ICE Fear Disrupts Connecticut School Attendance
New Haven schools report declining immigrant enrollment as ICE detentions create widespread fear among students and families, with educators implementing protective protocols.
Category : Education Policy
Steph McGovern Launches Women in Engineering Scholarship
Steph McGovern partners with Teesside University and Enginuity to launch a scholarship supporting female engineering students, aiming to boost diversity in the field.
London Teacher Banned for Child Abuse Images
Iain Saxton, a teacher at Woodford County High School in East London, has been indefinitely banned from teaching after admitting to sharing child abuse images on Telegram.
UK Consults on Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The UK government launches a consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issues tougher guidance for phone-free schools in England. Read the latest details.
Government Launches Under-16s Social Media Ban Consultation
Ministers launch consultation on banning under-16s from social media and issue tougher school phone guidance. Explore the new proposals and political pressures.
A Childhood Lost in Unregulated US Homeschooling
A memoir reveals the dark side of unregulated homeschooling in 1990s Texas, where a child's isolation went unchecked for years. Read the powerful story of escape and its implications for millions today.
Home schooling rises 15% amid SEND and mental health concerns
New DfE data reveals over 175,000 children were home educated in 2024/25. Experts link the rise to insufficient school support for mental health and special educational needs. Discover the key findings and expert reactions.
Exam regulator raises alarm over students using AI to cheat
Sir Ian Bauckham of Ofqual tells MPs AI is not ready to mark exams but poses a serious cheating risk in subjects like history and English. Read the full report.
King William's College Quiz 2025 Answers Unveiled
The full answers to the 121st King William's College general knowledge paper are now public. Explore the history, literature, and trivia that stumped many.
NASUWT calls for social media ban for under-16s
The NASUWT teaching union urges the UK government to ban social media for under-16s, citing evidence of harm to mental health and classroom behaviour. 89% of teachers support the move.
School essentials out of reach for low-income families
New research reveals nine in ten Australian families are anxious about affording back-to-school items, with child poverty projected to rise. Discover the impact on education.
UK urged to end 12-year financial literacy test boycott
The UK has avoided the OECD's PISA financial literacy test since 2012. As the government explores joining in 2029, experts argue participation is vital for evidence-based policy, productivity, and inclusion.
Experts: AI literacy as vital as reading to avoid social divide
As children become AI natives, experts warn of a dangerous social split unless computing skills are taught universally. Learn why coding remains crucial in an automated world.
Inglewood school closures: State takeover sparks community fight
As Inglewood's school district faces multiple closures under state receivership, lifelong residents and teachers fight to save their community's heart. Discover the battle behind the glitz of LA's 'City of Champions'.
Life without a postcode: The cost of a boat childhood
Eve Stanway spent her first 11 years sailing the world with no fixed address or formal schooling. She reveals the loneliness behind the idyllic photos and her journey to find stability.
Ukrainian refugee leaves college over Russian study pressure
A Ukrainian refugee in Stoke-on-Trent was forced to drop out of sixth-form after teachers urged her to study Russian. She calls the request 'insensitive' and akin to discrimination. Read her full story.
NY School Board's 'Wooden Box' Claims Prompt Investigation
A New York school board faces investigation after claims it used a wooden box to silence critics during public meetings. Discover the details and official response.
Lee Child Thrillers Added to UK School Curriculum
Bestselling Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child are being introduced to the UK school curriculum to boost literacy among reluctant readers. Discover how this move aims to engage students.
New Plan to Tackle Misogyny in English Schools
The UK government has announced a new strategy to combat misogyny in English schools, including mandatory training and updated guidance. Read the full details and analysis here.
£550m Plan to Tackle Toxic Masculinity in Schools
A new government strategy will see pupils as young as 11 sent on behaviour courses covering deepfakes and online abuse. Critics question the long-term funding.
King William's College Quiz 2025: Ultimate Challenge
The notoriously difficult King William's College quiz is back for 2025. Can you tackle its cryptic questions on history, literature, and science? Answers revealed 13 January.
Teacher banned for possessing 260+ stolen bank card details
A maths teacher from East London has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found over 260 stolen bank card details on his devices. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
Teachers trained to tackle misogyny in boys
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls. Teachers will be trained to spot early signs of misogyny and teach about healthy relationships.
New £20m strategy trains teachers to spot misogyny in boys
The government unveils a £20m package to train teachers in identifying early signs of misogyny and teaching healthy relationships, aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Justice Dept Civil Rights Shift Puts Students at Risk
As the US Justice Department changes its civil rights priorities under Trump, investigations into school seclusion and restraint stall, leaving disabled and minority children vulnerable. Read the full investigation.
John Sutter, Head of King's College Maths School, Dies at 59
Tributes pour in for John Sutter, the visionary founding head of King's College London Mathematics School, who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy in maths education.
Teacher faces lifetime ban for abusing two pupils
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years, could be banned from teaching for life after a panel found her conduct 'fundamentally incompatible' with the profession. Read the full details.
Italy's restrictive sex education bill sparks protests
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
UK schools overpay on Amazon supplies, report claims
A new report alleges UK public bodies are losing millions on basic supplies due to Amazon's dynamic pricing contracts. Could your local school be affected?
Christian legal group supports SA mother over school content
ADF International, the global arm of the US-based Alliance Defending Freedom, is supporting a South Australian mother considering legal action after her daughter was exposed to controversial material in a school presentation. Explore the details and the w
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