California Teacher Strikes Loom Over Pay Crisis
Massive teacher strikes threaten California's largest school districts as educators demand better pay, smaller classes, and improved special education staffing.
Category : Schools
Oxford's Magdalen College School Goes Fully Co-Ed After 546 Years
Magdalen College School in Oxford, with fees of £28,000 annually, will admit girls across all year groups starting next year, marking a historic shift for the institution founded in 1480.
Three Frat Brothers Arrested Over Hazing Death at Arizona Uni
Three fraternity members at Northern Arizona University have been arrested on hazing charges following the tragic death of an 18-year-old student after a rush event.
Labour Pledges to End Stigma Over Free Breakfast Clubs
Labour commits to eliminating stigma for parents using free breakfast clubs, with polling showing lower-income and single parents feel more guilt. Over 1,250 clubs will open by April.
500 More Schools Get Free Breakfast Clubs from April
The government announces 500 additional primary schools in England will offer free breakfast clubs from April, targeting disadvantaged areas and saving parents up to £450 annually.
Teacher of the Year Arrested on Child Sex Charges
A Louisiana middle school's celebrated Teacher of the Year faces felony charges for alleged sexual misconduct with a former student, sparking community outrage and calls for increased school security.
Stigma Fears Over Free Breakfast Clubs Revealed in Polling
New polling shows lower income and single parents are more wary of stigma around government-funded breakfast clubs, as Labour expands universal access to tackle outdated perceptions.
Free Breakfast Clubs Expand, Saving Parents £450 a Year
The government's free breakfast club scheme expands to 500 more primary schools from April, with increased funding and a focus on disadvantaged areas.
London Russian School Teaches Drone Use to Pupils
A Russian embassy school in west London is reportedly instructing pupils in battlefield drone operation, weapons assembly, and propaganda-laden history lessons.
Nursery Death Tragedy Sparks Ministerial Pledge on Safety
Early Education Minister Olivia Bailey vows to prioritise safe sleeping guidance reforms following emotional campaign by parents of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan who died in nursery care.
Black History Centennial Drives Education Amid Backlash
As the US marks 100 years of Black History Month, activists and educators channel concerns over political opposition into free resources and curriculum development.
Eton Head Apologises After Teacher Jailed for Sex Assault
Eton College's headmaster has issued unreserved apologies after former Russian teacher Jacob Leland was jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil at the elite boarding school.
Eton Teacher Jailed for Sexual Assault of Student
The headmaster of Eton College has issued unreserved apologies after a former teacher was convicted and jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil during a school trip.
Kids' Quiz: Pineapple Leaves & Taste Buds
A fun quiz with five multiple-choice questions set by children, exploring if pineapple leaves are edible and how taste buds function. Submit your own brainteasers for future editions.
Girls Happier at School Than Boys, Norwegian Research Finds
New Norwegian research shows girls experience greater wellbeing at school than boys, with biological factors and social connections playing key roles in this happiness gap.
School Social Media Bans vs Rising Classroom Screen Use
Experts debate the effectiveness of social media bans in UK schools, as digital devices become increasingly prevalent in classrooms, raising concerns about student wellbeing and learning.
School Cancels Education Secretary Visit After Parent Outcry
A Connecticut elementary school has cancelled a scheduled visit from Education Secretary Linda McMahon following significant opposition from parents and local representatives.
Parents Risk £2,500 Fines Over School Attendance
UK parents could face fines up to £2,500 and prosecution if they fail to ensure their children receive mandatory full-time education, with warnings about legal requirements and starting ages.
Trump Team Battles to Save Native American School Mascots
The Trump administration is challenging New York's ban on Native American mascots, arguing it violates civil rights law while activists call the move absurd.
Police Probe Teen Death at Elite Brighton Boarding School
Sussex Police are investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a 15-year-old girl at Roedean School in Brighton. The prestigious boarding school community is in shock.
Keota Schools Close Due to Winter Illness Surge
Keota Community School District in Iowa has closed its schools and moved to remote learning due to high illness rates among students and staff, amid a severe flu season with significant statewide impact.
Teacher Allegedly Sent Revenge Porn to Students in Lawsuit
A lawsuit alleges a private school teacher impersonated a teen online, solicited explicit images from girls, and shared revenge porn with students, raising serious safeguarding questions.
Schools to Keep Suspended Pupils On-Site in Discipline Shake-Up
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces plans to replace most external suspensions with internal school discipline zones, aiming to prevent pupils spending suspension time on social media and gaming.
NYC Mayor Axes Gifted Kindergarten Program, Angers Parents
Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to eliminate New York City's gifted-and-talented program for kindergarteners has ignited fierce backlash from parents and education advocates.
Term-time holiday fines reach record high as parents opt for cheaper travel
Fines for term-time holidays reached 459,288 last year, with parents accepting penalties to access cheaper deals despite increased penalty amounts.
15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead at Prestigious Roedean School
Sussex Police are investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a 15-year-old pupil at the elite Roedean School in East Sussex. Emergency services were called to the £60,000-a-year institution on Wednesday evening.
Record School Suspensions in England Prompt Policy Overhaul
England sees nearly a million school suspensions in 2023-24, prompting new government guidance to reserve suspensions for serious cases and expand internal exclusion units.
Trump Admin Says San Jose State Broke Law Over Trans Athlete
The Trump administration has determined San Jose State University violated Title IX by allowing a transgender athlete on its women's volleyball team, demanding an apology and record changes.
Mother Demands Inquiry After Student's Death Over Grade Error
The mother of Ethan Scott Brown, who took his own life after being wrongly told he failed his degree, calls for a fatal accident inquiry into systemic failures at the University of Glasgow.
Ofsted Clears School of Bias After MP Visit Cancelled
Ofsted finds no evidence of political bias at Bristol Brunel Academy after Labour MP Damien Egan's visit was postponed due to safety concerns over planned protests.
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