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1. 31. Students jeer minister over grants

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 14 February 2003 EDUCATION minister Margaret Hodge was the victim of a classroom prank when she spoke to angry students in Manchester.

2. 32. 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.

3. 33. Minister seeks pact for better schools

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 05 June 2003 EDUCATION secretary Charles Clarke was in Manchester demanding councils sign "contracts" to improve school standards. The cabinet minister revealed the plans in a speech just weeks after blaming the city council for a cash crisis that is threatening teachers' jobs.

4. 34. No more school cash

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 11 June 2003 EDUCATION Secretary Charles Clarke has told Manchester schools bosses the government will not find more money to meet a cash crisis.

5. 35. Fury as school 'champ' is ousted

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 20 May 2003 A TOWN'S widely-respected education champion has been ousted by the ruling Labour group.

6. 36. BT goes back to school in broadband push

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 09 January 2003 BT is teaming up with Granada and software giant RM to launch an online home education service as the latest of its subscription products designed to stimulate take-up of its broadband services.

7. 37. 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.

8. 38. 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.

9. 39. £330m new schools bid

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 November 2003 EDUCATION chiefs want to spend £330m on Manchester's biggest-ever school building spree. The package, which includes 15 new or completely rebuilt high schools and nine primaries, would be financed by the government and delivered within five years.

10. 40. 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.

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