1 in 10 schools confiscate phones, survey finds
A Department for Education survey reveals just 9% of secondary schools require phone hand-in, challenging claims of widespread bans. Discover the data driving the legal challenge.
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DfE's 'Apology' Backfires, Angers Teachers and Parents
The Department for Education faces a backlash after a sarcastic Facebook 'apology' about its policies goes down like a lead balloon with educators and families.
DfE 'tone deaf' joke apology backfires over schools
The Department for Education faces a backlash for a 'tone deaf' social media post boasting of Labour's school achievements. Critics call it condescending and out of touch. Read the full story.
US cuts 38 universities from research over DEI policies
The US State Department plans to remove Harvard, Yale and 36 other universities from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership programme due to diversity hiring practices. Discover the full implications.
Education Department Loses Key Responsibilities in Shake-Up
The Department for Education faces significant restructuring as multiple responsibilities are reassigned to other government departments. Discover how this overhaul will impact UK education policy.
Trump Moves to Dismantle US Education Department
The Trump administration has announced plans to dismantle the US Department of Education, moving six key offices to other federal agencies. Discover the full impact of this major policy shift.
US Education Dept Dismantled as Trump Pushes Closure
The Trump administration is accelerating its plan to shut down the US Education Department, transferring major grant programmes to other agencies. Discover the implications.
Justice Dept Sues Georgia Over 2020 Election
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Georgia, alleging discriminatory voting practices during the 2020 elections. Discover the details and implications.
Labour's mixed messages on music teacher bursaries
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while cutting teacher training bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
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.
Ed Sheeran Sparks Music Education Revolution in England
Global superstar Ed Sheeran reveals his instrumental role in transforming music education across England, as government announces sweeping curriculum reforms to nurture future talent.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
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.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Martin Lewis: GCSE money skills 'grossly inadequate'
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis accuses the Department for Education of ignoring expert advice on compulsory financial education in new GCSE reforms, calling the current provision 'woeful'.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
ATO staff ordered to declare gender identity in diversity survey
The Australian Taxation Office faces backlash after mandating staff to disclose personal diversity details including gender identity and sexuality in what critics call 'invasive workplace surveillance' under the Albanese government.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Trump allies plot Education Department dismantling
Former President Donald Trump's allies are drafting ambitious plans to dismantle the US Department of Education and redirect federal education funding, setting the stage for a dramatic conservative transformation of American schooling.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
DOJ Finds Systemic Racism in Minneapolis and Phoenix Police
A landmark investigation reveals Minneapolis and Phoenix police departments engaged in systemic discrimination against Black and minority communities, following George Floyd's murder.
FBI exposes civil rights abuses by Mississippi police
A federal investigation reveals disturbing patterns of excessive force and rights violations by Jackson police officers, prompting urgent Department of Justice intervention.
Trump Justice Dept faces £230m legal claims over targeting
Explosive legal filings reveal the US Justice Department faces massive compensation claims from individuals who allege they were wrongfully prosecuted for political reasons during Trump's presidency.
Rio police investigate armed attack on education convoy
Shocking armed assault on education officials in Rio de Janeiro leaves vehicles riddled with bullets, prompting urgent police response and raising security concerns.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mobile phones banned in English schools in education overhaul
Bridget Phillipson announces immediate ban on mobile phones in English schools and ambitious teacher recruitment targets in her first major speech as Education Secretary.
Ex-DfE boss reveals government pressure on Ofsted
Exclusive: Jonathan Slater reveals how ministers pushed for favourable school ratings amid pandemic chaos in shocking Whitehall revelations.
UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic
New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.
Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.
Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
College Reforms: A Mixed Bag for Further Education
The government's latest post-16 education reforms offer some promise but fall dangerously short on funding and long-term strategy for England's struggling further education colleges.
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