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Lewis defends education criticism

Labour hits back at criticism of its record on education in Wales, saying Conservative plans for schools in England were “poxy” and “lame”.

Education Storms Onto National Radar In 2015, But Not Innovation

On the heels of my predictions for education in 2015, activity around renewing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as ESEA or No Child Left Behind) reached a fevered pitch seemingly out of nowhere, and President Obama further elevated education to the national agenda in his State of the Union address with a focus on making community colleges free for students and protecting …

The Face of Modern Sydney

By Phin Upham Modern Sydney is nothing like its past. The area was first discovered by the British explorer James Cook, but …

Education secretary says he backs annual testing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreshadowing what could be a contentious battle with Congress, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday that rolling back federal testing requirements in math and reading would deprive students, parents and their schools of critical information needed to measure educational progress.

What to Watch For In 2015, Higher Education Edition

As a busy year in higher education policy draws to a close, it’s time to look forward to 2015. What should higher ed leaders and wonks be paying attention to in the new year? Here are three things I'll be watching: