Teacher shortage is 'housing problem' Prep schools' charity warning Private preparatory schools were told they might need to do more for the community to retain their charitable status. Bin Laden family's Harvard donations The family of Osama Bin Laden gave millions of dollars to Harvard in the 1990s - and there are calls to give the money to victims of terrorism. School vouchers face court test School vouchers, promoted in the United States by the Bush administration, face scrutiny from the Supreme Court. French pupils learn Cockney Pupils in France will soon be learning English through EastEnders, as the French government agrees to screen two BBC channels in schools. Bottled water is to be given to pupils across Merseyside after teachers find it improves concentration.
Researchers call for new efforts to reduce the number of pupils being excluded from schools.
Students 'depressed by debt burden' Students who fear getting into debt are also more likely to suffer from depression, research suggests. Student prince arrives at university Prince William arrives in St Andrews to begin his four years at the ancient Scottish university. Lead test call for 'problem' children High levels of lead may be the cause of behavioural and developmental problems in some children, scientists say. Education correspondent Mike Baker asks whether the attacks on the US have prompted a need for more world history lessons.