Fife councillors accused of ‘political vandalism’ for move to stop P1 assessments
A Fife MP has accused councillors of “political vandalism” in a row over P1 assessments.
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Fife teacher launches whistleblowing website amid anger over ‘arrogant’ response to open letters
A whistleblowing website for teachers has been launched by a Fife educator after a series of anonymous open letters criticised the Scottish Government's record on schools.
Academics pen open letter in support of People’s Vote on Brexit
Leading academics have signed an open letter to politicians in support of a so-called People’s Vote on Brexit, saying “all possible outcomes” of the process of leaving the EU will be damaging to Scotland and the UK.
More college students going into employment or further study
The number of college leavers finding work or going on to further study has increased slightly, according to new figures.
John Swinney seeks to ‘reassure’ critics of controversial P1 tests
Scotland’s Education Secretary said he will try to “reassure” opponents of controversial assessments for P1 pupils, despite facing calls to scrap the tests altogether.
Education for sale: Inside the firms using Scots academics to sell essays to desperate students
Scots academics are being recruited by online 'essay mills' to produce assignments for desperate students, despite pleas by university bosses to crack down on contract cheating.
Parents of pupils at fire-ravaged Braeview Academy given update on class plans after October break
Families of pupils at fire-ravaged Braeview Academy have been updated on provisions for classes following the October break.
Schoolboy, 12, charged after alleged assault on teacher at Dundee school
A 12-year-old schoolboy has been charged following an alleged assault on a teacher at a Dundee school.
Two-thirds of pupils at a Dundee high school not awarded any highers as attainment gap remains in Scotland
Pupils from the most deprived parts of Tayside and Fife are less likely to pass highers than those living in more affluent areas, pass rates reveal.
PICTURES: “Town and gown” procession brings lively Perth College ceremony to a close
More than 300 graduates led a proud procession through the streets of Perth on Thursday.