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DAYS OF CHILDREN READING BOOKS 'ARE NUMBERED'

10/9/2008 6:51:00 AM

 

The Independent 9 October

The days of children reading traditional books are numbered, claims the man spearheading a campaign to improve literacy in schools. Publishers must adapt titles to the demands of modern young readers who spend more time on the internet if they are to succeed in persuading the next generation to read, says Jonathan Douglas, the director of the National Literacy Trust.  Independent

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SWEDE DREAMS: THE TORIES' CONTROVERSIAL PLANS FOR SCHOOL REFORM

10/9/2008 6:57:00 AM

 

Steve McCormack; The Independent; 9 October

 Conservative plans for parents to set up their own schools on the Swedish model are being rubbished by the experts .It's an approach you'd think would make traditional Conservative politicians turn in their graves. Independent

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SCHOOL ADMISSIONS LOTTERIES SHOULD BE PROMOTED, COUNCILS TOLD

SCHOOL ADMISSIONS LOTTERIES SHOULD BE PROMOTED, COUNCILS TOLD

10/9/2008 7:43:00 AM

 

The Daily Telegraph 9 October

More schools should award places by lottery amid fears comprehensives are being "segregated" along class lines, councils will be told.   DT

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US AND UK UNIVERSITIES 'DOMINANT'

10/9/2008 6:38:00 AM

 

 BBC 9 October

Universities in the USA and the UK continue to dominate an annual table ranking the world's top higher education institutions. Among the top 10 institutions in the Times Higher Education QS list, six are in the USA and four are in the UK.  BBC

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