Education Secretary outlines plans to support young people

Support for the continued education of young people has been outlined by the Education Secretary, following the announcement that attendance at schools and colleges is now limited to all but vulnerable children and children of critical workers. During the period of national lockdown strengthened remote education expectations will be put in place, with schools expected... Read More

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November 2, 2020

Several students at North American College test positive for Covid-19

Students and faculty at Rome’s Pontifical North American College are under quarantine after several students tested positive for Covid-19. “We are isolating the students who tested positive, quarantining ourselves on campus, and increasing our testing,” Fr David A. Schunk, vice rector for administration, told Catholic News Service. Citing privacy concerns, Fr Schunk declined to reveal how many students... Read More

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September 19, 2020

Bruce Springsteen gives pep talk of sorts to Boston College freshmen

As this unusual school year gets underway, Boston College freshmen were reminded that they’ve already been through a lot and were urged – as college graduating seniors usually are – that they have to go out and change the world. “You are the first coronial generation. You are already wisened by this experience, to appreciate... Read More

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August 12, 2020

A-level students can use mock exam grades to progress to degree courses

GCSE and A-level students in England will be able to use grades in mock exams to progress to university and college courses and employment, the Education Secretary has announced. Results in mock tests – which were held before schools were forced to close amid the Covid-19 crisis – will carry the same weight as the... Read More

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March 7, 2019

Doctors challenge Royal College over assisted suicide poll

A group of doctors have launched a High Court challenge against the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) over what they say is a ‘radical change’ to its position on assisted suicide. The College announced in January that it would poll its 35,000 members and fellows on whether or not there should be a change in... Read More

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November 7, 2018

School’s the right path says Christian rapper

Grime artist Stormzy has spoken of how being expelled from school led him to a career in music but has urged youngsters not to follow his example. The Christian rapper from south London, who has previously thanked God for all of his accomplishments, said his mother had felt “let down” after he was removed from... Read More

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