Plans to help young people in England improve their preparation for the world of work are unveiled.

Private companies would be able to run state schools for profit under a plan to be published by Conservative modernisers which could be introduced if the party wins the next general election.

Facebook remains a popular social-networking site for teachers in their personal lives, but for professional uses, teachers increasingly seek social networks tailored for educators, a recent survey shows. More teachers say they are joining sites such as edWeb and Edmodo, which aim to provide secure spaces for teachers to facilitate student learning and grow professionally.

Back in September, George Paddington set some new homework and marking rules for students - and himself. So, has it gone according to plan?

När flyktingföreningen i den lilla skånska byn Borrby på Österlen uppdrog åt Nordea att skicka 1.000 dollar till en skolelev i Indien stoppades transaktionen av USA som misstänker terrorfinansiering. Pengarna har varit frysta i en månad.

From personal statements to knowing a school, a panel of teachers and heads reveal what they look for in CVs and covering letter.

To ud af tre elever på ungdomsuddannelser forsinkes i mere end to år.

Kun en tredjedel går den lige vej fra skole til gymnasium og erhvervsuddannelse. Nu skal vejledningen laves om, siger børne- og undervisningsminister Christine Antorini (S).

Stor bomb hittad vid dansk förskola.

Despite a recently passed law requiring compulsory education for all children in Pakistan, many challenges reportedly exist regarding the education of girls in the country. One female teacher, called Chand Bibi, is working to give girls and women opportunities by operating a school that offers lessons in reading, writing, the Koran, math and sewing.

The adoption of more classroom technology, such as iPads, in the United Arab Emirates is not expected to eliminate traditional resources, such as pencils and books, said Dr Najla Al Naqbi, programme manager for eLearning at Abu Dhabi Education Council, or Adec.

Officials in Indonesia are considering implementing a new elementary-school curriculum that would blend science and social studies lessons with other subjects to allow more time in the class schedule for instruction in religion.