http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/ Read our latest education news. Find out about careers in Birmingham and the West Midlands, college courses and updates from universities across the region. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Read our latest education news. Find out about careers in Birmingham and the West Midlands, college courses and updates from universities across the region. education news, careers in Birmingham, careers in the West Midlands, college courses, universities in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/03/learning-maths-is-made-fun-for-pupils-at-starbank-primary-in-small-heath-97319-25074604/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/11/03/learning-maths-is-made-fun-for-pupils-at-starbank-primary-in-small-heath-97319-25074604/ THE little boy is staring at a picture of a bus containing four passengers. His teacher puts two more passengers on the picture and asks him how many people are now on the bus. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/27/phil-beats-booze-habit-to-turn-his-life-around-97319-25018543/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/27/phil-beats-booze-habit-to-turn-his-life-around-97319-25018543/ NINE years ago, Phil O’Driscoll was living under bridges in Birmingham, spending any cash he could scrape together to feed his alcohol addiction. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/27/academic-urges-birmingham-to-take-up-education-project-aimed-at-black-boys-97319-25018585/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/27/academic-urges-birmingham-to-take-up-education-project-aimed-at-black-boys-97319-25018585/ BIRMINGHAM is being urged to take up a pioneering education project aiming to help black boys succeed in school. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/20/lots-of-children-cannot-read-and-lots-don-t-go-to-school-97319-24971496/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:25:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/20/lots-of-children-cannot-read-and-lots-don-t-go-to-school-97319-24971496/ THE children learned a good deal about Sierra Leone – both past and present. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/20/stage-was-set-for-a-real-buzz-97319-24971494/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/20/stage-was-set-for-a-real-buzz-97319-24971494/ GETTING up on her feet was the best part of the project for ten-year-old Monika Zilionyte. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/20/birmingham-pupils-discover-reality-of-life-in-sierra-leone-97319-24966749/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/20/birmingham-pupils-discover-reality-of-life-in-sierra-leone-97319-24966749/ YOUNGSTERS at a Birmingham school have been learning about life in Sierra Leone – from their counterparts in the African nation. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/13/former-refugee-using-birmingham-university-masters-degree-to-help-homeland-97319-24912168/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/13/former-refugee-using-birmingham-university-masters-degree-to-help-homeland-97319-24912168/ THIS summer when Marcianne Uwimana received her masters degree at Birmingham University there were few who could match her achievement. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/06/scheme-helps-give-james-a-new-future-97319-24862579/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/10/06/scheme-helps-give-james-a-new-future-97319-24862579/ AT THE beginning of the year teenager James Kempson had no idea what he was doing or where he was going in life. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/29/mail-anti-bullying-campaign-school-beats-bullies-with-visit-from-singer-97319-24808563/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/29/mail-anti-bullying-campaign-school-beats-bullies-with-visit-from-singer-97319-24808563/ CHILDREN at a Dudley primary school were treated to a musical anti-bullying message when a singer-songwriter visited their class. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/18/the-birmingham-mail-and-the-pallasades-schools-awards-2009-97319-24724315/ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/18/the-birmingham-mail-and-the-pallasades-schools-awards-2009-97319-24724315/ The Birmingham Mail, in association with The Pallasades Shopping Centre, is delighted to launch the Schools Awards for the second year running.  We are now welcoming your entries for 2009. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/15/st-alban-s-academy-in-birmingham-takes-a-big-step-forward-97319-24687574/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/15/st-alban-s-academy-in-birmingham-takes-a-big-step-forward-97319-24687574/ WHEN the school doors of St Alban’s opened this September, its pupils were walking into history as the school became one of the first in the city to become an academy. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/08/the-black-country-man-who-is-propping-up-hollywood-97319-24634179/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:34:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/08/the-black-country-man-who-is-propping-up-hollywood-97319-24634179/ HIS creations have adorned the heads and chests of stars such as Mel Gibson, Kate Winslet, Russell Crowe and Helen Mirren but prop maker Martin Adams refuses to have his head turned by Hollywood. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/01/reaching-out-with-sun-fun-97319-24579595/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/01/reaching-out-with-sun-fun-97319-24579595/ A HANDFUL of children with autism are this summer enjoying a holiday break with London-based Resources for Autism which has just branched out into Birmingham. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/01/pilot-scheme-to-send-needs-children-away-on-special-trips-97319-24579586/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/01/pilot-scheme-to-send-needs-children-away-on-special-trips-97319-24579586/ A BIRMINGHAM-based charity which organises holidays for local children has piloted a scheme for children with severe autism. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/01/no-holiday-for-an-autistic-child-97319-24579559/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/09/01/no-holiday-for-an-autistic-child-97319-24579559/ THE summer holidays can be a difficult time for any parent but when your child has autism it can be even harder to keep them occupied for weeks on end. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/25/gallery-37-scheme-helps-young-people-work-with-art-professionals-97319-24519880/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/25/gallery-37-scheme-helps-young-people-work-with-art-professionals-97319-24519880/ YOU may have seen Mandeep Malhi’s work about the city. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/25/aldridge-youth-theatre-creating-stars-of-the-future-97319-24519881/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/25/aldridge-youth-theatre-creating-stars-of-the-future-97319-24519881/ CHILDREN at a local youth theatre are learning the skills which could see them taking to the stage or appearing in a Hollywood blockbuster. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/25/birmingham-arts-scheme-opening-up-world-of-opportunities-97319-24519971/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/25/birmingham-arts-scheme-opening-up-world-of-opportunities-97319-24519971/ FOR 18-year-old Cassandra Wiggan, one of the biggest advantages of being part of Gallery 37 is the confidence boost. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/18/digital-family-look-to-web-for-holiday-ideas-97319-24467416/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/18/digital-family-look-to-web-for-holiday-ideas-97319-24467416/ AFTER almost a year of being our competition-winning ‘Digital Family’, the Lockes from Hollywood are finding life on the information highway ever more interesting – and useful. Education http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/18/students-shell-out-more-on-housing-costs-97319-24467321/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2009/08/18/students-shell-out-more-on-housing-costs-97319-24467321/ STUDENTS are paying almost a fifth more for housing than they were five years ago, a survey has revealed. Education