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.
Category : Education Policy
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.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
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.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
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.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
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.
San Francisco Teacher Strike Ends After Negotiations
The San Francisco teacher strike has ended following extended negotiations, with educators securing improved pay and working conditions. The resolution aims to enhance educational quality and stability for students across the district.
New Statutory Gender Guidance for English Schools
The government has released updated statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England on responding to students questioning their gender, with key changes from the 2023 version.
Minister on Apprenticeships and Children's Centre Closures in West London
Treasury Minister James Murray visited a London ambulance training centre during National Apprenticeship Week, discussing government efforts to promote apprenticeships and responding to Ealing Council's closure of 10 children's centres.
School Gender Guidance Sparks Debate Over Trans Children's Rights
Draft government guidance allows social transition for trans children but restricts facilities access, drawing criticism from campaigners who warn of harm to youth mental health and education.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Funding Cuts Threaten Future of UK Scientific Research
A new report warns that proposed funding reductions could severely impact the UK's scientific community, risking the loss of talent and innovation for future generations.
New UK Primary School Gender Guidance on Pronouns Released
The UK government has issued statutory guidance for primary schools on gender questioning children, allowing different pronouns with caution and parental involvement.
Susie Dent Fights Shrinking Kids' Vocabulary with Word Games
Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent warns children's vocabulary is shrinking due to screen time, urging families to read, talk, and play word games to boost language development.
Children's Vocabulary Shrinking as Screen Time Replaces Reading
Countdown lexicographer Susie Dent warns that children's vocabulary is declining due to excessive screen time, urging families to prioritize reading, conversation, and word games to boost language development.
School Phone Rules Drain 100+ Staff Hours Weekly
New research from Birmingham University shows English secondary schools spend over 100 hours weekly enforcing smartphone policies, with restrictive and permissive approaches both proving resource-intensive.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Class Debate: Accent and Postcode Shouldn't Define Prospects
A discussion on whether class should be a protected characteristic, with arguments against legislation due to subjective definitions and historical context on comprehensive schools.
Page 10 of 14
