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Are tutors the newest must-have accessory? It seems so—business for tutors has exploded over the past couple of years. But are parents being duped? Read the Good Schools Guide’s advice on the pros and cons of hiring a private tutor. more
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Did You Know?
Did You Know?Which newspaper was founded in Manchester by political liberal and Quaker, John Edward Taylor?
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The Good Schools Guide
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This Day in History
On This DayDecember 4, 1586: Mary, Queen of Scots was sentenced to death for her part in the Babington Plot, a plan to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I.
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Word of the Week
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Which Austrian city was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
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Quiz of the DayLet’s Rock! - If you’ve always wanted to perform to an audience of 70,000 then you’ll need to know your rock music heritage.
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Man and Mascara
A look at what men will do to pamper themselves.
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