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.
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.
Former City & Guilds employees remain uninformed about the organisation's recent sale, despite promises of communication from leadership. The silence continues.
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.
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.
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RecommendedFormer MacKillop College teacher Troy Ollis sentenced to nearly seven years for multiple sex offences against a student, filming encounters including with Disney movie playing.
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.
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.
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.
Educational specialists argue that meaningful project-based activities, not just limiting screen use, are crucial for child development in the digital age.
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RecommendedEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson has demanded schools implement complete phone bans throughout the school day, including break times, with Ofsted to assess compliance.
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 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.
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.
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.
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RecommendedBridget Phillipson instructs schools to enforce mobile-free environments all day, with Ofsted inspections planned. New guidance extends bans to break times and teacher usage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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RecommendedA 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.
Teachers at Queensland Christian schools attended a compulsory creationist conference where they were told to incorporate biblical views into science lessons, including claims about dinosaurs on Noah's Ark.
Thomas Jones Primary in West London uses Shakespeare and classic literature to combat the national reading crisis, achieving remarkable results with diverse pupils.
A fun children's quiz features five multiple-choice questions set by kids, testing knowledge on quirky topics like chicken clucking and eggshells. Submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes.
Dr Devon Horton faces scrutiny after records show $120,000 charged to school card including $2,600 Chick-fil-A bill, amid federal fraud charges and domestic violence arrest.
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RecommendedAn Indian couple received a $200,000 settlement after alleging discrimination when told to stop microwaving curry at University of Colorado Boulder, sparking debate about cultural bias.
Outraged residents in Mahopac, New York, have demanded the resignation of school board trustee Christopher Harrigan, whom they claim works as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, citing conflicts of interest and community safety concerns.
A carbon monoxide detector activation at a Winter Haven Montessori school prompted a full evacuation and hospitalisation of over twenty students as a precautionary measure.
Federal officials claim a New York school district violated civil rights law by changing its team name from Thunderbirds to T-Birds, arguing it erases Native American heritage.
Rendcomb College announces closure after more than a century, citing financial unviability exacerbated by Labour's VAT policy on private education fees, affecting numerous independent schools nationwide.
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RecommendedActor-turned-activist Laurence Fox has launched a furious tirade alleging a school vaccinated his son without proper parental consent, prompting legal action and reigniting debates over parental rights in education.