Jailed teacher faces permanent classroom ban
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sex with pupils, could be barred from teaching for life after a professional conduct hearing. Read the full details.
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Deer munches exam papers in Chinese classroom incident
A tame school deer wandered into a classroom in Sichuan and ate students' exam papers. The lighthearted incident has prompted a review of animal management on campus. Read the full story.
Chile bans mobile phones in classrooms from 2026
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
New Orleans Church Settles Abuse Claims for $100m
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to a landmark $100 million settlement with 450 clergy abuse survivors, a pivotal step in a long-running bankruptcy case. Discover the details of the historic agreement.
Children suffer food poverty and stolen money in economic abuse
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Survey: 30% of secondary pupils say they are unmotivated
A new DfE survey reveals rising pupil apathy in UK secondary schools, with stark gaps by gender and income. Discover the findings and the government's response.
Why the viral 6-7 trend is finally ending
The bizarre 6-7 trend has infuriated UK parents and teachers. Discover its viral origins, why it spread, and how adult awareness is finally killing it off. Read the full story.
Sydney Men Charged in International Child Abuse Ring
Four Sydney men face charges for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material linked to a global network with ritualistic themes. Police seized thousands of videos. Read the full report.
F1 Award Funds Classroom Hydroponic Farms in Vegas
A Las Vegas charity wins a €100,000 F1 award to expand its hydroponic school farms, teaching STEM and nutrition to over half a million students across the US.
Texas Schools in Legal Battle Over Ten Commandments
Texas public schools face conflicting court orders over displaying the Ten Commandments, creating a constitutional dilemma. Discover how educators are navigating this contentious mandate.
SNP Proposes 4-Day Week for Scottish Teachers
Scottish teachers could get a flexible four-day week under new SNP plans to avert strikes. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveils proposals for reduced classroom contact time.
Texas Ten Commandments Law Splits Schools
A new Texas law mandating Ten Commandments posters in classrooms sparks legal battles and teacher resignations. Explore the constitutional clash and its impact on schools.
Young adults miss economic abuse warning signs
A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.
Three in 80s arrested over Bradford care home abuse
Three people in their 80s arrested over non-recent child sex abuse at Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward. Report via 101 or live chat.
Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal
Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.
Parents demand school term reform after heatwave chaos
Growing parental backlash calls for school calendar reform as thousands sign petition to move term end dates to mid-July following sweltering classroom conditions.
Teacher's 'inappropriate' outfit sparks TikTok storm
A secondary school faces parental fury after a teacher's revealing outfit in the classroom went viral on TikTok, igniting debates over professional dress codes in UK education.
The Lost Boys of Mercury: Church Abuse Documentary Exposes Scars
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
Scottish teachers issued protective gear amid violence crisis
Shocking revelations emerge as Scottish teaching staff are issued protective equipment following dramatic increase in violent incidents from pupils across schools.
Australia's Teacher Crisis: World's Worst Shortages
New analysis reveals Australia faces one of the world's worst teacher shortages, with classrooms left empty and students' education at risk as the crisis deepens.
California School Crisis: Sex, Drugs and Violence Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals California schools in meltdown with rampant drug use, explicit sexual behaviour and daily violence creating 'Lord of the Flies' environment for students and teachers.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old: Bodycam footage reveals classroom horror
Shocking bodycam video shows the moment a Virginia teacher was shot by a six-year-old student, with educators hailed as heroes for their swift response during the classroom emergency.
70 pupils withdrawn over migrant classes in primary school
Furious parents have removed dozens of children from a primary school after discovering their classrooms are being used to teach adult migrants English during school hours, raising serious safeguarding concerns.
Wisconsin Schools Ban Smartphones in Classrooms
Mounting evidence reveals smartphone distractions are harming academic performance and mental health, prompting Wisconsin schools to implement comprehensive classroom bans.
New Orleans Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Confront Archbishop
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Teacher shot by student sues school over ignored warnings
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student, files groundbreaking lawsuit against school officials alleging deliberate indifference to warning signs before the classroom shooting.
Schoolboy, 10, burned in classroom science experiment
A ten-year-old schoolboy was rushed to hospital with severe burns after a classroom science demonstration involving flammable liquid erupted in flames, leaving him with life-changing injuries.
Melbourne school's Julius Caesar lesson sparks outrage
An Australian secondary school faces backlash after Year 7 students were shown graphic depictions of Julius Caesar's assassination, leaving children distressed and parents furious about inappropriate educational content.
Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute
Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.
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