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ScotlandIS wants to see widespread use of tablets in schools. Picture: Getty

Call for every pupil to have their own computer to end inequality between rich and poor

SCHOOL pupils in Scotland should be given tablet computers to help close a “digital divide” which is opening up between the poorest and most affluent students.

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Above, Laura Alexander fears son Kyle wont pass the new assessment. Right, Rachel Hook depends on DLA. Photograph: Robert Perry

Autistic Scots face threat to benefits

THOUSANDS of Scots with autism will be forced to undergo personal assessments that could deprive them of vital cash payments under plans to reform the benefits system.

Education Leader Marilyne MacLaren believes gender stereotypes need to be looked at. Picture: Neil Hanna

Game plan to close gender gap in Scottish schools

BOYS and girls could be banned from competing separately at school sports days under plans being considered by a Scottish council.

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Children spending 12 hours a day in front of screens

ONE in four children are spending as much as 12 hours a day sitting in front of a screen watching TV, playing video games or using Facebook.

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Dr Ahmad, who recently secured a new job as a university lecturer, has been threatened with deportation for temporarily having insufficient money in his bank account. Picture: Robert Perry

Lecturer to be sent home over savings

A UNIVERSITY lecturer faces deportation from Scotland after seven years living in the country because his bank balance slipped below £800.

Jim McColl wants public sector input, but Glasgow City Council are relucant to meet the expected contribution of �500,000. Picture: Robert Perry

Tycoon’s school for troubled teens thrown into doubt by council

PLANS by one of Scotland’s richest businessmen to open a technical college for disaffected teenagers have been thrown into doubt amid concerns over funding.

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