The Schools Minister has called for girls’ “misconceptions” about science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) to be challenged as new data shows that boys generally prefer the subjects.
A team from Woodhill High is counting down the hours until a UK-wide school science final — after getting a thumbs-up from Countdown star Rachel Riley.
Criticism of efforts to increase the uptake of STEM subjects in Dundee schools has been labelled "extraordinarily misguided" by the council's education convener.
Angus youngsters are gearing up to fly the flag for Scotland in a race to create the Formula One car of the future at the home of the British Grand Prix.
Dundee's children and families services convener has been accused of "rank complacency" over the local authority's struggle to recruit science and maths teachers.