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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
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
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
‘Educate children’s hearts’
Ontario’s education commissioner says character is the key to attainment
12 December 2008