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1. 1. Trust launched in memory of campaigner

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 20 October 2008 THE memory of one of Manchester's foremost anti-racism campaigners has been honoured with the launch of an educational trust.

2. 2. Care drive for tots likely to fail

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 05 February 2008 CHILDREN thought more likely to underperform at school are to be given priority for childcare, nursery and playgroup places.

3. 3. Teachers march against academies

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 02 December 2007 TEACHERS have marched in protest against academy schools. They paraded down Oxford Road in Manchester brandishing banners, voicing their opposition to plans to create seven new academies in the city.

4. 4. Truants taught a lesson

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 21 November 2007 YOUNGSTERS bunking off school have been taken off the streets in a truancy crackdown.

5. 5. Schools boss pledges changes

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 20 April 2007 MANCHESTER'S education chief has admitted that changes need to be made to tackle the city's appalling record on truancy.

6. 6. University 'should be aim for eight year olds'

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 08 September 2006 INNER-CITY children in Manchester should be encouraged to aim for a university degree from the age of eight, according to a leading academic.

7. 7. Extremist schools will be closed, Kelly warns

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 28 August 2006 COMMUNITIES Secretary Ruth Kelly says Islamic schools which promote "isolationism" and extremism should be closed down.

8. 8. Manchester still a Mecca for students

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 27 April 2006 MANCHESTER has held on to its crown as Britain's favourite student destination.

9. 9. Schools get D-day delay

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 01 March 2006 BURY schools threatened with closure were granted a brief stay of execution last night after an angry meeting lobbied by hundreds of protestors.

10. 10. School row over pierced bellies

    Manchester Evening News, Friday 03 February 2006 BOSSES at a primary school have been criticised for saying pupils can have their belly buttons pierced.

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