ISC Daily News Summary

In a press conference held yesterday, Boris Johnson said drastic measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak would be taken "at the right time", adding closing schools and cancelling mass events could be counterproductive. By Chris Smyth, The Times.

Rory Stewart, a London mayoral candidate, has called on the Government to close schools and cancel major events to "maximise protection of the population". By Vincent Wood, The Independent.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed schools in Scotland will remain open for now, but that this policy will continually be reviewed as the virus is expected to spread. BBC News.

Education Technology reports Edtech UK and the ISC Digital Strategy Group have produced a bulletin containing advice for schools amid the coronavirus outbreak. The bulletin highlights useful digital resources to facilitate distance learning should schools be forced to close.

Findings from a new study show the gap in earnings between graduates and those who did not go to university is smaller than it was 20 years ago, leading some to suggest degrees are now worth less. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

An article in the Financial Times highlights the ways artificial intelligence (AI) can ease teachers' workloads, enabling them to spend more time with their students. By Eoin McSweeney.

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Fiona Millar writes in The Guardian arguing the levelling up of the education system cannot take place without first addressing the 'domination' of privately-educated individuals within society.

Amanda Solloway, the UK's first dedicated female science minister, writes in The Times outlining the ways she intends to address the gender imbalance in STEM fields and encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in science and technology.