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Douglas Blane
All articles by Douglas Blane
The warm heart of Africa
Pupils and teachers from Glasgow were welcomed with open arms when they visited schools in Malawi for a Leaders of Learning project
12 August 2011
A place to be themselves
Breaks by Stirling Young Carers give children who care for others a chance to get away from everyday pressures, writes Douglas Blane
5 August 2011
My best teacher: Francesca Martinez
The award-winning `wobbly’ comedian and former Grange Hill star relished mainstream education, but hated her all-girls secondary
5 August 2011
Nicholas Parsons
Afflicted by a stutter, dyslexic, but determined to be an actor, the host of Sale of the Century remembers an unusual teacher
29 July 2011
The lovely bones
The dust sheets come off today as the National Museum of Scotland opens its doors after a pound;46.4m revamp. Expect Scottish heroes, interactive galleries – and rex appeal
29 July 2011
A new wave of learning
A boat-building project in Glasgow is helping out-of-work people to gain new skills – and putting them in touch with their heritage
22 July 2011
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