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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.

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.

£7600 Pension Gender Gap Exposed in UK

A damning new report exposes a massive £7600 annual pension divide between men and women in the UK, highlighting a severe retirement crisis for female workers.

GCSE Results: Boys Narrow Attainment Gap as Grades Fall

In a significant shift for UK education, this year's GCSE results show boys are catching up to girls in top grades. Get the full breakdown of the national trends, regional disparities, and what it means for the future.

UK boys' education crisis revealed

A new report reveals a growing crisis in British education as boys consistently underperform compared to girls. Experts warn of long-term consequences for the UK's global standing.

1 in 3 Aussie students fail NAPLAN benchmarks

New NAPLAN data reveals a concerning trend, with a third of Australian students failing to meet literacy and numeracy standards, while the gap widens for disadvantaged pupils.

Labor and Coalition unite on HECS debt reform

In a rare show of bipartisanship, Australia's Labor and Coalition parties have joined forces to pass legislation easing the burden of HECS debt for millions. Discover how this historic move could reshape higher education financing.

AI in Private Schools Risks Widening Education Gap

A new report by the Sutton Trust highlights how private schools are leveraging AI tools, potentially widening the education gap with state schools. Experts call for equitable access to technology.

SEND children in England 20 months behind peers

A new report reveals that children with special educational needs in England are significantly lagging behind their peers, raising urgent concerns about support and resources.

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