Graduate Crisis: Job Market Shrinks, Welfare Dependence Grows
Graduates face a dual crisis of shrinking job opportunities and expanding welfare dependency, with youth unemployment at a decade high and thousands turning to benefits.
Category : Education
Afghan Women's Book Club Defies Taliban Education Ban
In Afghanistan, a clandestine women's book club is quietly resisting the Taliban's strict ban on female education, providing intellectual refuge and hope through literature.
Linda Burney Joins UTS Board to Advance Aboriginal Education
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has been appointed to the University of Technology Sydney board, aiming to enhance Aboriginal education and representation in higher education.
More Students Join Legal Action Over COVID-Hit Studies
Tens of thousands of additional students have joined a major legal action against universities, seeking compensation for disrupted studies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anne Parry: Pioneer of Inclusive Education and Learning
Anne Parry, a visionary educator who championed inclusive learning and transformed educational practices, has passed away. Her legacy continues to inspire educators worldwide.
Daphne Garcia-Lora: Legacy of Education Reform
Daphne Garcia-Lora, a pioneering figure in education policy, passed away at 78. Her work transformed student advocacy and shaped reforms across the UK.
GCSE Exams Criticized: Calls for Curriculum Reform to Protect Students
Education experts demand bold changes to England's GCSE system, citing alarming links between exam stress and mental health issues among teenagers.
Reform UK Ends Free Library Scheme for Refugees in Lancashire
Reform UK-led Lancashire council has withdrawn from the free Libraries of Sanctuary program, citing value for money concerns despite the scheme costing nothing to taxpayers.
Children with Complex Needs Turned Away from Childcare
Australia's inclusion support program for childcare faces critical funding shortfalls and delays, forcing centers to reject children with disabilities while staff burnout escalates.
Teen's Post-Party Cleanup Surprises Parent
A mother discovers her teenage daughter and friends cleaned up after a party, reflecting on how consistent parenting instilled responsibility and respect for their home.
University Education No Longer Good Value for Money
Students face financial strain and grade inflation, while taxpayer-funded universities struggle with outdated teaching and low-impact research, raising questions about value.
Sudoku 7214 Medium: Cognitive Benefits of Puzzles
Explore how solving Sudoku puzzles like the medium-level 7214 can enhance memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills in daily life.
Epstein Files Impact US Universities: Campus Actions and Reactions
Following the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, US universities are taking actions like faculty reviews and event cancellations. Students and staff share their experiences and institutional responses.
Lost Boys Podcast: Are We Demonizing Teenage Boys?
A new Sky News Daily podcast explores whether demonizing teenage boys contributes to their struggles in education, employment, and the justice system, while highlighting a groundbreaking mentorship program.
Fostering Target Brings Hope for Thousands of Children
Dr Krish Kandiah shares his 20-year fostering journey, highlighting the transformative power of love and support for children in care, as the government sets a new target for foster placements.
Remembering Philip Pacey: St Albans Art Tutor's Legacy
A tribute to Philip Pacey, the informal tutor-librarian at St Albans School of Art, who enriched students' lives with literary studies and gatherings in the 1970s.
Australian University Racism Study Report Findings
A new report from an Australian university exposes systemic racism affecting students and staff, with calls for urgent institutional reforms to address discrimination.
London Preschool Closes Suddenly, 27 Children Displaced
Highams Park Pre-school in East London closed abruptly, leaving 27 children and five staff members without notice. Parents and teachers learned of the closure just one day before, sparking outrage and concern from local MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith.
Lost Boys: Mentoring Program Helps Fatherless Teens
A groundbreaking school initiative in Basingstoke tackles the crisis of fatherless teenage boys, creating a community of male mentors to guide them through emotional and academic challenges.
Leaked Migration Policy Fuels Racism Debate in Universities
A leaked Coalition migration policy has ignited discussions on systemic racism in Australian universities, with political leaders and experts weighing in on the implications for higher education and national discourse.
Students Sue 36 Universities Over Pandemic Teaching Disruption
More than 170,000 students in England and Wales are seeking compensation after universities moved courses online during Covid, following a landmark UCL settlement.
Student Debt Crisis: Graduate Tax Injustice Sparks Political Fire
Mounting anger over student loan repayments in England and Wales ignites political debate, with calls for reform and debt forgiveness as graduates face higher tax rates than the super-rich.
Class Size of 30 Has Social Advantages, Says Retired Headteacher
Andrew Marsh, a retired headteacher, contends that good teachers and positive school culture outweigh class size, highlighting social benefits of 30-pupil classes.
Spanish vs. French: Language Learning Debate in UK Schools
Experts argue against framing language education as a zero-sum game, emphasizing cognitive benefits over utility. Letters critique prioritizing Spanish for employability, highlighting German's demand and cultural enrichment.
London School's 25-Year No-Exclusion Model for Send Inclusion
TCES Nurture Primary in Newham has not excluded a single pupil in 25 years. Staff say their approach of embedding therapy into daily teaching and never excluding children offers a practical model for true Send inclusion.
UK Physics Research Cuts Threaten Cern Collaboration
UKRI's funding changes could slash physics research by 30%, jeopardizing UK scientists' roles at Cern and international projects, risking department closures and a brain drain.
Labour's Special Needs Plan Risks Catastrophic Letdown
The government's Send reform focuses on inclusion in schools but faces criticism over funding gaps, legal rights, and potential cuts to support for vulnerable children.
Climate Education Expands in US Career Training Programs
American schools are adding clean energy courses and sustainability lessons to career education, preparing students for jobs transformed by climate change while addressing youth environmental concerns.
Harvard Faces Justice Department Lawsuit Over Admissions
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging discriminatory admissions practices. The case focuses on legacy and donor preferences, sparking a national debate on fairness in higher education.
Arthur Stockwin, Oxford Scholar of Japanese Politics, Dies
Arthur Stockwin, the renowned Oxford academic who dedicated his career to studying Japanese politics, has died at 90, leaving a profound legacy in Asian studies.
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