Trump Administration Dismantles Education Department
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon oversees agency's dissolution as staff describe plummeting morale and chaotic transfers of key programmes. Read the full investigation.
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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.
Texas Schools in Ten Commandments Legal Clash
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
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.
Teachers Track ICE to Protect Immigrant Students
San Diego educators conduct dawn patrols to monitor ICE activity near schools, protecting students' right to education despite rising immigration arrests and fear in mixed-status families.
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.
Malala's personal journey in revealing new book
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai shares her experiences with loneliness, university life, and mental health in her new book 'Finding My Way'. Discover the human side of the activist.
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.
Taxing the rich 'pointless'? Readers debate
Metro readers clash over whether taxing the wealthy effectively raises revenue as Labour faces tough fiscal choices. Join the debate on tax policy and immigration.
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.
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.
Social Mobility Debate: Job Respect vs Class Escape
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should focus on making all jobs respected and viable rather than creating more competition.
Lord Taverne's Support for Immigrant Family Revealed
Discover how Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne supported an immigrant family during the Falklands War and later contributed to Brighton education. Read this inspiring story of compassion.
Multilingual UK Families: Preserving Language Diversity
Discover how multilingual households maintain cultural heritage through language switching and why schools should embrace linguistic diversity in education. Read more about preserving identity.
Rule Breakers: Afghan Girls' Robotics Team Film
Inspiring true story of Afghan girls defying societal norms to compete in international robotics competitions. Discover this rousing drama featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
I grew up on a boat but craved stability
Eve Stanway spent her childhood sailing the world, but what she truly desired was a permanent home. Her story explores the hidden costs of a nomadic life for children. Discover the full story.
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.
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.
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.
$50,000 Arts Degrees to Continue Until 2027
Australian students face $50,000 arts degrees until at least 2027 as government delays reform of the controversial Job Ready Graduates scheme. Discover why critics are demanding urgent action.
Special needs services face 'total collapse' in England
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
New Zealand Overhauls Curriculum with Māori History
New Zealand introduces landmark curriculum changes integrating Māori history and perspectives. Discover how this educational reform shapes national identity.
Queensland removes union leaders from curriculum board
Queensland government replaces union representatives with conservative figures on curriculum board as teacher pay negotiations break down. Learn about the implications for education.
Schools in England 'steering away' special needs pupils
New research reveals a stark postcode lottery for children with special educational needs, as some schools take on six times more Send pupils than others. Urgent government action is needed.
Labour's mixed messages on music education funding
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while withdrawing teacher bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
UK entrepreneurship crisis: 80% founders financially strained
New research reveals Britain's startup crisis as 80% of founders face financial strain. Discover how early funding and education could unlock economic growth.
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