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University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact

The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.

Universities may raise fees under new performance rules

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major policy shift allowing English universities to increase tuition fees above £9,250 if they demonstrate excellence in teaching quality and graduate outcomes.

A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System

The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.

Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed

The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.

Critical Thinking Degrees: Never a Waste of Money

New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.

State Pension Set for Major 2024 Increase

Millions of pensioners could see their state pension payments increase significantly next year as the government confirms the triple lock mechanism will remain in place, potentially delivering the second-largest rise in history.

Mass layoffs hit special education department

Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.

Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son

Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.

MIT rejects Trump policy funding in principles stand

The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.

Why UK vocational training needs more than money

New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.

Special needs school funding crisis deepens

English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.

School Trip Exposes Britain's Educational Divide

A Guardian columnist's eye-opening account of how a simple school field trip reveals the stark reality of educational inequality in modern Britain, where parents' financial contributions increasingly determine children's opportunities.

Labour to reintroduce student grants axed by Tories

Keir Starmer's Labour Party pledges to reintroduce maintenance grants for university students in major policy reversal, aiming to ease cost of living pressures and boost social mobility across Britain.

Court Upholds Trump Admin's UCLA Funding Cut

A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's decision to withdraw funding from UCLA, siding with the government in a pivotal case centred on allegations of antisemitism and free speech violations on campus.

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