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  • Schools join fight against climate change
    17 July 2008
    The Scottish Government has announced that carbon emissions from Scottish schools are to be included in a pioneering carbon trading scheme from April 2010.

  • Curriculum for Excellence and the Review of National Qualifications
    14 July 2008
    Fiona Hyslop MSP, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, has launched the formal consultation process on a review of National Qualifications in the context of Curriculum for Excellence.

  • 25,000 exam results by email or text
    14 July 2008
    The Scotsman reports that more than 25,000 youngsters have signed up to receive their exam results by text or email according to officials.

  • Course aimed at reviving Gaelic in schools
    02 July 2008
    The Scotsman reports that a joint honours degree in Gaelic with education has been launched to tackle a teacher shortage and help revive the language. The lack of qualified teachers at both primary and secondary level has been seen as a drawback in the fight to safeguard and develop Gaelic.

  • Scotland's science centres to receive additional funding
    01 July 2008
    Science centres will receive a £250,000 boost this year to improve the interest and ability of children in the subject.

  • Follow-up survey of school leavers 2006-07
    25 June 2008
    The Scottish Government has published statistics on the follow-up destinations of young people who left school in school year 2006-07.

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