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GCSEs: ‘A bizarre Darwinian initiation ceremony’
It’s mid-August in England which means, for thousands of young people up and down the nation, GCSE, A-level, BTec and T-level results are released, determining their future educational pathways. While this country is not unique in assessing young people at 18 when they leave full-time education, we are a bit of an outlier when it comes to 16+ assessments, especially in the sheer volume of them.
Why the Americans are flocking to elite UK boarding schools
When looking at the latest ISC census for the nationalities of international students at UK independent schools, there were only two countries that showed growth last year – China and the USA. While the market for Chinese students coming to the UK is the largest by far, the 8 per cent upswing of American families (rising from 4,759 to 5,117 students) choosing to send their children across the Atlantic for high school is noteworthy.
Girls schools lead on STEM, report shows
New research proves girls’ schools’ “ongoing dominance” in inspiring young women into STEM subjects and careers, the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) has said. A report, commissioned by the GSA – The Academic Attainment and Representation of Girls in STEM – found that girls in all-girls sixth forms were four times as likely to apply for mathematics courses at university and 40 per cent more likely to apply for engineering courses than their co-educated peers.
GCSEs 2024: The 'remarkable' achievement of our Covid-era kids
We are on the brink of the release of another “normal” year of GCSE results. Ofqual has asked the exam boards to go easy on candidates in computer science, French and German in order to offset new specifications or to correct historic harshness in grading. Beyond this, no concessions have been made for this cohort, despite the fact that they missed out on schooling and socialisation in Years 8 and 9. Fair enough, you might think: this is all part of a national keenness to move on from pandemic.
A-level results gap widens between state and private
The yawning gap between state and private schools when it comes to top A-level grades has widened again this year, A-level results 2024 released today show. The latest data shows the gulf in achievement at grade C and above is the biggest in any year since 2018, when comparable records began. In total, almost half (49.4 per cent) of A-level entries at independent schools this year were awarded A or A*, compared with less than a quarter (22.3 per cent) at comprehensives.
Students receive results of Cambridge International exams
Record numbers of students are celebrating the results of Cambridge International examinations today (August 13), highlighting the on-going appetite for the British curriculum approach. A total 631,248 students around the world received results from their Cambridge IGCSE, O-level and International AS and A-level exams.
Ofqual grading boost for MFL and computing
Exam boards have been told to be more generous when grading French, German and computer science GCSEs this year, The Times reports. Exams regulator Ofqual has said exam boards should adjust grading standards for the subjects, particularly in the upper range. Leading educators had complained about “severe grading” in modern languages for many years, stressing that the most able children were being put off the subjects because they were less likely to get top grades at GCSE.
It’s Time To Turn The Page
It’s never good karma to celebrate an individual losing their job. While I have publically taken great issue with Claudine Gay’s actions as the President of Harvard University, I still do not celebrate her resignation. At the same time, Dr. Gay’s resignation is a positive for the Harvard community—and for higher education at large. Harvard needs a leader whose rhetoric and actions manifest an unflinching commitment to student safety and whose academic integrity is beyond reproach.
The World is Watching | Harvard Independent
To the Harvard Palestinian Solidarity Committee and the Harvard community at large, I write today not as a particularly religious person. I rarely attend religious services. I had a Bar Mitzvah, but I have profound doubts about the existence of a God. Although I have no doubt that my religious background subconsciously shapes my perceptions of the world, it does not animate my thinking surrounding the recent outbreak of violence in the Middle East.
An Open Letter to President Claudine Gay
Dear President Claudine Gay, I write to you today with a heavy but hopeful heart. My heart is heavy as a result of the tragedies that have unfolded, and are continuing to unfold, in southern Israel and Gaza. My heart is also heavy because of the hateful rhetoric employed by some of my fellow Harvard students in the wake of the recent terror attacks.
Private school to move further away from ‘outdated’ GCSEs, headteacher says
At Bedales School, which charges up to £42,555 a year, teenagers currently study around five GCSEs and the remainder are the school’s own Bedales Assessed Courses (BACs). Pupils at Bedales will only sit GCSEs in two subjects – English Language and maths – and more subjects will move over to the school’s alternative courses in future years, the school has announced.
The role of hydrogenated vegetable oil in decarbonising our world
As we strive to reduce our carbon emissions, many new technologies are being developed and tested. One of the most promising is hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). HVO is a clean-burning diesel fuel made from renewable sources that can help reduce emissions while still providing us with the energy we need. Let’s take a look at how HVO works and why it’s so important for decarbonising our world. How does HVO work?
Reducing carbon emissions with hydrotreated vegetable oil
As the world continues to explore and develop more sustainable methods of reducing carbon emissions, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) has come to the forefront as a solution. Let’s take a closer look at why this is and how it works. What is HVO? Hydrotreated vegetable oil is a clean-burning fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats. It’s produced through a process called hydrotreating, which removes impurities from the oil and makes it chemically resemble diesel fuel.
History in Art | Harvard Independent
Early American history is saturated with imperialism: a reality that stokes discomfort and denial in many contemporary Americans. The art of early America is itself an implicit—and occasionally explicit —testament to the intrinsically imperial nature of the country often celebrated for its ostensible opposition to empire. From the Andes to the Caribbean, the first major exhibition curated by Horace D.
HVO Diesel - Best Alternative Fuel
It’s noticeable how the earth’s climate has shifted in recent years, which has prompted leaders across the globe to call for changes in the way people live their lives. One change people are being encouraged to make to switch to alternative fuels like HVO diesel. With the help of renewable energy sources like HVO fuel, we could all make our contribution towards healing the planet.
Environmental Effects Of HVO - HVO Fuel UK
The use of HVO fuel UK-wide is becoming more and more widespread among companies, and for good reason. HVO is a second-generation low-carbon diesel that helps businesses comply with the UK regulations, standards, duties, and incentives that are driving the country towards its Net Zero goals. This blog aims to help you understand the various environmental benefits of using HVO fuel here in the UK. Basic Information About HVO Contrary to popular belief, HVO is not the same as biodiesel.
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