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31-05-10: The Government Announces Cuts for Tutoring Scheme
The future of the departing Labour Government’s tuition policy is in doubt after the new Tory Lib-Dem coalition government announced spending cuts last week.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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27-05-10: Why Are There So Many Examination Boards?
A frequent discussion with people who aren’t very involved in education is: why are there so many examination boards?
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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26-05-10: Secondary Schools Should Learn Maths Lessons from Primary Schools
Secondary schools throughout the UK can learn from primary schools in Wales about how to develop numeracy skills according to inspection body Estyn.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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25-05-10: Recruiting Tutors and Good Luck for the Exams
Pete’s blog 25-5-10
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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24-05-10: Russell Group Calls for Rise in Tuition Fees
The Russell Group, which represents 20 of the UK’s top universities, has called for an increase in tuition fees for university students.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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20-05-10: How Much do Examining Boards Help Tutors?
There are a number of examination boards in the UK, and most tutors will quickly form opinions about each of them.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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19-05-10: Successful Peer Tutoring Program Stops due to Funding
A peer tutoring program in the U.S. is set to discontinue due to lack of funding.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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18-05-10: A Productive Trip Up North
Pete’s blog 18-5-10
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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17-05-10: ‘Exam Doctor’ Gives Advice to GCSE and A-level Students
In a recent article on the BBC’s website, Mr. George Turnbull gives advice for students currently preparing for their GCSE and A-level exams.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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13-05-10: Home-Schooling and the Importance of a Social Education
There are an increasing number of students in the UK who are home-schooled.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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12-05-10: Private Tutoring Companies Filling the Gaps in the School System
In the US many private tutoring agencies are cashing in on the budget cuts which are pinching the school system.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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11-05-10: Tutors Actually Read My Blog!
Pete’s blog 11-5-10
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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10-05-10: Private Tutors to Help Foster Children in Atlanta
In Atlanta teachers are being hired to specifically tutor foster Children, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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06-05-10: Preparing a Tutor’s Lessons
Preparing lessons can be a difficult conundrum for a tutor, and the type and amount prepared depends very much on the particular tutor and student.
A Blue Tutors article written by Blue Tutors.
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05-05-10: Private Tuition Helping or Hindering Australian Students?
In a report on the Sydney Morning Herald’s website private tutors are asking for more recognition as part of the school system in light of the increased demand for tuition for the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program literacy and numeracy) tests.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.
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04-05-10: Assessment Nightmare
Pete’s blog 4-5-10
A Blog article written by Blue Tutors.
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03-05-10: Volcanic Ash Causes Exam Chaos
Exam timetables could be rearranged due to the effect on students and staff as a result of the volcanic ash cloud above the UK recently.
A Tuition News article written by Blue Tutors.