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The BBC writes:<\/p>\n
Pearson, which also announced plans to take on AS and A-levels in statistics, also dropped by AQA, said awarding organisations, government and schools should work together in the interests of students to secure the future of important qualifications.<\/p>\n
\u2018The response from the public, from teachers and from young people shows many people have a real passion for these subjects. We’re happy to help make sure they remain available,\u2019 said the company’s president, Rod Bristow.<\/p>\n
The move was welcomed by leading academics and museum directors as well as by Turner Prize winners Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Jeremy Deller.<\/p>\n
Mr Kapoor said it was \u2018a huge relief\u2019 while Mr Deller called it \u2018a good day for art and culture\u2019 and added: \u2018Art history is the study of power, politics, identity and humanity, it makes perfect sense to keep the exam.\u2019\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n
See\u00a0the report on the debate in Parliament<\/a><\/p>\n Read more at BBC News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The BBC reports that campaigners for art history A-level say they are \u2018absolutely thrilled\u2019 by a late decision to save the subject, which was set to be discontinued, as now exam board Pearson has confirmed plans to develop the new … Continue reading