Guardian's 2025 Christmas Cartoon: Spot the Famous Faces
The Guardian's annual Christmas cartoon challenge by Stephen Collins is back. Can you identify the 20 figures who defined the news in 2025? Test your knowledge now.
The Guardian's annual Christmas cartoon challenge by Stephen Collins is back. Can you identify the 20 figures who defined the news in 2025? Test your knowledge now.
From political upheavals to pop culture moments, 2025 was a year to remember. Take our end-of-year quiz to test your knowledge of the major events, figures, and headlines that defined the last twelve months. How will you score?
The Guardian's video review captures a pivotal year of global upheaval and resilience. Discover the stories that defined 2025 through powerful visual journalism.
Bestselling author Lee Child argues UK schools' focus on 'masterpieces' puts children off reading. He promotes prison literacy scheme to cut reoffending. Read his compelling case.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships as part of a new government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. Discover the new measures.
After winning the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory, Rory McIlroy is the overwhelming favourite for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Vote now!
Professors and students in Alabama appeal a court decision upholding a state law banning DEI initiatives in public universities, citing academic freedom concerns. Read the latest.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
Michigan's education chief faces MAGA backlash after dodging 'how many genders' question. Discover the explosive debate over new gender identity curriculum guidelines.
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should value all occupations equally rather than creating escape routes. Read her compelling argument.
Discover how New Mexico's Historic Women Marker Program is rewriting history with roadside markers and a new school curriculum, celebrating the state's pioneering women.
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
Queensland's government replaces union-linked board members with conservative figures as teacher pay negotiations break down. Discover the implications for education policy.
New polling reveals 66% of Britons disagree with Labour's decision to scrap the EBacc in favour of creative subjects. Discover why this Tory policy retains strong cross-party support.
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while cutting teacher training bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen champion a free RSC curriculum set to transform how Shakespeare is taught in UK secondary schools. Discover how it works.
Primary school pupils aged 10-11 will be first to take refreshed GCSEs in 2029 as Labour faces criticism over education reform pace. Discover what changes are coming.
A conservative law firm threatens a Missouri school district with legal action after students were shown a video for LGBTQ+ History Month. Read the full story on the parental rights dispute.
Guardian readers demand practical life skills like tax education in the curriculum, recalling outdated 1950s gender-segregated lessons. Share your views on modern education.
John Darnielle delivers another lyrical masterpiece with The Mountain Goats' latest album 'Through This Fire', exploring maritime disasters and human resilience in his signature storytelling style.
A decade after Michael Gove's controversial education reforms, we examine the lasting impact of his knowledge-rich curriculum on England's schools, teachers, and students.
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Leading educators demand cooking skills become fundamental in primary curriculum to combat obesity crisis and save NHS billions. Could kitchen classrooms be the future?
Exclusive insight into Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on digital skills, creativity, and real-world learning for the 21st century.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran joins forces with Labour leader Keir Starmer to champion music education reforms in British schools, calling for curriculum changes to nurture future talent.
The Labour Party's proposed curriculum reforms are sparking intense debate as critics warn of a 'wrecking ball' approach to traditional education standards and British cultural heritage.
Global superstar Ed Sheeran reveals his instrumental role in transforming music education across England, as government announces sweeping curriculum reforms to nurture future talent.
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.