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Nigel de Gruchy, Former NASUWT Leader, Dies at 85

Nigel de Gruchy, the formidable former general secretary of the NASUWT teachers' union, has died aged 85. Remembered for his militant stance and sharp wit, he shaped education policy for a generation. Read his full story.

Govt misses teacher recruitment target by 12%

Official figures reveal the Government recruited only 88% of its secondary teacher target for 2025/26, despite a VAT raid on private schools intended to fund 6,500 new state teachers. Read the full analysis.

SNP Proposes 4-Day Week for Scottish Teachers

Scottish teachers could get a flexible four-day week under new SNP plans to avert strikes. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveils proposals for reduced classroom contact time.

Arizona teachers threatened with bloody shirts

Shocking investigation reveals Arizona teachers targeted with violent threats including blood-stained shirts and death warnings from far-right activists linked to Charlie Kirk's organisation.

Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute

Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.

How teachers use humour to manage six and seven-year-olds

Five experienced primary teachers reveal their secret weapon for managing energetic six and seven-year-olds: laughter. Discover practical strategies that transform classroom chaos into productive learning environments.

Six-Seven Craze: UK Teachers Reveal Classroom Impact

The viral 'six-seven' hand game is causing both disruption and engagement in British classrooms. Educators share their experiences managing the latest playground phenomenon while maintaining learning focus.

NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out

In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.

Texas funeral worker crushed to death by burial vault

A 47-year-old funeral home employee has died in a devastating workplace incident after being crushed by a heavy burial vault at a Texas cemetery. The tragic accident has sparked safety investigations.

Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members

RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.

Floydada: America's Unlikely Pumpkin Capital

Discover how a small Texas town transformed into America's pumpkin powerhouse, producing millions of pumpkins annually and creating an agricultural phenomenon in the heart of the Panhandle.

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