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We can’t look at Scottish education results without the proper context

EDUCATION experts have stressed that debates over the state of education in Scotland must account for the impact of poverty on children’s learning.

The National (Scotland)

Pisa results show 'education strengths' but more investment needed, union says

AN ANNUAL international study has found that although Scotland has educational strengths, children’s performance in reading and maths has…

The National (Scotland)

Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control

Niger's ruling junta said Saturday it "gradually took back control" after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around the capital including the presidential palace, after the city was rocked by hours of heavy gunfire.

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Locals brace for round two as new Bobs Farm sand quarry bid lodged

A new player wants a shot.

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University staff to take strike action on graduation days in jobs dispute

Staff at the Glasgow Caledonian University will walk out on three days this week – with further action planned for later in the summer.

Evening Standard

Majority of staff vote for strike at university in response to 100 redundancies

UNION members have delivered an overwhelming mandate for strike action at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in response to planned redundancies

The National (Scotland)

Schools strikes suspended after ‘landmark investment’ from Scottish Government

Councils will receive £40 million to help them prepare to cut the amount of time teachers spend in classes by 90 minutes a week.

Evening Standard

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School closures could be averted as deal reached between union and ministers

The Educational Institute of Scotland said if Cosla agrees to the deal then industrial action could be avoided.

Evening Standard

Scottish teachers in ‘overwhelming’ vote for strike action in row over workload

A total of 85% of members of the EIS union who took part in the ballot backed strike action.

Evening Standard

Teaching union calls for ‘brighter future’ for Scottish education

The Educational Institute of Scotland unveiled its manifesto ahead of the Scottish election this year.

Evening Standard

Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University back strike action over ‘damaging’ cuts

The Educational Institute of Scotland union will consider the next steps to be taken in the dispute.

Evening Standard

Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

The ballot runs until January 14.

Evening Standard

Teacher ballot on strike action to open over contact time dispute

The Scottish Government is ‘disappointed’ with the ballot opening, a spokesman said.

Evening Standard

University lecturers balloted for strike action over ‘pitiful’ pay offer

The Educational Institute of Scotland University Lecturers’ Association ballot will close in late November.

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Teachers struggling with ‘crippling’ workload to vote on strike action

The EIS trade union say teachers work the equivalent of a day-and-a-half extra each week, unpaid

Evening Standard

Teachers in strike ballot over lack of action to reduce ‘crippling’ workload

The EIS trade union has called on ministers and councils to ‘at long last agree’ a way forward on cutting classroom time for teachers.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university axes nearly 200 jobs amid 'financial pressures'

Bosses at a Scottish university have axed nearly 200 jobs as the institution continues to battle financial pressures ...

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Teachers back strike action in ballot over class contact time

A BALOT organised by Scotland’s largest teaching union has displayed strong support for strike action, if a long awaited promise to cut…

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Evening Standard

Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

The Independent UK

Strike ballot launched at university over proposed job cuts

The University of the West of Scotland is potentially axing around 75 full-time equivalent jobs.

The National (Scotland)

Teachers balloted for strike action over 'excessive' workloads

TEACHERS are being urged to vote for strike action in a bid to send a message to ministers on “excessive” workloads ...

Evening Standard

Teachers balloted for strike action over ‘excessive’ workloads

It comes after the EIS union found 44% of teachers work an additional seven unpaid hours in a typical week.

Evening Standard

‘Excessive workload’ means 44% of teachers work extra day every week, says union

A survey by the EIS found 44.3% of teachers work an additional seven hours – while 11.5% do an additional 15 hours each week.

Reason

Supreme Court Unanimously Agrees To Curb Environmental Red Tape That Slows Down Construction Projects

The case involved a fully permitted railroad track in Utah that has yet to break ground because of environmental lawsuits.

Evening Standard

Union to ballot teachers over class contact time dispute

A consultative ballot will open in June.

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