Gardening Boom: RHS Membership Surges as Britons Seek Solace
As the RHS reports a membership spike akin to the 2021 Covid boom, author Debora Robertson explores why gardening offers solace and joy in troubled times.
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School Shuts After Staff Member Dies On Site
Nexus School in Tonbridge, Kent, closed for the day after the sudden death of 'much-loved' staff member Colin Jewhurst, who collapsed following a medical episode.
Sats curriculum concerns: educators and parents speak out
Former teacher Margaret Ogden and others criticise Sats curriculum complexity, linking it to rising stress and disengagement among pupils and parents.
Homonym Puzzles Solved: I Say Tomato, You Say Tomato
Solutions to two word puzzles about homonyms: letters with homonyms lacking the letter, and words spelled same but pronounced differently.
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Greg Brooks: Literacy Expert Dies at 81
Greg Brooks, an expert on literacy and emeritus professor at Sheffield University, has died aged 81. He championed phonics and authored key texts on reading difficulties.
Gillian Pascall, Education Reformer, Dies at 78
Gillian Pascall, a leading figure in UK education reform who championed comprehensive schooling and social justice, has passed away at 78.
BCU Urged Not to Axe Black Studies MA
Over 100 academics and activists have signed an open letter opposing Birmingham City University's plan to close its Black studies MA, citing erasure of Black scholarship.
Trans Women Find Solace at Koovagam Festival
At the annual Koovagam festival, transgender women in India find a rare space of acceptance and visibility amid a controversial new gender recognition law that critics say is regressive.
Pupils fear for futures after 'unrecognisable' maths exam
Over 11,000 sign petition after Higher maths exam described as 'poorly worded' and 'out of step' with past papers, leaving students worried about their futures.
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Jalen Rose: From Fab Five Star to Detroit School Fixture
Former NBA star Jalen Rose is a regular presence at the Detroit high school he founded, the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, where he volunteers his time and resources to educate and feed the community.
AI in Schools: Educators Divided on Teaching ChatGPT Use
As AI use surges in US high schools, educators debate whether to ban or teach proper use. 84% of students use generative AI, but concerns over cognitive development persist.
Jewish Student Urges PM to Mandate Antisemitism Lessons
Jonathan Frisher, 16, from Cheshire, calls for mandatory school lessons after suffering antisemitic abuse, including threats to vandalise his home with swastikas.
72-Year-Old Mom to Graduate from Medical School
At 72, Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, mother of ABC meteorologist Ginger Zee, will graduate from medical school and begin a residency after her husband's brain hemorrhage inspired her.
Drama School Behind Owen Cooper Inspires Northern Talent
Discover how Drama MOB in Manchester nurtured Bafta-winning Owen Cooper and is breaking barriers for working-class northern actors.
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Loss of Childhood Imagination: A Preventable Tragedy
Teacher Brendan James Murray argues that the loss of childhood imagination is an invisible tragedy, but it can be sustained and developed to empower and protect children.
Peggy George, History Teacher and Reformer, Dies at 93
Peggy George, a history teacher and key figure in Welsh education, died aged 93. She helped introduce GCSE history exams and led teacher unions.
Margaret Alcorn, Scottish Education Innovator, Dies at 78
Margaret Alcorn, who developed 'learning rounds' for teachers based on medical rounds, has died aged 78. She was Scotland's first national CPD co-ordinator.
Country Diary: May 1906 Wild Plants Overflow with Health
In May 1906, wild plants overflow with health, with blue woods, yellow banks, and climbing vetches adding variety to the countryside.
Starwatch: Prime Time to See Virgo Constellation
Virgo, one of the fainter zodiac constellations, is well placed for observation in northern spring. Located between Leo and Libra, it is visible from both hemispheres.
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Should Schools Teach AI Literacy? Debate Rages
As AI use among US high school students soars to 84%, educators are split on whether to teach AI literacy or ban it. Experts weigh the risks and benefits.
UCLA Digital Textbook Amplifies AAPI History and Culture
UCLA's free digital textbook aims to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history, countering stereotypes and promoting inclusion amid anti-DEI sentiment.
65,000 Private School Pupils May Have Left Over Labour Tax
The Adam Smith Institute claims over 65,000 pupils may have left private schools due to Labour's VAT policy, costing the government more than £500m annually.
Connaught School Students Counter-Protest Teacher Strike
Pupils at Connaught School for Girls staged a counter-protest against striking teachers during GCSE exams, sparking criticism after staff allegedly laughed at them.
Best Crisps for Summer: Expertly Reviewed
From TikTok-famous Aldi garlic bread crisps to M&S tangy pickled onion, we taste-test the season's must-buy snacks for your summer parties.
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Homeless Teen Accepted to 65 Colleges, Chooses Columbia
Lamont Newell, a 17-year-old with a 4.4 GPA, overcame homelessness to earn acceptance to 65 colleges, choosing Columbia University on a full scholarship.
Kate Middleton 'feeling well and energised' for royal milestone
The Princess of Wales is set to embark on her first foreign visit in three-and-a-half years, marking her return to royal duties after cancer treatment. She will travel to Italy for early years work.
Channel 4's 'Secret Genius' Returns for Second Series
Channel 4's hit show 'Secret Genius' returns for an extended second series with seven episodes, hosts Alan Carr and Susie Dent, and new interactive puzzles.
4 Books Every Woman in Her 20s Needs for Honest, Funny Reassurance
From love and identity to feminism and inequality, these four books offer essential reading for women in their twenties navigating relationships, ambition, and the world.
Kate to Visit Italian Schools Funded by WWII Scrap Metal
The Princess of Wales will visit Reggio Emilia, Italy, on her first overseas trip since cancer treatment, highlighting schools funded by WWII scrap metal and the Reggio Emilia approach.
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Toddler Breathes on Own After Inhaling Cake Dust
A one-year-old toddler who inhaled decorative gold dust from a Bluey cake is now breathing independently after being in an induced coma.
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