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Universities to adjust entry rules for Curriculum for Excellence
Every Scottish university will review its admission policy following introduction of the controversial Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). (...)
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Survey shows worrying decline in pupils' maths performance with switch to secondary school
Almost a third of S2 pupils in Scotland have not got to grips with numbers, a major study has found. (...)
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Curriculum for Excellence plans passed in Dundee after tough examination
Dundee secondary schools are to press ahead with new exams as planned. (...)
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Education committee to hear call for Curriculum for Excellence exam rethink
Dundee Labour's education spokesman is to table a motion at the education committee meeting tonight calling for the department to defer new exams as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. (...)
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EIS shows support for councils wanting to delay Curriculum for Excellence exams
Scotland's biggest teaching union is challenging would-be councillors to support any school that wants to delay the introduction of new exams. (...)
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Dundee education chief confident Curriculum for Excellence will raise standards in city schools
Dundee's education director reckons exam results will improve thanks to the new school curriculum. (...)
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Education Secretary pledges national audit to check readiness for Curriculum for Excellence
Every council in Scotland will be ''audited'' within the next month to ensure they are ready for the introduction of controversial new exams. (...)
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Angus Council happy with schools' Curriculum for Excellence progress
Angus schools have made significant progress in implementing the Curriculum for Excellence, councillors have been told. (...)
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Record exam results hailed as 'a cause for celebration'
A record-breaking set of exam results are "a real cause for celebration" that will improve pupils' lives, said education secretary Mike Russell. (...)
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Retiring Dundee education director Jim Collins 'upbeat' about future of city schools
Dundee's education director is bowing out stressing that he remains "upbeat about the future" of city schools. (...)
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EIS not ruling out industrial action after McCormac Review
Scotland's biggest teaching union has threatened industrial action over any further attacks on pay and conditions — but held back from committing to a ballot before the outcome of a major review of teaching is known. (...)
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Outgoing EIS president warning teachers are close to 'snapping'
Scottish teachers will "snap" if placed under any more pressure by education cuts, a union leader is warning today. (...)
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Hillwalking, cycling and a trip to Dundee all on offer during Angus teachers' work/life balance programme
Hillwalking, a degree show and a fact-finding trip to Dundee, cycling and gym sessions are all part of controversial in-service days Angus teachers will be taking part in today and on Monday (...)
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Angus Council still finalising programme for teachers' work/life balance afternoon
With less than 24 hours to go, Angus Council has yet to finalise plans for a controversial in-service afternoon which could see teachers take part in "life-enhancing" activities — originally rumoured to include go-karting and walks in the countryside. (...)
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Programme for teachers' work/life balance day yet to be decided, council says
The programme for an Angus teachers' training day has not been finalised yet, the local authority says. (...)
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British Heart Foundation report reveals wide ignorance of life-saving skills
Over half the young people in the UK would not know what to do if somebody collapsed in the street, a survey published today shows. (...)
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Dundee Peer Education Project held up as an example for the rest of the country to follow
A project to warn Dundee pupils against substance misuse has been praised in a national report by school inspectors. (...)
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Teachers in Tayside and Fife told to tread carefully over possible strike action
Teachers across Tayside and Fife have been urged to consider carefully how they respond to a union ballot on proposed changes to pay and conditions—and the prospect of strike action. (...)
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Heated debate on Arbroath schools merger raises grave concerns
"Deep concerns" over the potential merger of two Arbroath schools have been raised following a "very heated" debate organised as part of the consultation process. (...)
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Warning on the quality of history teaching
The Scottish Government is being advised to think again about the way history is taught in school. (...)
