schools a conclave for the super-rich'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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