Education

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.

The Alness father-of-four is a cookery student at UHI Inverness – and hasn't looked back after making his life-changing decision.

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.

Pat Munro Alness has offered a local primary school support in its purchase of new books for their library and provided tablets.

A petition has been launched to save a Highland programme which currently supports hundreds of young people in seven secondary schools.

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is “keen” to “identify and explore possible solutions” to the Highland rural schools’ crisis.

They are seeking the most dedicated and enthusiastic 17–24-year-olds who have a genuine passion for starting an exciting maritime career.

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.

Almost 100 new homes look set to be built on the edge of Alness after planners recommended them for approval ahead of a crunch council vote.

More than 600 secondary school pupils have attended Scotland’s first Green Careers Expo.

Dingwall-based support assistant, Rayanne MacPhee, has retired from her post as a support assistant at a local school after 40 years of service.

Education secretary Jenny Gilruth has agreed to meet with north-west coast parents to discuss "detrimental" issues within Highland high schools.

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.

The group wants £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school and £30 million for roads over three years.

"My constituents feel that they have been abandoned by government and local authorities."

More than 600 secondary school pupils have attended Scotland’s first Green Careers Expo.

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.

Pupils at a Ross-shire secondary school were given an overview of what's involved in being a blood donor ahead of a soon-come session.