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Douglas Blane
All articles by Douglas Blane
How words pave their road ahead
Pirate stores and spy shops are spreading across America, adding a touch of magic to creative writing workshops for underprivileged children
23 January 2009
Where the sciences have reached a Cults status
Why is it that the toughest course – physics – is packed with enthusiastic students? Douglas Blane finds out how one school has upped the ante
16 January 2009
‘A listening ear in a noisy world’
A classroom at a Paisley college has been converted into a quiet place where students from all faiths can seek guidance
2 January 2009
Cutting it in the world of hairdressing
A new scheme is giving school leavers a chance to work in a real salon, says Douglas Blane
19 December 2008
A winter wonderland that’s more than a game
Christmas play sessions at this primary are clearly fun, but the goal is education.
19 December 2008
‘Educate children’s hearts’
Ontario’s education commissioner says character is the key to attainment
12 December 2008