A pilot of new school food standards in England led to a 15% decline in meal uptake as children rejected healthier options for packed lunches, raising concerns about the policy's impact on nutrition and costs.
Readers express strong opinions on new government restrictions on school meals aimed at reducing obesity and tooth decay, with arguments ranging from parental responsibility to nutritional education.
Israeli forces fired teargas at Palestinian schoolchildren staging a sit-in after settlers blocked access to their school in Umm al-Khair village on the first day back from a 40-day suspension.
New school food standards in England, effective from September 2027, will ban deep-fried items like fish and chips and require desserts to be 50% fruit. This update aims to lower childhood obesity rates, with 24% of young children currently overweight.
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Recent modifications to Plan 2 student loan terms will yield a £679 million surplus for the Treasury, disproportionately affecting lower and middle-income graduates while high earners remain largely unaffected.
Giulio Lepschy, a renowned linguist and professor, passed away, leaving a profound impact on the study of Italian and Romance languages through his extensive research and teaching.
Over 22,000 students in England face repaying maintenance loans after universities wrongly registered weekend courses as eligible, sparking legal challenges and criticism from the NUS.
Australian writer Jane Caro discusses her advocacy for public education, critiques private school funding, and reflects on privilege, anxiety, and her career journey during a Sydney walk.
Female teachers report increasing misogyny from male students influenced by online figures like Andrew Tate, with experts calling for urgent government action and community support.
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Thousands of UK students improved their GCSE and A-level grades using MyEdSpace's online revision courses, with results far exceeding national averages. The 2026 Easter courses offer flexible, expert-led sessions.
PragerU, a conservative nonprofit, is expanding its reach into American education systems with free lesson plans and videos, raising concerns among academics about political influence in classrooms.
GCSE and A-level students can use MyEdSpace's structured revision courses to study efficiently, avoid late-night cramming, and achieve higher grades with expert-led sessions.
The UK government has announced a cap on student loan interest rates at 6% from September, affecting millions of graduates in England and Wales. This move aims to address inflation concerns but may not fully alleviate debt burdens.
The UK government has announced a cap on interest rates for plan 2 and 3 student loans at 6% starting September, aiming to shield graduates from inflation spikes driven by global conflicts.
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The Labour government announces a cap on student loan interest rates at six percent, aiming to protect graduates from inflation pressures linked to Middle East conflict.
Student loan debt has surged to alarming levels, with graduates facing repayment struggles due to frozen thresholds and high interest rates. This crisis exposes broader issues in Britain's welfare system, including unsustainable public debt and demographi
Iowa enacts a law prohibiting LGBTQ+ themed books in public schools, raising concerns over censorship and educational freedom across the United States.
The US Department of Education has terminated agreements with five school districts and one college that protected transgender students under federal civil rights law.
Australian schools are using therapy dogs to help children overcome reading anxiety and improve literacy rates, with programs showing significant success in boosting confidence and engagement.
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Olive Howes, who passed away at 98, was a trailblazer in early childhood education. She established a nursery school in the 1950s and influenced educational policy through her work with Cheshire County Council.
A NASUWT union poll of 5,000 teachers reveals escalating misogynistic abuse targeting female staff, with nearly a quarter reporting incidents in the past year, prompting calls for urgent intervention.
Wynne Harlen, a leading figure in primary science education and assessment, has passed away at 88. Her work emphasized using children's curiosity to shape learning.
National Education Union leader Daniel Kebede delivers scathing critique of Labour government's education record, warning of member exodus and potential industrial action over funding and policy failures.
Only a small fraction of 43 million Americans have seen student loans canceled, but for those who have, the relief has been life-changing, opening doors to new careers and financial stability.
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A National Education Union survey reveals nearly half of teachers oppose AI tutoring, citing declines in writing, problem-solving, and critical thinking among secondary school students in England.
A new survey reveals that two-thirds of secondary school teachers believe AI tools are eroding pupils' critical thinking and conversational abilities, as government plans for AI tutors advance.
XTX Markets, a leading algorithmic trading firm, has pledged a £40 million donation to nurture young mathematical talent in London, aiming to boost education and innovation in the financial sector.
The UK's student loan book is valued £33bn lower than official accounts, masking national debt. Plan 2 loans burden graduates with high tax rates and phantom balances, urging reform for fairness and growth.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski announced plans to abolish Ofsted, calling it a 'toxic, failed institution,' and oppose academisation, while criticizing Labour for embedding Tory failings in education policy.
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As the Easter break begins, many GCSE and A-level students fall into a common revision trap that can harm exam results. Discover how structured courses offer a solution.
