The many dangers of sector-based discrimination

Last weekend, the Telegraph released a brief report on Oxford University’s maintained sector intake being dominated by a small group of non-selective schools. The data revealed that of the places given to students from non-selective state schools, 25% came from…

Wolf Report reveals systemic failings of vocational training

The Wolf Report, a review of vocational education commissioned by the government, was published to great media attention yesterday. Professor Alison Wolf found that between a quarter and a third of 16-19 year olds (up to 400,000 pupils)…

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Language studies in jeopardy, from primary to post grad

Driven by concern for the state of language learning in the UK, the British Academy presented a position statement yesterday before a panel of professors, researchers, and Universities Minister David Willetts. The Academy set forth a series of…

Dynamic learning through 3D technologies

As part of an ongoing scheme to bring together American and British technological developments, the American Embassy hosted a seminar this morning on the intersections of 3D technology and education. The event showcased the educational applications for the Digital Light…

The Fonz: Not too cool for school

When ISC staff members Hayley Dunlop, Alex Caish and Buffy Sansom attended the Teaching Awards this summer, little did they know they would be meeting The Fonz – AKA Happy Days actor and dyslexia campaigner Henry Winkler. ISC Press Officer…