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.
Category : Schools
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.
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.
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.
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.
ICE Fears Keep Connecticut Students From Classes
In New Haven, Connecticut, immigrant students are skipping school due to deportation fears under Trump's immigration policies, causing enrollment drops and emotional distress.
Prestigious School Accused of Inaction After Student Assault
The Scots College in Sydney is under scrutiny as a mother claims the school has failed to act adequately after her son was allegedly assaulted by peers in a disturbing 'coming of age' ritual incident.
Teacher's Five Signs of Excessive Screen Time in Kids
A Manchester-born teacher in London shares five observable classroom indicators that children have high screen time at home, sparking debate about balance and parental judgement.
Detroit High School Knife Attack Caught on Video
A terrifying video shows a female student wielding a box cutter chasing a classmate around a classroom at Denby High School in Detroit. The teacher intervened with a chair, preventing injury. The suspect has been arrested.
Oxford Priest Resigns Over Student Grooming Claims
Father Damian Howard, Senior Chaplain at Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, has resigned after a vulnerable student's allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour were substantiated by Jesuit investigators.
School Official Contradicts ICE on 5-Year-Old's Arrest
A Minnesota school board chair describes chaotic ICE apprehension of a five-year-old boy, contradicting Trump officials' claims that the child was taken to prevent him freezing.
Boy Wakes Up Alone After Missing School Bus in Georgia
A seven-year-old student at Suder Elementary School in Jonesboro fell asleep in class and woke up to find all buses had left, forcing him to walk home alone before police intervened.
First UK Screen Time Guidance for Toddlers Expected in April
The UK government is set to release its first official guidance on screen time for young children in April, as studies reveal 98% of two-year-olds use screens for over two hours daily, linking high usage to developmental delays.
Experts Urge Broader Digital Safeguards for Children
Leading academics and educators call for UK policy to address AI risks alongside social media, emphasising real-world connections and comprehensive protections for young people's development.
Wigan School Lockdown Over Armed Man Reports
Platt Bridge Community School in Wigan implemented a lockdown with heightened security measures after police responded to reports of a man with a gun in the vicinity.
Teacher's Viral TikTok Explains Homeschool Decision
Special education teacher Emily Bute from Oahu, Hawaii, has gone viral on TikTok after detailing her decision to homeschool her future children, citing issues with class sizes, rigid curriculums, and testing pressure in public schools.
UC Davis Professor Keeps Job After Threatening Post
A UC Davis professor who made threatening online remarks about 'Zionist journalists' has retained her position following a two-year investigation, receiving only censure and suspension despite widespread outrage.
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