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1. 41. £12m academy school is reborn

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 28 December 2002 THE New Year will bring a new era of education to Manchester.

2. 42. 50 pupils stopped in truancy sweep

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 11 November 2002 POLICE and education bosses have launched a crackdown on truants in South Manchester.

3. 43. Minister's pledge on A levels

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 11 April 2003 EDUCATION Minister Margaret Hodge has told Manchester students she would be amazed if last year's A level fiasco happened again.

4. 44. Wanted: Top class teachers

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 31 July 2003 EDUCATION officials are looking at new ways of attracting and retaining the best teachers, as part of a drive to make the city the 'knowledge capital' of the country.

5. 45. Inspectors 'should try teaching'

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 05 November 2003 MANCHESTER schools chief Mick Waters wants inspectors to spend half a term teaching every year to keep in touch with the education system. During a typical Ofsted visit, a team of inspectors observe lessons and look at evidence provided by the headteacher.

6. 46. Winner loses out in school 'lottery'

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 March 2004 A PUPIL has lost out on the attendance lottery - despite being at school. The weekly 'Be There bonus' has been designed by education bosses to slash truancy, by rewarding youngsters for being in class on a particular day, but one winner lost out after turning up late.

7. 47. New threat to 11-plus in Trafford

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 13 December 2002 A NEW threat to grammar schools in Trafford has been revealed after a government minister hinted at new legislation to end selective education.

8. 48. Bid to beat talent drain

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 22 July 2002 YOUNG people from Manchester and Salford are among the least likely in the country to go to university or college, despite a national drive to boost the number in higher education.

9. 49. Outstanding pupils reap rewards

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 27 June 2003 TEENAGER Joanna Walsh and school girl Sarah Hernandez have received a Manchester Education Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

10. 50. College where over a third of students 'quit'

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 16 December 2003 BOLTON Institute has one of the highest drop-out rates of any university or college in the country, according to new figures. The Higher Education Funding Council report suggests 32 per cent of students who started degrees at the college in 2000 are expected to quit their courses.

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