"Admission" tells students and their parents that although the Princetons of America offer a great education, those who obsess over gaining admission to them are, in most cases, headed for disappointment.

CNN: Skewed look at college entry is price of "Admission"

Although my parents and I talked a lot over the years about my stuttering, about therapy and how best to deal with oral book reports, the big question of what the impediment might mean for my future went pointedly undiscussed.

NEWYORKER: Little Strangers

Although born and raised in France, Chamakh qualifies for Morocco through his parents.

BBC: Arsenal secure signing of striker Marouane Chamakh

It prompted a furious reaction from some parents (although some, more quietly, supported it) and, generally, received critical media coverage.

BBC: ANALYSIS

Valarmadhy, as a widow with parents and three teenage boys to look after, loves this work although she admits many in her village are bewildered.

BBC: The women clearing Sri Lanka's mines

"I learnt to play rugby in Yorkshire and loved my time there, although I didn't develop the posh accent my parents were looking for after paying all that money for it, " joked Dallaglio.

BBC: Leeds success crucial - Dallaglio

It said it did not have a policy on vaccination and, although it would pass on information from health officials, it would not "advise parents to vaccinate children".

BBC: Totnes schools not promoting MMR 'are neglectful'

Although many of the free schools that will open in the coming weeks were founded by parents and teachers, individuals will find it harder to obtain funding as cuts to the education budget bite.

ECONOMIST: Schools reform