Swine flu death of New York teacher
11 schools closed after hundreds of students taken ill
Student vets face spiralling debts
Half suffer from stress, often related to their financial problems, poll shows
Two more swine flu cases hit UK
Latest among UK total of 34 to contract swine flu include pupil at one of the five schools closed due to outbreak
Nearly 5,000 children for every nurse
Despite government targets there is an acute shortage of school nurses, whose role seems more vital than ever. Lucy Tobin reports
Food for thought
As you cram for finals, you may rely on time-saving takeaways - but that could be counterproductive. Huma Qureshi explains
Don’t leave migration policy to the BNP
Michael Keith: As the election approaches Britain needs to address the tensions created by old equalities legislation and the contemporary realities of job competition amid recession
Faith schools free to preach against homosexuality
Sex education to be compulsory in all state schools in from age five, according to government plans
Speak up at the back
Debating skills raise children's confidence and self-esteem, and it pays to start early, says Diane Hofkins
Sex education for five-year-olds to be made compulsory in schools
All secondaries will have to teach teenagers about contraception, but faith schools will be free to preach against sex outside of marriage and condoms
Sow good for you
Louise Tickle on how some students are growing their own fruit and vegetables to reduce bills