Scotland Proposes Four-Day School Teaching Weeks
Scotland's Education Secretary outlines plans for a four-day teaching week and flexible school hours. Discover how this aims to support teachers and improve pupil outcomes.
Category : Education
Students protest AI-generated teaching at Staffordshire Uni
Students at the University of Staffordshire feel 'robbed' after discovering their digital careers course is largely taught by AI. A video shows a student confronting his lecturer. Read the full story.
Students fight AI-generated university course
University of Staffordshire students feel 'robbed' after discovering their career-change course was largely taught by AI. Read their story and the university's response.
Headteacher sacked for leaving alcohol near pupils
A former headmistress has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after storing alcohol in her office, which was used by vulnerable SEND pupils. Discover the full details of the misconduct case.
Summers leaves Harvard roles during Epstein investigation
Harvard economist Larry Summers relinquishes teaching and directorship roles as university investigates his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Read the latest developments.
Council rejects call to delay autism school closure
Wandsworth Council has rejected a request to delay the closure of Bradstow School, a residential school for autistic children. The school, facing a £1m deficit, will shut on December 31.
Harvard probes Larry Summers' Epstein connections
Harvard University investigates former president Larry Summers' Jeffrey Epstein ties as he resigns from OpenAI board. Read the latest developments in this ongoing scandal.
US Cuts 38 Universities from Research Over DEI
The US State Department plans to suspend 38 elite universities, including Harvard and Yale, from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership due to their diversity hiring practices. Discover the full list and implications.
Trump Administration Dismantles Education Department
The Trump administration reassigns US Education Department powers to six federal agencies, sparking Democratic criticism over resource cuts for schools and students.
Actor warns SATs are 'devastating' for SEND children
Anna Maxwell Martin and parent groups demand SATs reform, citing devastating effects on children with special educational needs. Join the call for an inclusive education system.
Nottingham University considers cutting 48 degree courses
The University of Nottingham could close 48 degree courses including modern languages and music, risking the East Midlands becoming a 'linguistic desert'. Read more about the controversial plans.
British Library Strike: Support Grows for Workers
As British Library staff strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's demand we value library workers and restore well-stocked libraries, vital to UK culture and education. Join the conversation.
Mum calls for homework to be abolished in UK
Parenting coach and ex-teacher Abi Clarke argues homework causes stress and should be scrapped. Discover why she believes home should be for relaxation, not work.
Chemical spill at Staffordshire school hospitalises five
Three teenagers and two adults hospitalised after chemical exposure at Biddulph High School. Emergency services responded to the incident on Conway Road. Read the latest updates.
Up to 350 jobs cut at Australia's CSIRO
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
Teacher arrested after pupils eat cannabis gummies
Two Indiana high school students accidentally consumed THC-infused sweets allegedly left out by their teacher. The educator now faces multiple criminal charges as the school launches an internal investigation.
Sheffield schools get bleed kits after campaign
Sheffield schools are introducing emergency bleed kits, championed by campaigners including the parents of murdered schoolboy Harvey Willgoose, in a move to save lives from knife crime.
US International Student Numbers Plunge 17%
New international student enrolments in US universities fell 17% this academic year, the largest drop in a decade outside the pandemic. Discover the impact of visa restrictions and the $42.9bn economic risk.
Gap Years: More Than Just Travel for UK Students
Discover why gap years are becoming essential for UK students to save money and gain maturity before university, especially for those from regional areas facing financial pressures.
Student sues London uni over wrongful expulsion
A former student is taking Richmond American University London to court after being expelled over impersonated social media posts. She seeks £98,000 in damages for financial and mental health impacts.
70 Schools Close Due to Asbestos in Play Sand
Nearly 70 schools in Australia's capital close as asbestos is found in play sand. Kmart and Target issue recalls. Authorities say health risk is low. Stay informed.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cut over antisemitism
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
Icelandic Language Endangered by AI and English Media
Former Icelandic PM warns native language faces extinction due to AI dominance and English media consumption. Urgent action needed to preserve linguistic heritage.
University Leader Slams International Student Levy Plan
Manchester University Vice-Chancellor warns proposed 6% surcharge on international fees will 'hurt the sector' and damage UK's global education standing. Read why this policy concerns universities.
Oxford student who quit Man City for university
Han Willhoft-King explains why he left Manchester City's academy to study law at Oxford University after training with Guardiola and De Bruyne. Discover his remarkable journey.
UK's 6% Student Tax Risks £621m University Funding
MP Virenda Sharma warns Britain's proposed international student tax undermines trade relations with India and risks driving talent to competitors like Canada and Australia.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
Clean-up crews target vulnerable UK students
An investigation into the 'clean-up crews' of men who target intoxicated students outside UK nightclubs. Learn about the dangers and what universities are doing.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Greg McCarthy, Historical Educator, Dies Aged 47
Greg McCarthy, who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive character performances, has died aged 47. Discover his remarkable legacy.
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