http://www.edutopia.org/ Building on Disaster: Architects Around the World Respond to Crises. Where the going is tough, Architecture for Humanity gets schools going again. by Richard Rapaport. People are ready

A new survey has revealed that more than 50% of 16 to 24 year olds struggle to recall any types of higher education funding. And even when prompted

Scientists from the University of Leeds have developed a set of practical guidelines for use by teachers, childcare professionals and parents that will help pre-school children with co-ordination

CRAE annual conference 20 November 2008 at The Oval Conference Centre, Kennington, London SW11 5SS. Speakers include Kamel Filali, Vice-chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the

Virginmedia news item 24th September 2008. http://www.virginmedia.com/digital/news/technology-story.php?storyid=33588142 'Star trek-style' desks for schools. It's a classroom, but not as we know it. Researchers have developed Star Trek-style interactive desks for schools. The

By SARA RIMER. Published: September 21, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/22/education/22admissions.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin A commission convened by some of the country’s most influential college admissions officials is recommending that colleges and universities move away

Published: September 16, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/opinion/17wed3.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin It’s part of an educator’s job to spark debate, but a group of about 130 college presidents is on the wrong track with

A new article entitled More Sample Responses to the Children Missing Education Consultation ( England) has been posted on the EO Campaign website,

This summer young people up and down the country have been reviewing books for this year’s YoungMinds book award – and following their feedback, YoungMinds, the leading children’s

Registration is now live for BETT 2009, the world’s largest technology in education show that runs from 14-17 January at Olympia, London.  Visitors to the BETT website (

Posit Science refer to an article from   ScienceDaily (Aug. 9, 2008) — Researchers have long sought a factor that can trigger the brain's ability to learn – and perhaps recapture

A website has been developed to support the delivery of NCSL's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) and Primary Capital (PCP) Leadership programmes. Aimed at encouraging wider discussion

Sector Compacts: Their Role in the English Skills System. Four sector compacts between DIUS, LSC and Sector Skills Councils were announced in May 2008, and more are expected.

Research released 12th September by St Dunstan’s, the national charity providing lifelong support for visually impaired ex-Service men and women, has revealed that young people are keen to

A new article entitled Children Not Receiving Suitable Education: DCSF Meeting Report and Consultation Walkthrough has been posted on the EO Campaign website,

Obama's Education Blueprint More than most campaign blueprints, Barack Obama's education plan reflects his own work

Challenging Learner Voice - 23 October http://www.futurelab.org.uk/events/listing/learner_voice Open Space Discussion: Adult Informal Learning - 18 September http://www.futurelab.org.uk/events/listing/adult_informal_learning  Open Space Discussion: Greater Expectations - 2 October http://www.futurelab.org.uk/events/listing/adult_informal_learning         Games and Learning http://www.futurelab.org.uk/projects/games_and_learning Learning in

From the TDA news September 2008   The Student Associates Scheme provides students with the opportunity to gain classroom experience whilst pursuing their studies. Participants work alongside experienced teachers and

Students in the UK are being overcharged for private tuition, according to research carried out by thetutorpages.com, a tutor comparison website based in London. ‘Although the private tuition industry

In September's  issue...  SchoolTale  SEELSFact  Government rejects proposals for change to assesment  Ofsted highlights teaching to the test  Teacher learning needs to come from within  Well-being guidance on the way  Relationships vital to achievement  Schools need to

Thanks to Gordon Hall for the following item. The schooling system might well learn a few lessons here. In their book "Beyond Budgeting," Hope and Fraser highlight that our present

New website asks the general public for their views What do you think about the future? For example, do you think that everyone will need to speak a foreign

Below is part of the marketing blurb I was sent for the Times Educational Supplement's new TESconnect site. Initially, my eyes lit up - perfectly peronalised with my

Futurelab’s conference, this year entitled ‘Challenging Learner Voice: are we really empowering learners?’ will take place on 23 October at Warwick University Conference Park. This one-day conference offers the