MPs Debate Four-Day School Week Petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week to tackle the teacher recruitment crisis. The government has firmly rejected the proposal.
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MPs debate four-day school week petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by over 126,000 people calling for a four-day school week in England. The government has rejected the idea, citing impacts on parents and the economy.
Trump's DoJ Releases Epstein Files on Deadline
The US Justice Department has published thousands of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations. Explore the details and political fallout of this long-awaited release.
Historic 'Three Norths' Alignment Leaves England
A rare alignment of true, magnetic, and grid north has left England after a three-year journey. Experts call it a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event that may not recur for centuries.
STEM teacher recruitment hits 107% of target in major boost
New DfE figures reveal an 11% surge in teacher trainees in England, with STEM subjects exceeding recruitment targets for the first time this decade. Discover the data and the challenges that remain.
Survey: 30% of secondary pupils say they are unmotivated
A new DfE survey reveals rising pupil apathy in UK secondary schools, with stark gaps by gender and income. Discover the findings and the government's response.
School Staff Shortages Harm Education & Safety
A Unison survey finds 3 in 5 schools have fewer staff than last year, jeopardising children's education and safety. Urgent government funding needed to address this crisis.
Schools face 4.9% funding cut risk over SEND costs
UK schools risk a 4.9% real-terms funding cut per pupil if the Department for Education absorbs rising SEND costs, warns the OBR. Discover the implications for mainstream education.
£20bn Send funding timebomb threatens UK schools
UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.
US universities face state department funding ban
Harvard, Yale and Stanford among dozens of US universities at risk of being excluded from a key State Department research partnership over diversity hiring practices. Discover the implications.
Work Experience Crisis: 41% of Firms Say No
New survey reveals time constraints deter businesses from offering school work experience, threatening government's skills pledge. Discover the flexible solution being proposed.
Businesses Struggle with Work Experience Demands
New survey reveals 41% of businesses avoid offering work experience due to time constraints. Discover how flexible placements could bridge the skills gap and prepare young people for employment.
Trump's DoJ sues California over student tuition policy
The US Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against California, challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students. Discover the legal battle's implications.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
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