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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Queensland Teachers Told to Teach Creationism in Science
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.
Shakespeare Boosts Reading at UK's Best Primary School
Thomas Jones Primary in West London uses Shakespeare and classic literature to combat the national reading crisis, achieving remarkable results with diverse pupils.
Kids' Quiz: Why Chickens Cluck & Eggs Have Shells
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.
Former Superintendent's $120K Taxpayer Spending Exposed
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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University Pays $200k Over Curry Microwave 'Food Racism' Row
An 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.
NY Town Demands School Board Member's Resignation Over ICE Claims
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.
Carbon Monoxide Scare at Florida School Hospitalises 22 Students
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.
US Says NY School Violated Civil Rights in Mascot Change
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.
Prestigious Boarding School Closes After 100+ Years
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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Laurence Fox Claims School Vaccinated Son Without Consent
Actor-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.
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