MacLaren forced to say sorry over leak accusations

EDUCATION leader Marilyne MacLaren is set to be ordered to apologise to a parent representative she accused of leaking information to the press.

Education of children in care boosted

A PACKAGE of measures designed to help the education of the 14, 000 children in care in Scotland was announced by the Scottish Government this week.

Vanderbilt researchers seek to make standardized tests accessible

(Vanderbilt University) Standardized testing is an inescapable part of modern education; however, these tests often fail to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Vanderbilt University Learning Sciences Institute researchers Stephen N. Elliott, Peter A. Beddow and Ryan J. Kettler have developed a decision-making instrument called the Test Accessibility and Modification Inventory to address the issue of accessibility for students with special needs.

LSUHSC awarded grant to address nursing shortage

(Louisiana State University Health Science Center) LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Nursing has been awarded a $100, 000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to provide scholarships to individuals under-represented in nursing or from disadvantaged backgrounds in an accelerated nursing degree program. The funding will support ten scholarships in LSUHSC's Career Alternative RN Education, or CARE, Program, expanding enrollment and the number of fully qualified nurses prepared to practice.

I could be '008' - Diddy

Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is so keen to be the next James Bond his new fragrance commercial is his "audition tape".

'Toolman' to be dad again

'The Santa Clause' star Tim Allen is to become a dad at 55.

Winehouse drops drug appeal case

Amy Winehouse has dropped plans to appeal against a drugs conviction in Norway, her lawyer said today.

Jackman works hard for body

Hugh Jackman keeps to a strict diet, and exercises six times a week in a bid to maintain his muscular physique.

Whitaker to join Stallone's 'The Expendables'

Actor-turned-director Sylvester Stallone is adding another Hollywood name to the star-studded line-up for his new movie 'The Expendables'.

Cole disappointed with Posh's lack of support

Cheryl Cole has said she was disappointed not to hear from friend Victoria Beckham after allegations that Cole’s footballer husband Ashley had been unfaithful.

Sad Travolta returns home with son's remains

Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston returned to Florida with the remains of their 16-year-old son today.

Date confirmed for Ross's BBC return

Jonathan Ross’s TV chat show will be back on January 23 following his suspension over the prank call row involving Andrew Sachs, the BBC said today.

Johansson stood up Bowie for Allen

Johansson missed out on meeting with David Bowie when he headed into the studio to record backing vocals for her debut album - because she was busy filming a Woody Alllen movie.

Romijn and O'Connell welcome twin girls

Hollywood couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell are celebrating after the 'Ugly Betty' star gave birth to twin girls last week.