The long-running battle over grammar schools – put back into the deep freeze after the general election result – saw deep-rooted divisions over the impact of dividing pupils by academic ability. Opponents argued that academic selection really became social selection – and that what appeared to be selection by ability became a filter shaped by […]
The proportion of top degree grades being awarded by UK universities has soared – with some universities giving first-class degrees to more than a third of their students. The University of Surrey awarded a first-class degree to 41% of students last year, more than doubling the proportion five years ago. And firsts awarded at the […]
Labour’s “ambition” is to write off all student debt, which would cost £100bn, shadow education secretary Angela Rayner has said. The Labour MP said it was a “huge amount” and the party would not commit to doing it “unless we can afford to”. The Conservatives said it was a “shambolic” proposal, which Labour had no […]
A family dog called Boris has attended a Reading University student’s graduation ceremony, so that her whole family could celebrate together. Wearing a mortar board and gown, the four-year-old spring poodle cross watched as Art graduate Daisy Evans picked up her degree. Boris belongs to Daisy’s 19-year-old sister Hollie who suffers with anxiety, which eases […]
In the deepest, darkest parts of the oceans are ecosystems with more diversity than a tropical rainforest. Taking us on a voyage into the ocean — from the deepest trenches to the remains of Titanic — marine biologist David Gallo explores the wonder and beauty of marine life.
A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. She dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic life-affirming wisdom and humor on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and more.
Head teachers in England are concerned that the promise of university tuition fee relief for teachers may be axed. The Conservative manifesto proposed that teachers would not repay tuition fees while they remained in teaching – to help tackle staffing shortages. Many other education policies have been ditched – and heads’ leader Russell Hobby says […]
Why are we so deadlocked on climate, and what would it take to overcome the seemingly insurmountable barriers to progress? Policy entrepreneur Ted Halstead proposes a transformative solution based on the conservative principles of free markets and limited government. Learn more about how this carbon dividends plan could trigger an international domino effect towards a […]
Shimon Schocken and Noam Nisan developed a curriculum for their students to build a computer, piece by piece. When they put the course online — giving away the tools, simulators, chip specifications and other building blocks — they were surprised that thousands jumped at the opportunity to learn, working independently as well as organizing their […]
Where does OK Go come up with ideas like dancing in zero gravity, performing in ultra slow motion or constructing a warehouse-sized Rube Goldberg machine for their music videos? In between live performances of “This Too Shall Pass” and “The One Moment,” lead singer and director Damian Kulash takes us inside the band’s creative process, […]
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