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The Herald Live and Breaking news on Monday
Live and breaking news on Monday 16 September

Student life has changed

Student life has changed

Susan Swarbrick: Houseplant sales? Oh dear, student life is so wholesome nowadays

Parents and supporters fro Save NLC School Buses pictured outside North Lanarkshire council civic centre in Motherwell where they gathered to protest on Tuesday.

Parents and supporters fro Save NLC School Buses pictured outside North Lanarkshire council civic centre in Motherwell where they gathered to protest on Tuesday.

North Lanarkshire Council

Student hit on school run reignites calls to reverse school bus cuts

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The Scottish Government finally got something right on education

The exam board is facing calls for immediate action, and an external investigation, over claims that marking policy was changed after exams took place.

The exam board is facing calls for immediate action, and an external investigation, over claims that marking policy was changed after exams took place.

Scottish Government

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SQA accused of undermining children's rights with 'unfair' exam marking approach

Schools have been encouraged to have a flexible dress code

Schools have been encouraged to have a flexible dress code

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Scot Gov school uniform guidance — Dress codes and costs explained

Guidelines for uniforms have been set out by the Scottish Government

Guidelines for uniforms have been set out by the Scottish Government

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Dress code: Scottish Government gives schools guidance on uniforms

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy in Ukraine after it was hit by a rocket in February 2023.

Kharkiv National University of Urban Economy in Ukraine after it was hit by a rocket in February 2023.

Record number of at-risk academics applying for refuge with UK universities

Is the current exams system fundamentally flawed?

Is the current exams system fundamentally flawed?

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Letters: It will be a happy day when we do away with the SQA monopoly

Delegates at last month's SNP conference in Edinburgh

Delegates at last month's SNP conference in Edinburgh

Scottish Conservatives

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Letters: Bring it on: the SNP could benefit from an early election

28 schools will be closed today in Suffolk

28 schools will be closed today in Suffolk

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Teachers in Scotland overwhelmingly vote to accept new pay offer

The SQA is under increasing pressure over the marking of Higher History papers, where student scores fell sharply

The SQA is under increasing pressure over the marking of Higher History papers, where student scores fell sharply

Scottish Government

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‘Not acceptable’ – senior teachers hit out at SQA over exam marking changes

Statistics have showed that women in Scotland are more highly educated than men

Statistics have showed that women in Scotland are more highly educated than men

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Scotland’s women more educated than men but hold fewer management jobs – data

Links have been discovered between dyslexia and ADHD

Links have been discovered between dyslexia and ADHD

Dyslexia and ADHD links discovered that could help education and support systems

Council accused of 'neglecting' primary school plagued by damp and mould

Council accused of 'neglecting' primary school plagued by damp and mould

Local government

Council accused of 'neglecting' primary school plagued by damp and mould

Official marking instructions for 2024 exams have now been released by the SQA

Official marking instructions for 2024 exams have now been released by the SQA

Explained: what do the Higher History marking guides tell us?

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has asked to meet SQA officials regarding the marking of Higher History papers

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has asked to meet SQA officials regarding the marking of Higher History papers

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Gilruth sets SQA meeting as she bows to pressure over ‘unfair’ exam marking

Edinburgh researchers aim to seal 100,000 methane wells in next decade

Pictured left to right, United Industrial Supplies’ Roslyn Eckford, director of sales and marketing and Fiona Lovell, director of finance and operations

Pictured left to right, United Industrial Supplies’ Roslyn Eckford, director of sales and marketing and Fiona Lovell, director of finance and operations

Strategic support drives growth at Scottish automotive firm

Striking Unison school workers at a rally in Buchanan Steps in Glasgow

Striking Unison school workers at a rally in Buchanan Steps in Glasgow

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Roz Foyer: Want to let Glasgow flourish? Help its children

SNP face Holyrood defeat as Tories push vote on free school meal u-turn

SNP face Holyrood defeat as Tories push vote on free school meal u-turn

Free school meals

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SNP face Holyrood defeat as Tories push vote on free school meal u-turn

Scottish schools 'paying for English teachers' under Labour VAT plan, warns Rector

Scottish schools 'paying for English teachers' under Labour VAT plan, warns Rector

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Glasgow rector urges Labour to delay ‘rushed and reckless' private school vat plan

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The money was finally found to end colleges dispute... but from where?

John Swinney, First Minister

John Swinney, First Minister

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Brian Donnelly: Concern over 'legal implications' of new SNP housing law plans

Fairview’s personalised approach to learning and small class sizes inspires pupils to excel on their individual learning journeys

Fairview’s personalised approach to learning and small class sizes inspires pupils to excel on their individual learning journeys

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Fairview: Where young people are equipped to take on the world

Barrie Crawford spotted this sign at Palma Airport and says: “What a peculiar place to have a court. Perhaps they hold trials for the rowdy partygoers from Magaluf here?”

Barrie Crawford spotted this sign at Palma Airport and says: “What a peculiar place to have a court. Perhaps they hold trials for the rowdy partygoers from Magaluf here?”

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Herald Diary: Just what do they get up to in Majorca?

Scottish capital is considering significant cuts to education services which leaders say have been

Scottish capital is considering significant cuts to education services which leaders say have been

Scottish capital mulling millions in education cuts

Neil Logan, co-founder of Incremental Group, leads Coding Club at Hamilton College Junior School

Neil Logan, co-founder of Incremental Group, leads Coding Club at Hamilton College Junior School

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Hamilton College cracks the code on preparing pupils for the future

Plans and concepts revealed for replacement of University of Edinburgh's Darwin Tower

Plans and concepts revealed for replacement of University of Edinburgh's Darwin Tower

University of Edinburgh

Plans and concepts revealed for replacement of University of Edinburgh's Darwin Tower

Blackthorn Burger in St Andrews is a favourite haunt for students

Blackthorn Burger in St Andrews is a favourite haunt for students

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

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Five of the best budget eats for students in Scotland

Graeme Dey did not satisfy committee members when asked for details on how the government will fund a promised pay rise for college lecturers in light of significant government spending cuts.

Graeme Dey did not satisfy committee members when asked for details on how the government will fund a promised pay rise for college lecturers in light of significant government spending cuts.

Scottish Government

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'You don't know where the money's coming from?' Dey pressed on college pay deal

As founder of an online independent school offering a world-class education experience for 11-18 year olds, CEO Hugh Viney believes Minerva’s Virtual Academy is at the forefront of a revolution in learning

As founder of an online independent school offering a world-class education experience for 11-18 year olds, CEO Hugh Viney believes Minerva’s Virtual Academy is at the forefront of a revolution in learning

Discover the revolutionary leading light in virtual independent schooling

Teachers have received significant pay rises in recent years, but have they been justified?

Teachers have received significant pay rises in recent years, but have they been justified?

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Letters: We are paying a high price for SNP capitulation to militant unions

The university and college minister 'cannot categorically rule out' in-year savings, even while discussing sweeping sector reforms.

The university and college minister 'cannot categorically rule out' in-year savings, even while discussing sweeping sector reforms.

Scottish Budget

If we don't know where the money will come from, does it exist?

EIS protest Glasgow

EIS protest Glasgow

Largest teaching union recommends acceptance of new pay offer

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

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Letters: Spare us the California mysticism, Big Yin: tell us what you really think

Nuzhat Uthmani and Khadija Mohammed

Nuzhat Uthmani and Khadija Mohammed

Why tackling racism has to take a prominent place in teaching

Glasgow Science Centre is working with schools, teachers, and pupils from communities across Scotland to raise awareness of the benefits space has to society

Glasgow Science Centre is working with schools, teachers, and pupils from communities across Scotland to raise awareness of the benefits space has to society

Glasgow Science Centre inspires the next generation of Scots to reach for the stars

Letters: Don't bulldoze Glasgow's architectural heritage: we must save the ABC gem

Letters: Don't bulldoze Glasgow's architectural heritage: we must save the ABC gem

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Letters: Don't bulldoze Glasgow's architectural heritage: we must save the ABC gem

William McIlvanney, novelist and ertswhile teacher

William McIlvanney, novelist and ertswhile teacher

Herald Diary: A harsh lesson from William McIlvanney, teacher

Students “could potentially become vulnerable to fraud, blackmail or other forms of exploitation” and “unwittingly engage with organised crime”.

Students “could potentially become vulnerable to fraud, blackmail or other forms of exploitation” and “unwittingly engage with organised crime”.

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'Contract cheating': how loopholes allow Scottish students to use essay mills

Gilruth hits out at SNP-run Glasgow's plans to cut teacher numbers

Gilruth hits out at SNP-run Glasgow's plans to cut teacher numbers

City of Glasgow College

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Gilruth hits out at SNP-run Glasgow's plans to cut teacher numbers

The Hometown Foundation backs 'autonomous' state schools

The Hometown Foundation backs 'autonomous' state schools

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Director of the St Andrews Foundation dismayed with hostility toward catholic schools

Professor Roisin Coll is Professor of Catholic Education, School of Education at theUniversity of Glasgow Photograph by Colin Mearns29th August 2024For The Herald, see story by Kevin McKenna

Professor Roisin Coll is Professor of Catholic Education, School of Education at theUniversity of Glasgow Photograph by Colin Mearns29th August 2024For The Herald, see story by Kevin McKenna

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Scotland claims to be liberal but there's a deep disregard for people of faith

Bin strikes are set to take place

Bin strikes are set to take place

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UNISON to target John Swinney's constituency with strikes after rejecting pay offer

College lecturers vote in favour of new pay offer to end long-running dispute

College lecturers vote in favour of new pay offer to end long-running dispute

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College lecturers vote in favour of new pay offer to end long-running dispute

Education outcomes are significantly worse for young people with experience of the care system.

Education outcomes are significantly worse for young people with experience of the care system.

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Official data reveals barriers faced by care-experienced school pupils

Barry Black is an education researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Glasgow.

Barry Black is an education researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Glasgow.

Progress has been made but we are still badly failing care-experienced children

Under Nicola Sturgeon's leadership the Scottish Government promised to transform the lives of care-experienced young people.

Under Nicola Sturgeon's leadership the Scottish Government promised to transform the lives of care-experienced young people.

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Keep the promise? This government doesn't even want to talk about it

Artist David Bridgeman pictured with his installation 'Sally's Land' that forms his exhibition at the Glasgow School of Art Postgraduate Degree Show.

Artist David Bridgeman pictured with his installation 'Sally's Land' that forms his exhibition at the Glasgow School of Art Postgraduate Degree Show.

Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow School of Art student bounces back to present Postgraduate exhibition

Edinburgh was selected to host a next-gen supercomputer

Edinburgh was selected to host a next-gen supercomputer

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Scottish minister slams Labour over £800m Edinburgh supercomputer funding cut

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It's always good to remember that there's more to education than exam results

The International Space Station is far from alone when orbiting Earth, with satellite traffic and space debris expected to reach a critical level soon

The International Space Station is far from alone when orbiting Earth, with satellite traffic and space debris expected to reach a critical level soon

New Strathclyde University institute aims to make space missions sustainable

A safe consumption room

A safe consumption room

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Letters: Government's drugs strategy will be effective with investment and commitment

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