Some College, No Degree: The Americans Who Can't Graduate
A photo essay explores the lives of four Americans who left college without a degree due to financial instability, family, illness, and addiction, representing 43.1 million people.
Category : Education Policy
Prince George to attend Eton College this autumn (16.06.2026)
Prince George, 12, will start at Eton College in September, following in the footsteps of his father Prince William, uncle Prince Harry, and other royal family members.
Victoria limits high school screen time to two hours daily
Victorian secondary schools will cap classroom device use at two hours per day from 2027, with primary students also facing limits. Experts welcome the move but question implementation.
PhD student paid $18/hr for cancer research, near poverty
PhD student Maxim Buckley earns $18.50/hr researching childhood leukaemia, below minimum wage. Experts urge government to lift stipends above poverty line to attract researchers.
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Mark Butler warns that a six-month NDIS inquiry extension could cost billions, urging passage of reforms amid opposition and Greens criticism.
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Plan ahead for Father's Day 2026 with UK courier last posting dates. Ensure gifts arrive on time with Royal Mail, DPD, and other services.
Natural History GCSE to Teach Biodiversity and Conservation
A new natural history GCSE in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will teach students about biodiversity, climate change, and conservation, including 20 hours of fieldwork.
Lewisham SEN Unit Cuts Travel Disruption for Special Needs Kids
A new 40-place SEN unit at Deptford Park Primary School in Lewisham helps educate children closer to home, reducing long travel times and disruption, says cabinet member.
Prince George to Attend Eton College This Autumn
Prince George is expected to start at Eton College in September, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle. The decision was influenced by the all-boys environment, security, and proximity to home.
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Over 1 in 5 pupils in England have special educational needs
New DfE data reveals 21% of schoolchildren in England have special needs, with EHCPs rising 11.6% to a record 538,500, highlighting strain on schools and councils.
Students Save $3bn if Hecs Indexation Date Shifted
New costings reveal university graduates could save over $3bn in a decade if the government moves Hecs indexation from June to November, reducing debt growth.
Geoffrey Keating, Educator and Historian, Dies at 89
Geoffrey Keating, a renowned educator and historian who transformed history teaching in schools, has died aged 89. His innovative methods inspired generations.
Teachers and Burnout: Survivorship Bias Hides Crisis
A former teacher shares insight into teacher burnout, arguing survivorship bias hides the real crisis. She calls for flexible work and better leadership.
Unfair childcare criteria and the ‘nerd tax’ for PhDs
PhD students miss out on £8,000 childcare support due to narrow income definitions, forcing some to consider quitting their studies.
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15 Students Killed in Kenya Boarding School Fire
A fire at Utumishi Girls School in central Kenya killed at least 15 students as they slept early Wednesday. The cause is unknown, and search teams are deployed.
52,000 Graduates Share Loan Horror Stories with MPs
Over 52,000 people responded to a Treasury committee inquiry into student loans, with 92% calling interest rates and repayment terms unreasonable, amid growing pressure for reform.
Goldsmiths Students Allege Campus Ban Threat Over Protest
Goldsmiths students say they were threatened with a campus ban during a 32-day library occupation against staff redundancies, as the university faces £22m cuts.
Manchester Uni to Offer Work Placements to All Undergraduates
The University of Manchester will guarantee work placements for all undergraduates, aiming to boost employability and bridge the skills gap.
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NT Remote School Closures Face Legal Challenge
A legal challenge has been launched against the NT government's decision to close remote schools, citing inadequate consultation and impact on Indigenous communities.
Nurseries Charge Extra Fees Over Funding Gap
Campaigners say nurseries in England are charging parents extra fees for consumables to cover government underfunding of free childcare hours, with some paying thousands annually.
UK Universities Warn of Cuts to Hardship Support
Nearly a third of UK vice-chancellors may cut hardship funding for students as financial pressures mount, risking access for disadvantaged groups and widening inequality.
Study on Head Blows in Women's Rugby
A pioneering study aims to understand how repeated head impacts in women's rugby affect brain health, using advanced imaging and cognitive tests.
Adrian Chiles' Failsafe Method for the Nine Times Table
Adrian Chiles shares a clever trick for mastering the nine times table, which many children find hardest. His simple hand method makes nines easy.
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Harvard Faculty Votes to Cap A Grades at 20%
Harvard College will limit A grades to 20% of students starting fall 2027, aiming to curb grade inflation and restore academic integrity.
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HMRC Urges Parents: Check Child Benefit for £1,400
HMRC encourages parents to verify if they qualify for Child Benefit worth over £1,400 annually. Payments can continue beyond age 16 if the child is in approved education or training.
Budget Misses Chance to Fix Unfair Uni Fees for Young
Despite focusing on intergenerational equity, the federal budget failed to address the unfair Job-Ready Graduates scheme, which imposes $52,000 degrees on young Australians.
Send Reforms at Risk from Academic Focus, School Leaders Say
Headteachers warn that the government's emphasis on academic attainment conflicts with proposed Send reforms, creating perverse incentives that penalise inclusive schools.
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