Schools
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Teachers ‘grapple’ with strange names
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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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?
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Public-sector pay: where can Rishi Sunak find the cash to stop the strikes?
Today's Big Question Prime minister has ruled out borrowing but critics say he is ‘distorting the truth’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Wimbledon school car crash: tributes pour in for eight-year-old as woman quizzed
Speed Read Officers question driver and study CCTV after child died in tragedy
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Breaking the class ceiling: are Starmer’s speaking lessons the answer?
Talking Point Labour leader believes ‘oracy’ classes can remove barriers for less privileged children
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Why schoolchildren are regularly being targeted by terrorist groups in many countries
feature Attacks on schools seen as a good way to bring attention to a cause by armed groups
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of school holidays
Pros and Cons For children and teachers the holidays are a welcome break from school, but for many parents they can prove a headache
By Richard Windsor Published
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Is the NHS pay deal a win for striking nurses?
Today's Big Question Unions hailed ‘historic victory’ but reports question whether 5% rise will be paid for by more cost-cutting
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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University life in the UK and US compared
feature Studying in the UK offers proximity to home, while US institutions tend to offer broader curriculum options
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Independent Schools Guide, Spring/Summer 2023
In Depth Our experts choose the best of the best in a prep school special
By Emma Lee-Potter Published
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Why China has separated a million Tibetan children from their families
feature State-run boarding schools accused of ‘intense political indoctrination’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Brain-damaged seals attack bathers
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Andrew Tate and the radicalisation of teenage boys
Talking Point Teachers say male students are being sucked into former kickboxer’s ultra- macho world where they are exposed to his disturbing views
By The Week Staff Published
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Rishi Sunak and the importance of maths
Talking Point Prime minister wants mandatory maths lessons until the age of 18, but critics say the policy doesn’t add up
By Arion McNicoll Published
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