As Prime Minister Keir Starmer returns from recess, a pivotal white paper on special educational needs in England faces scrutiny. With costs rising and system challenges mounting, this reform could define his government's success or failure.
The Labour government confronts mounting pressure to reform England's student loan system as the repayment threshold faces a three-year freeze, potentially triggering larger payments for graduates.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The UK government announces major education reforms targeting the disadvantage gap and SEND system, sparking mixed reactions from parents and officials.
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Ministers propose overhauling disadvantage funding criteria, shifting from free school meals to family income, amid concerns over funding levels and regional inequalities.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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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.
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, a visionary educator who championed inclusive learning and transformed educational practices, has passed away. Her legacy continues to inspire educators worldwide.
Daphne Garcia-Lora, a pioneering figure in education policy, passed away at 78. Her work transformed student advocacy and shaped reforms across the UK.
Education experts demand bold changes to England's GCSE system, citing alarming links between exam stress and mental health issues among teenagers.
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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.
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.
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.
Andrew Marsh, a retired headteacher, contends that good teachers and positive school culture outweigh class size, highlighting social benefits of 30-pupil classes.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
