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1. 1. Blunkett defends classroom shake-up

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 13 February 2001 EDUCATION Secretary David Blunkett has defended his plans for a radical schools shake-up during a visit to Manchester.

2. 2. School staff celebrate head's honour

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 07 February 2001 THE years flashed before headteacher Jean Else's eyes when colleagues organised a special This Is Your Life ceremony to mark her new status as a Dame.

3. 3. Down-under teachers return home

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 February 2001 THREE Australian teachers drafted in to Manchester schools because of a shortage of staff have turned their backs on the city's classrooms.

4. 4. Standards rise in citys schools

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 February 2001 OFSTED chief Mike Tomlinson has painted a bright picture of improving standards of teaching in schools being matched by higher pupil attainment in his annual report published today.

5. 5. Don't send your children to my school says head

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 22 February 2001 A HEADTEACHER has told parents not to send their children to his school after warning that standards are about to plummet.

6. 6. Labour told: Get out of business' way

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 13 February 2001 THE president of the Manchester Chamber provoked heartfelt applause last night with a hard-hitting speech telling New Labour to ''get out of the way'' of business.

7. 7. Solicitor leads war on yobs

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 06 February 2001 A HIGH-FLYING solicitor is spearheading the war against yobs causing misery in inner-city communities.

8. 8. 'Jobs and poverty are to blame'

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 02 February 2001 LACK of jobs, poor housing and poverty were today highlighted as some of the root causes behind Oldham's race-hate crime.

9. 9. Union fears elite school system

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 13 February 2001 A SCHOOLS shake-up signalling the end of ''bog standard comprehensives'' has brought warnings from unions.

10. 10. Splodge proves hit for artistic Hannah

    Manchester Evening News, Monday 26 February 2001 A COLOURFUL splodge is set to guide youngsters to a magical world of art.

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