| Swine flu fears prompt call for schools to close MINISTERS were asked today to consider closing schools this autumn to help curb the number of swine flu infections. news.scotsman.com |
Changes to the 'super teacher' scheme NEW guidelines for how the Chartered Teacher scheme will work have been published. news.scotsman.com |
After Criticism, the Administration Is Praised for Final Rules on Education Grants The Obama administration is being praised by teachers unions for adding flexibility to its Race to the Top grant program, though it still retains politically volatile elements. feeds.nytimes.com |
Teacher-training cuts 'could force universities to axe 100 staff each' UNIVERSITIES could be forced to make up to 100 staff redundant, or even close entire departments, due to cuts in teacher-training places, according to a new report. news.scotsman.com |
Texas Shuts Door on Millions in Education Grants Texas has opted out of the competition for a $700 million Race to the Top federal education grant, calling the program an intrusion on states’ control over education. feeds.nytimes.com |