Government scraps universal free school meals plan
Ministers have quietly abandoned plans to extend free school meals to all primary school children in England, sparking outrage from anti-poverty campaigners and education leaders.
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800,000 Children Denied Free School Meals in Poverty Gap
New research reveals nearly one million children could lose access to free school meals as temporary pandemic funding expires, creating a devastating hunger gap across Britain.
Parents pay £5,000 for special needs education support
Families across England are being forced to spend thousands on private assessments to secure essential support for children with special educational needs, exposing deep cracks in the education system.
UK Schools Face Deepening Educational Divide, Poll Reveals
Exclusive Sutton Trust research uncovers alarming disparities in educational support during critical school years, with disadvantaged pupils falling further behind their wealthier peers.
SEC probes universities over foreign funding transparency
Major American universities including Texas A&M and University of Texas face federal investigation over alleged failures to disclose substantial foreign funding, particularly from China and Qatar.
Mississippi High School Shooting: Student Opens Fire
Terrifying scenes unfolded at Leland High School in Mississippi when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire in a school corridor, leaving one person injured and triggering mass panic among students and staff.
School Kenya trip costs more than family holiday for seven
A British mother's astonishment as her son's school expedition to Kenya is priced higher than an entire family vacation, sparking debate about educational trip costs and family budgeting.
Rural Hospital Closure Sparks Healthcare Crisis Fears
A small American community faces healthcare devastation as its only hospital shuts down, leaving residents fearing for their lives and highlighting the growing crisis in rural medical services.
US rural airline subsidies failing communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.
Armed Police Lockdown at Moorebak High School
Moorebak High School in Manchester was plunged into a major security scare as police launched a frantic search for a potential armed individual. The school was placed on immediate lockdown, with pupils and staff sheltering in classrooms.
Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage
A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.
Heroic Pupil, 11, Expelled After Disarming Armed Classmate
An 11-year-old middle school student in New Mexico faces expulsion after heroically disarming a classmate who brought a loaded handgun to school. The boy's brave actions, which potentially averted a tragedy, have been met with a controversial zero-toleran
School's 'dangerous' water bottle ban leaves mum furious
A UK mother is outraged after her son's school implemented a ban on students carrying their own water bottles between lessons, citing 'spillage risks' and demanding they use a single, fixed location for hydration instead.
Ofsted 'Raid' on Private School Sparks Formal Complaint
Exclusive: The private Alfred Sutton Primary School in Reading faces backlash after an unannounced Ofsted inspection described as a 'raid'. Parents and staff condemn the 'aggressive' approach, citing severe stress and a flawed process.
School's Cheese Crackers Ban Sparks Mum's Outrage
A mother is left furious after her son's school implements a blanket ban on cheese crackers, citing severe allergies. The controversial policy has ignited a fierce debate on balancing safety with practicality in UK schools.
Teachers reveal shocking state of UK schools: freezing classrooms, broken furniture
Exclusive investigation reveals the harsh reality of England's school funding crisis as teachers describe classrooms with broken furniture, inadequate heating, and severe resource shortages forcing desperate cost-cutting measures.
Ohio High School Football Hazing Scandal: Lawsuit Filed
Shocking allegations emerge as Ohio high school football players are sued for horrific hazing rituals, including sexualised assaults with a broomstick. The lawsuit reveals a culture of abuse and institutional failure.
US Schools Face Financial Cliff as Federal Covid Aid Ends
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Sydney School Lockdown: Armed Police Swarm St Philip Neri
Exclusive report: A prestigious Sydney Catholic school was plunged into a major security lockdown as armed police and multiple emergency vehicles swarmed the grounds, sending parents into a frenzy. Full details on the dramatic incident that shook the Nort
SEND Education Crisis: UK Councils Warn of System Collapse
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Assistant Principal Killed in Huddersfield School Shooting
A community is in mourning after a fatal shooting at North Huddersfield Trust School claimed the life of Assistant Principal Jamie Gorton. Police have launched a murder investigation following the shocking daylight attack.
Headmaster's zero-tolerance revolution transforms troubled school
An inside look at the radical discipline overhaul by Headmaster Gary Phillips at the David Young Academy in Leeds, turning a troubled institution into a beacon of order and high expectations.
7-Year-Old Handcuffed and Given Perp Walk Over Toy Gun
A Missouri mother demands justice after her seven-year-old son was handcuffed, subjected to a 'perp walk', and suspended from school for bringing a toy Nerf gun onto the playground. The shocking incident has sparked a national debate on police response in
TikTok shooting threat sparks school lockdown, student arrested
A student has been arrested after a shooting threat on TikTok prompted a full lockdown at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington. Police are investigating the social media menace that caused widespread panic.
Amazon's Genius School Shop Saves Parents A Fortune
Amazon Australia launches a dedicated Back-to-School hub, slashing the cost of uniforms, stationery, and tech essentials for parents facing rising education expenses.
School's TV Prize Draw To Boost Pupil Attendance
A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.
Headteachers forced to become school caretakers in funding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals England's headteachers are cleaning toilets, fixing boilers, and gardening as school funding hits an all-time low, creating a 'perfect storm' for the education system.
School's 'Squid Game' Singing Policy Sparks Outrage
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking disciplinary measures at a UK academy where tearful children face detention and public singing rituals compared to dystopian gameshow.
Mum's school shoe experiment reveals painful truth
A mother's eye-opening experiment reveals the shocking physical toll of a school day on children's feet. Discover why experts are calling for urgent changes to school footwear policies.
Armed Student Triggers Lockdown at Colorado High School
A major security alert at Evergreen High School, Colorado, ended after an armed student was apprehended. The incident triggered a full lockdown and a massive police response, with no injuries reported.
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