School Investment Plan Slammed as 'Plug Socket' Funding
Labour's education white paper aims to halve the achievement gap for disadvantaged pupils, but teaching unions criticize the funding as insufficient for meaningful reform.
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Labour's Send System Overhaul: Key Changes and Impact
Labour is set to reveal plans to reform the special educational needs and disability system, addressing a £14bn debt crisis and improving support for children in mainstream schools.
AI Education Divide Warning Without National Pilot
Independent Schools Australia urges federal government to launch national AI pilot program to prevent a 'two-speed system' in education, as adoption varies widely across schools.
Families Fear Send Reforms May Worsen Special Needs Crisis
Families with children requiring special educational needs support express deep concerns over upcoming government reforms, fearing changes could exacerbate existing struggles in accessing adequate help and resources.
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Tories Vow to End Student Loan Interest 'Debt Trap'
Conservatives propose abolishing real interest rates on Plan 2 student loans, while Labour prioritizes maintenance grants for poorer students amid escalating debate over graduate debt burden.
Teenage Boys' Reading Rates Plummet, Under 10% Daily
New research reveals only 10% of teenage boys read for pleasure daily, as schoolwork, screens, and sports crowd out reading habits, with boys lagging behind girls at every age.
Debate on Free Universities and NHS Funding in Dining Across Divide
Two men from the south-west, Grant and Peter, share a love of boats but clash over tuition fees and NHS funding in a candid conversation about education and healthcare.
Phillipson Unveils Decade-Long Send Overhaul in England
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges faster support for children with special needs under a controversial Send system overhaul, promising a careful transition over ten years.
Tories Pledge to Cut Student Loan Interest Rates
The Conservative party has pledged to cap interest on Plan 2 student loans at RPI only, currently 3.8%, to ease debt burden for millions of graduates.
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Education Secretary to Face Questions on School Attainment Gap Plans
Bridget Phillipson will address media as government unveils white paper targeting halving the disadvantage gap in England's schools by the time children born in this parliament finish secondary education.
Sweeping School Reforms Unveiled to Halve Disadvantage Gap
The UK government announces major education reforms targeting the disadvantage gap and SEND system, sparking mixed reactions from parents and officials.
Plan to Halve School Attainment Gap in England Announced
Ministers propose overhauling disadvantage funding criteria, shifting from free school meals to family income, amid concerns over funding levels and regional inequalities.
DOJ Joins Suit Over LA School Diversity Program
The Trump administration's Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit alleging that Los Angeles schools discriminate against white students through a decades-old program designed to combat segregation.
Nadiya Hussain Swaps TV for Teaching After BBC Axe
Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has left showbusiness to work as a teaching assistant, feeling judged but fulfilled in her new role after the BBC dropped her cookery series.
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Send Team Exodus Creates Child Assessment Backlog in Barking
A third of Barking and Dagenham Council's special educational needs staff resigned last summer, causing a significant backlog in child care assessments and delaying vital support plans for vulnerable children.
London Leads England's Top Private Schools in 2025 Results
London hosts eight of England's top ten private schools based on 2025 A-level and GCSE results, with St Paul's School in Barnes ranking first nationally.
Ex-Education Secretaries Call for Labour Support on Send Overhaul
Five former Labour education secretaries, including David Blunkett and Estelle Morris, have signed an open letter urging MPs to back the government's Send reforms, calling it a 'once in a generation chance' to fix the failing system ahead of a key white p
Nigel de Gruchy: Union Leader and Education Reformer
Nigel de Gruchy, former NASUWT general secretary, passed away, leaving a legacy of union activism and educational reform in the UK. His career spanned decades of advocacy for teachers.
Purdue Accused of Unofficial Ban on Chinese Students
Purdue University faces allegations of an unofficial policy to automatically reject students from China and other nations, amid broader US political pressure on academic ties.
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The Jeffrey Epstein case reveals how academics, craving recognition beyond ivory towers, were drawn to his offers of social capital and shortcuts around academic indignities.
Special Education Reform Gamble Sparks Outcry in UK
The UK government's controversial special education reforms face fierce criticism as parents and educators claim officials are ignoring their concerns, risking the welfare of vulnerable students.
Bard College and WilmerHale Launch Legal Education Partnership
Bard College and law firm WilmerHale announce a new partnership to enhance legal education, focusing on practical skills and interdisciplinary learning for students.
England's Send Overhaul: Schools Get Budgets for Special Needs
The UK government announces sweeping reforms to special educational needs provision, shifting funding from councils to mainstream schools to curb costs and improve support for children.
Pepper Spray Attack Injures 19 Children at German Primary School
A mass casualty incident was declared in Hürth, Germany after unknown attackers released pepper spray at a primary school, injuring 19 children with 12 hospitalized.
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Desmond McConnell: Mineralogist Who Studied Moon Dust
Desmond McConnell, a pioneering mineralogist who worked at Cambridge and Oxford universities, studied Apollo 11 lunar samples and advanced crystal structure research, leaving a lasting legacy in geology and physics.
Pocock: Jobs Ready Graduate Scheme Creates Segregated Education
New data reveals a 10% drop in low-SES university enrolments since 2020, with law and commerce seeing 17.7% fewer disadvantaged students. Experts warn the Morrison-era scheme is creating a two-track system.
Special Needs Support Eligibility Review in Secondary Schools
A government review is set to assess eligibility criteria for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in secondary schools across England, aiming to address funding pressures and improve outcomes.
SEND Support Reviews Planned for Secondary School Entry
The government plans to review support for pupils with special educational needs as they move to secondary school, aiming to reduce reliance on EHCPs and introduce new Individual Support Plans.
Newham Libraries Saved After Budget Cut Reversal
No Newham libraries will close after a planned £1.6m spending cut was partially reversed, with £470,000 in staffing savings scrapped. The library service's future will be decided after May's council elections.
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