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.
Category : Schools
Vegas Teacher Fired Over Classroom Racial Slur
A substitute teacher at Centennial High School in Las Vegas has been dismissed after a video showed her using a racial slur and questioning its usage in a classroom discussion.
Fettes College 'Wholly Failed' Pupils in Decades of Abuse
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals Fettes College in Edinburgh failed to protect pupils from sexual, physical and emotional abuse spanning four decades, with racism and discrimination also prevalent.
Chicago Teacher Suspended Over Pro-ICE Post
A Chicago elementary school teacher has been placed on administrative leave after expressing support for ICE agents on Facebook, sparking fury in the predominantly Hispanic community and allegations of double standards.
Ofsted Finds No Bias at Bristol School Over MP Visit
A snap Ofsted inspection at Bristol Brunel Academy found no evidence of partisan political views after the school postponed a visit by Labour MP Damien Egan following planned protests.
Fettes College Inquiry Finds Decades of Abuse Failures
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals Fettes College wholly failed pupils over four decades, with sexual, physical and emotional abuse from the 1950s onwards.
Gordonstoun Pupils Join 24/7 Coastguard Emergency Team
Senior pupils at King Charles's former school Gordonstoun are now on call 24/7 to support HM Coastguard with emergency search-and-rescue operations across north-east Scotland.
Parents Seek Clearer School Readiness Guidance Amid Crisis
New data reveals a widening gap between parental expectations and classroom reality regarding school readiness, with rising living costs and screen use exacerbating the issue across England and Wales.
Teachers' Brutally Honest Advice to Australian Parents
Australian primary school educators share frank insights in a Q&A forum, urging parents to trust their professional perspective on child development, lying, hygiene and fostering independence.
School Tribute to Shark Victim Nico Antic with Paddle Out
Rose Bay Secondary College honours 12-year-old Nico Antic, who chose bravery as his personal value, with a community paddle out at North Bondi after his tragic death in Sydney Harbour.
Whitehall Row Over School PE Funding Cuts
A major government dispute has erupted as health and education departments propose slashing PE budgets, contradicting ministers' promises to combat childhood obesity through school sports.
City & Guilds Ex-Staff Await Answers on Privatisation
Former City & Guilds employees remain uninformed about the organisation's recent sale, despite promises of communication from leadership. The silence continues.
Stanford Settles with Katie Meyer's Family After Suicide Lawsuit
Stanford University has reached a settlement with the family of soccer star Katie Meyer, who died by suicide in 2022. The agreement includes retiring her jersey and implementing mental health reforms.
Holocaust Memorial Day Ignored in Schools as Knowledge Declines
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK schools marking Holocaust Memorial Day, with many teachers deeming it 'controversial' amid Gaza conflict tensions, despite urgent warnings from survivors.
Teacher Jailed for Filming Sex with Student as 'Trophy'
Former MacKillop College teacher Troy Ollis sentenced to nearly seven years for multiple sex offences against a student, filming encounters including with Disney movie playing.
GCSE English Diversity Crisis: Decades to Reach Goals
A new report reveals it will take 20 years for just 10% of GCSE English Literature students to study a text by an author of colour, with full representation not until 2115.
Student Found Dead After Vanishing in Sub-Zero Cold
Lucas Mattson, a 19-year-old University of Michigan student, was found deceased after being reported missing while walking in sub-zero temperatures wearing only a t-shirt and jeans in Ann Arbor.
School Lockdown After Man Seen with Suspected Weapon
John Spence Community High School in North Shields was placed into lockdown after a man was spotted with a suspected weapon at a nearby bus stop, prompting urgent police response.
Experts: Hands-On Learning Beats Screen Time for Children
Educational specialists argue that meaningful project-based activities, not just limiting screen use, are crucial for child development in the digital age.
Phillipson Demands Full School Phone Ban Including Breaks
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has demanded schools implement complete phone bans throughout the school day, including break times, with Ofsted to assess compliance.
Teacher Charged with Child Rape After Online Messages
A Kentucky elementary school teacher faces severe new charges including rape of a child under 12, expanding a case that began with inappropriate online contact during remote learning.
Labour Accused of Hypocrisy Over Private School VAT and Overseas Expansion
Labour faces accusations of hypocrisy for promoting British private school expansion in Nigeria through its International Strategy while imposing 20% VAT on fees domestically, damaging schools' viability.
Liverpool School Lockdown Over Email Threat
The Belvedere Academy in Liverpool was placed under lockdown after receiving a threatening email, with pupils and teachers sheltering under desks as police swept the building.
UK Schools Face Total Mobile Phone Ban Under New Guidance
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written to headteachers calling for a total ban on mobile phones throughout the school day. The updated guidance prohibits all pupil phone use, with Ofsted to inspect compliance.
Full-Day Phone Ban Demanded in English Schools
Bridget Phillipson instructs schools to enforce mobile-free environments all day, with Ofsted inspections planned. New guidance extends bans to break times and teacher usage.
Phone-Free Schools: Education Secretary's New Crackdown
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written to headteachers demanding schools become entirely phone-free zones during the school day, with teachers also advised against phone use in front of pupils.
Trump Travel Ban Strands Myanmar Student from US College
Patrick Thaw's University of Michigan studies were abruptly halted when Trump's travel ban left him stranded in Singapore, highlighting wider challenges for international students.
Teacher Dies in Snowstorm, 13th Fatality
Rebecca Rauber, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher from Emporia, Kansas, was discovered deceased in a wooded area after a severe winter storm. Police believe hypothermia caused her death.
Home Schooling Crisis in Blackpool as National Rates Soar
New data reveals one in 50 children are now home schooled in deprived Blackpool amid a 38% national rise, with mental health and bullying cited as key reasons raising safeguarding concerns.
Teacher's Egg Experiment Sparks Tears Over Race Lesson
A teacher's simple egg demonstration explaining racial equality to young pupils has gone viral, moving viewers to tears with its powerful message about inner sameness.
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