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1. 61. From weak link to winner

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 December 2003 WHEN Bury council was branded "weak" in government assessments, it was a demoralising blow to its workers. But 12 months later, the Audit Commission has named the authority as the most improved in the country and the fourth best in a national list of best education providers.

2. 62. Better late than never for school

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 10 September 2003 PARENTS in Manchester have received an official letter telling them it is better late than never when getting children to school. City chief education officer Mick Waters believes parents have a vital role to play in increasing standards across the city by making sure children attend.

3. 63. Academy is lesson to us all

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 03 December 2003 IT'S the face of the future, and changes at Manchester Academy are all ready working according to education minister, David Milliband. He lunched with young pupils, then spent an afternoon in lessons and chatting before laying the foundation stone for a new building.

4. 64. Bad news for students in Queen's speech

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 26 November 2003 CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow universities to charge students up to £3,000 a year were outlined in the Queen's Speech. The Higher Education Bill is one of 23 - and seven draft bills - introduced at the glittering state opening of Parliament. It could be the last legislative programme before the next election.

5. 65. Teachers' union fights city academies plan

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 April 2003 THE opening of city academies will be a further privatisation of the education system according to teachers' leaders preparing a national campaign to fight the moves.

6. 66. Teacher in text probe remains suspended

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 15 December 2003 EDUCATION officials are continuing to investigate the conduct of a teacher at Lymm High School following allegations that he texted and left voice messages for a pupil.

7. 67. Teachers suspended in test papers probe

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 13 May 2003 AN INVESTIGATION is under way at a Manchester secondary school after education officials found exam papers had been opened early.

8. 68. Nord Anglia plans £10m share scheme

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 05 September 2003 EDUCATION and training company Nord Anglia today unveiled plans to raise £10m by issuing new shares, to fund the expanding of its UK day care nurseries and overseas schools.

9. 69. Touch of Hogwarts at new academy

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 04 September 2003 A NEW era of education dawned in Moss Side when the ground-breaking Manchester Academy welcomed students for the first time - with a Harry Potter-style ceremony. Youngsters arriving at school were "sorted" into houses just like Harry Potter and his pals.

10. 70. Iraqi pupils return thanks to our kids

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 01 October 2003 CHILDREN in Iraq are preparing to return to lessons - with help from pupils in Greater Manchester. Youngsters in the shattered country have gone without education since Saddam Hussein's regime was deposed. Thieves ransacked the classrooms as law and order broke down.

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