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1. 1. Peerage for ex-minister

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 13 May 2005 MANCHESTER-born former Education Secretary Estelle Morris is to become a life peer. She is one of 27 ex-MPs awarded peerages today in the wake of the General Election.

2. 2. Computers 'should track truant pupils'

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 03 May 2005 TEACHERS should use computer tracking systems to combat truancy and bad behaviour in schools, education secretary Ruth Kelly says.

3. 3. Top team out to restore respect

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 20 May 2005 EDUCATION Secretary Ruth Kelly said today she fully accepted "there is an issue of low-level disruptive behaviour in the classroom". She was speaking as Ministers announced a new task force to tackle the culture of disrespect and violence in schools.

4. 4. School plans under threat

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 12 May 2005 THE building of three new secondary schools in Salford has hit a funding crisis before a brick has been laid.

5. 5. How to cure macho pupils

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 30 May 2005 SCHOOLS should teach children in single-sex classes to overcome the "laddish" culture that stops boys learning, it is claimed.

6. 6. Supersize classes blow for schoolkids

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 19 May 2005 MORE than 5,000 primary school children across Greater Manchester are being taught in "supersize" classes containing more than 35 pupils, according to new government figures.

7. 7. Spicing up swotting

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 06 May 2005 STARTERS, main and dessert were not the only courses on offer when youngsters were given food for thought. GCSEs were on the menu when pupils from Levenshulme High School for Girls spent the evening at the Sanam restaurant.

8. 8. School-row mum faces jail threat

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 18 May 2005 A MOTHER whose son has never been to school has been given a last chance to sign him up for class - or face prosecution.

9. 9. Head calls for ban on mobile phones

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 24 May 2005 A LEADING headteacher is backing calls for schools to ban mobile camera phones in the wake of a "happy slapping" attack.

10. 10. School calls time on punctuality

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 26 May 2005 A SCHOOL has given 100 pupils alarm clocks to encourage them to get to class on time. Teachers at Albion High handed out the clocks to children who are regularly late.

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