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No choice but to become an academy?
Schools around the country are facing enforced conversion to academy status – against the wishes of parents, staff and governors
Education news & features p32
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GCSE results: more turbulence on the way
Schools should be rewarded for getting the best out of all their pupils, argues Mike Baker, whatever grades they make
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Speed read of the latest education news
Why are sports personalities all men? Plus, a proposed free school hops boroughs, and a season of ill will at the London College of Communications
Education news & features p33
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Young campaigners for education win award
A special issue of the Guardian helped to win this year's Steve Sinnott award for young campaigners
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Higher education policy: what should we expect in 2012?
David Eastwood reflects on a very political year in higher education, and suggests which direction policy might take in 2012
Education news & features p34
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Short courses help adults to a second career
Demand is soaring for short courses, from drumming to shoe-making, among people seeking a portfolio career – and it's good news for colleges and universities
Education news & features p35
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The new Olympic swimsuit
Olympic swimmers have academics studying fluid dynamics to thank for their latest 'low-drag' gear
