The BBC reports that ministers have voiced concerns after a survey suggested less than half of second year pupils were reaching the expected reading and numeracy levels. The Scottish Survey of Attainment looked at how children were performing in primary sread more

CNA reporrts that Amnesty International has affirmed its policy decision to become a pro-abortion organization and focus some of its efforts on creating universal access to abortion under select circumstances. The decision marks a significant shift for thread more

The Scottish Executive has published a Welcome Pack for members of new Parent Councils. The leaflets in this pack are designed to answer some of the questions members may have about Parent Councils and help them make their Parent Council work well. The paread more

The Scotsman reports that spending per pupil in Scottish secondary schools is nearly 25 per cent higher than it is in England, according to a comparison of education financing north and south of the Border.23 August 2007 Attached files Thinking Faith Beneread more