Is science teaching undermined by religious instruction in some state-funded faith schools? | Dr Evan Harris

The evolution-creationism debate in schools must be about religious education lessons not just science lessons. This is my blueprint for better RE From time to time there are concerns raised that some state-funded religious schools teach creationism, or intelligent design, in their science lessons. The last Labour government and the Conservatives in opposition have always denied this is a ...

140 schools to convert to academies this school year

In response to Michael Gove's education reforms, 32 schools will open as academies this month out of 2,000 that have expressed interest since May Over 140 schools are expected to convert to academy status in the coming school year after the government passed a new law to allow every school in England to opt out of local authority control. A total of 32 are expected to open as academies this ...

Keeping faith -- schools must balance ethos with equality

( SAGE Publications UK ) Faith based schools are on the rise in the UK, apparently boosting educational standards. But are religious values at odds with legislation on equality? Research that appears today in the journal Education Management Administration and Leadership published by SAGE shows what happens when school values and those of the state diverge, with unfortunate consequences for gay ...

Bomb attack kills Afghan Muslim religious leader

A Muslim religious leader was killed by a bomb attack and a U.S. service member died in fighting Wednesday in turbulent southern Afghanistan, officials said.

Religious celebrating milestones of faith

Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey JournalSr. Mary Felicia Brodowski, president of St. Anthony's High School, is celebrating her golden jubilee. Rev. Alexander Santora, Jersey Journal columnist, commemorated the milestones of several key members of Hudson County churches in his “Faith Matters”...