- Report Finds Boys Read at a Higher Level than Girls at a Younger Age
The first of its kind, the "What Kids Are Reading" report examines not only what UK pupils in Years 3-11 are reading, but understanding - in addition to identifying other factors, such as average reading age vs. chronological age and differences between gender. [Hold for release until 10/10/2008]
(Filed: Tue Sep 30 2008)
- TDA boosts ties with University ahead of move to Manchester
As the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) prepares for its relocation of 300 staff from London to Manchester, it has already been polishing its links with its new neighbours at The University of Manchester.
(Filed: Wed Sep 24 2008)
- The eLearning Network provides a unique learning opportunity
At the eLearning Network (eLN)’s September conference, e-learning professionals will have a unique opportunity to see how live e-learning contributes to the overall blend. Live or ‘synchronous’ e-learning delivery technologies and applications will be under discussion at the conference – which takes place at Holborn Bars, in London, from 9.30am on Friday 26th September.
(Filed: Thu Sep 18 2008)
- Treloar College student wins Gold at Paralympic Games
The Disabled Sports Personality of the Year David Smith, a 19 year old student from Treloar College in Hampshire, won a Gold medal at this summer’s Paralympic Games in Beijing. He joined former Treloar College school mates Dan Bentley and Danielle Watts who also took part in the Games.
(Filed: Thu Sep 18 2008)
- EndNote X2 for Mac OS X a major upgrade to EndNote is launched
Adept Scientific plc (Letchworth, Herts) is pleased to announce the release of EndNote® X2 for Mac® OS X, the bibliographic management software used by millions of researchers, librarians and students, by the Scientific business of Thomson Reuters (Philadelphia PA).
(Filed: Thu Sep 04 2008)
- Reference Manager 12 for Windows is released
Adept Scientific plc (Letchworth, Herts) is pleased to announce the release of a major upgrade to Reference Manager® for Windows — the bibliographic software used by researchers worldwide by the Scientific business of Thomson Reuters (Philadelphia, USA).
(Filed: Thu Sep 04 2008)
- STUDENTS GROUND THEIR HELICOPTER PARENTS
This survey shows that students are not as heavily influenced by their parents as much newspaper coverage about helicopter parents would have us believe.
(Filed: Thu Aug 28 2008)
- FA Cup Winners Portsmouth Launch Football-Themed Books To Get Young Boys Reading
In what is thought to be the first collaboration of its kind, FA Cup Winners Portsmouth have teamed up with educational publisher Ransom and Childline to launch a specially prepared series of football-themed books designed to motivate children who are either reluctant to read or find reading difficult.
(Filed: Wed Aug 27 2008)
- Jobs for the boys (and girls)
In line with the government’s ‘apprenticeship drive’, Southampton and Guildford based Apprenticeship Training Limited (ATL) are urging firms and individuals to take on young apprentices across a variety of trades.
(Filed: Tue Aug 05 2008)
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