Some leading scientists attack new science GCSEs as a "dumbing down" of the subject. Sir Richard Sykes, rector of Imperial College London, is among the scientists to attack the core qualification, where pupils debate scientific issues.
130-year-old method of case study bows to 'real world' approach The Harvard Law School faculty has voted unanimously to overhaul its first-year curriculum by focusing more on complex problem-solving, international law, and modern law-making by government bodies and administrative agencies, marking a significant departure from more than a century of traditional legal education.
Increasing number of children suffer mental health problems
Schools are struggling to cope with increasing numbers of pupils with mental health problems, research suggests The survey commissioned by the NASUWT teachers' union found teachers often had difficulty identifying pupils with problems like anxiety and depression. EdResources and EdJobs at EdNews coming soon!