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GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
White working-class pupils 'failed' by system, says Keegan
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
T-Level Troubles: UK's Technical Education Reform Faces Critical Challenges
An in-depth investigation reveals the alarming gaps in the UK's flagship T-Level qualifications. Despite being touted as the gold standard for technical education, students and employers report critical shortcomings in maths, English, and essential skills
Trump Pledges English-Only US in Controversial Election Push
Former President Donald Trump pledges to mandate English as the sole official language of the United States if re-elected, targeting citizenship tests and government services in a move critics call divisive.
Trump Budget Slashes Billions from Public School Funding
Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal guts federal education funding, redirecting billions from public schools to private institutions and parent vouchers, sparking a fierce political battle.
Britain's Language Crisis: Why GCSEs Are Failing
A damning reality check reveals how the UK's approach to language learning is creating a cultural and economic disadvantage. Discover why GCSEs aren't working and what needs to change.
Spanish overtakes French as UK's top GCSE language
In a historic shift, Spanish has surpassed French as the most popular modern foreign language for GCSE entries in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, marking a significant change in the UK's educational landscape.
Trump Ed Dept's "Gross Negligence" Over $1.7M Grant Exposed
A scathing federal report reveals the Trump administration's Education Department failed to monitor millions in grants for non-English speaking students, breaching its legal duties and leaving funds vulnerable to misuse.
Taylor Swift and Phil Collins fuel English learning in Jakarta
Jakarta residents are turning to Taylor Swift and Phil Collins lyrics to master English, blending pop culture with language education in a creative surge.
Brits discover they've been pronouncing 'H' wrong
Brits are only just discovering the correct way to pronounce the letter 'H' – and it's blowing minds across the nation. Find out if you've been saying it wrong!
French A-Level overtakes physics in popularity shift
French has surged past physics in A-Level popularity, reflecting a growing trend among UK students to prioritise modern languages over traditional sciences.
A-Level French and Physics decline as Chinese rises
Recent data reveals a significant drop in A-Level entries for French and Physics, while Chinese language studies experience a notable rise among UK students.
A-Level Results: Record Uni Acceptances in 2024
New data reveals a surge in university acceptances as students receive their A-Level results, with record numbers securing their preferred courses despite rising competition.
NI students outperform UK in exam results again
Northern Ireland students have once again achieved higher A-Level and GCSE pass rates than their counterparts in England and Wales, continuing a long-standing trend.
NYC preschools charge $50k+ for early education
Discover the staggering tuition fees of New York City's most exclusive preschools and what parents are willing to pay for early education.
Private school shuts, hundreds of pupils affected
A leading private school has abruptly closed its doors, disrupting the education of hundreds of students and leaving parents scrambling for alternatives.
Phillipson targets school absence crisis
Newly appointed Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges urgent action to address England's school attendance crisis, calling it a 'national priority'.
Phillipson announces UCAS application reforms
UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping changes to the UCAS university application system, aiming to streamline the process and reduce stress for students.
Australia’s international student numbers surge
Australia is experiencing a significant rise in international student enrolments, with numbers climbing steadily. Discover the factors behind this growth and what it means for the country’s education sector.
NYC preschools charge more than Harvard tuition
Discover the staggering costs of New York City's elite preschools, where tuition can rival Ivy League universities. Learn what parents get for their money and why demand remains high.
School violence crisis: Teachers face daily threats and assaults
A disturbing surge in violent incidents in UK schools has left teachers fearing for their safety, with assaults, threats, and abuse becoming alarmingly common.
Trump signs order overhauling university admissions
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order targeting university admissions policies, sparking fierce debate over fairness and diversity in higher education.
South East teachers may strike over school funding
Headteachers in South East England warn of potential strikes as school budgets face severe strain, with the government accused of failing to address funding shortfalls.
Universities urged to accept students who missed grades
Leading universities are being pressured to accept students who narrowly missed their A-level grades, as UCAS data reveals a surge in appeals and clearing placements.
US universities see sharp fall in international students
New data reveals a worrying trend as US universities report a significant fall in international student enrolment for the upcoming semester. Experts weigh in on the causes and potential solutions.
The surprising origins of human language revealed
Discover how Madeleine Beekman's new book, 'The Origin of Language,' uncovers the unexpected history of human speech and its evolutionary roots.