PHILADELPHIA – When Mitt Romney came to an inner-city charter school here Thursday to promote his new education agenda , he received something of a history lecture about the persecution of blacks in America and the struggles of African American children to meet the academic achievements of their white counterparts. Read full article > >

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Romney visits inner-city charter school in Philadelphia in outreach to black voters

Latest figures show an increase in the number of young people not in work, education or training.

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More young people without work

As college finals approached, Leah Pope studied more than ever for philosophy. Hallie Lappin pored over her notes for criminal justice, and Andrew Lloyd reviewed the semester’s work in speech class. All are high school students. Read full article > >

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College comes to high school

The shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg has called for all state school pupils to be given lessons in public speaking and interview techniques.

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Call for school speaking lessons

School districts will be able to compete for federal grants this year in the national “Race to the Top” competition, the Department of Education announced Tuesday.

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U.S. School Districts Can Enter ‘Race to Top’ Competition

Harris Lirtzman became an enemy to the Department of Education after complaining that uncertified teachers were illegally heading classes most in need of expert guidance.

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Gotham: Helping Special Education Students, and Paying With His Career

Over the past half-century, the amount of time college students actually study — read, write and otherwise prepare for class — has dwindled from 24 hours a week to about 15, survey data show. And that invites a question: Has college become too easy? Read full article > >

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Is college too easy? As study time falls, debate rises

A foundation devoted to education about and treatment of flesh-eating bacteria cites government figures estimating 500 to 1,500 cases occur in the United States each year. But media coverage of these cases is rare, so the story of a Georgia grad student fighting the disease may help raise awareness, the foundation's co-founder says.

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Flesh-eating infections: Scores per year

Prepare to sing Taylor Swift’s praises. The country music darling has donated $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for the construction and funding of a new education center, the organization said Thursday in a press release . The center, which will be named in her honor and is set to open in 2014, will feature three classrooms and a children’s exhibit gallery. Read full article > >

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Taylor Swift donates $4 million to Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Kindergartners in Georgia — many of whom don’t yet read — could soon play an important role in deciding which teachers get raises or get fired. Under a new pilot program, 5-year-olds will be guided through a survey that includes such statements as “My teacher knows a lot about what he or she teaches” and “My teacher gives me help when I need it.” As the youngsters circle a smiley face, a neutral face or a frowning face, they will be playing their part in new high-stakes teacher evaluations. Read full article > >

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Student surveys for children as young as 5 years old may help rate teachers

The government needs to tackle a “failing food system” by linking its policies on health, environment and education, MPs say.

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MPs call for wider food strategy

The educational and trade publisher has agreed to a restructuring that would convert its long-term debt to equity.

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Media Decoder Blog: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Enters Bankruptcy Process

The author of a report on higher education has questioned whether UK universities can remain world leaders without more funding.

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UK higher education ’10th best’

Plans for more flexible parental leave, speedier adoptions and a radical shake-up of support for children with special educational needs are announced in the Queen’s Speech.

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Families feature in Queen’s Speech

The government has been accused of “wasting precious time” with school building plans, by the Shadow Education secretary Stephen Twigg.

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School buildings delay attacked