Scotland's £77M supply teacher bill exposes education crisis
Scottish councils are facing a financial crisis as supply teacher spending hits record £77 million annually, revealing deep-rooted staffing shortages across the education system.
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Six Plus Seven Meme Takes Over UK Classrooms
A viral maths meme dividing the internet has now infiltrated UK schools, creating classroom chaos as teachers battle to maintain order while students passionately debate the correct answer.
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.
Teacher banned for life over Muslim pupil comments
A UK teacher has been permanently barred from the profession after making inappropriate comments about a Muslim student's appearance and referencing Iran's strict dress code laws during a classroom discussion.
Teacher banned over 'honour killings' lesson controversy
A UK teacher has been prohibited from the classroom following a controversial religious studies lesson about 'honour' killings that left students distressed and prompted safeguarding concerns.
Dad jailed for classroom attack breaking teacher's ribs
A furious father has been sentenced to prison after storming into his child's school and brutally assaulting a teacher, leaving the educator with multiple broken ribs and severe injuries in a shocking case of classroom violence.
Why UK Schools Are Banning The '67' Meme
Discover why UK schools are cracking down on the viral '67' meme and what this mysterious number really means in teen slang culture.
Schools stop questioning pupils to prevent anxiety
Controversial new teaching guidance suggests avoiding direct questioning of students to reduce classroom anxiety, raising concerns about academic standards and teacher authority.
School staff member dies after student attack
A devastating incident at a British educational institution has left a staff member dead after being assaulted by a pupil, prompting serious questions about school safety protocols.
UK School Crisis: Fights, Gangs and Teacher Burnout
An exclusive investigation reveals the shocking reality facing secondary school teachers across Britain, from physical violence to criminal exploitation of students.
Violent Behaviour Crisis in Scottish Primary Schools
Exclusive investigation reveals escalating behavioural crisis in Scottish schools, with primary pupils displaying violence, swearing, and classroom disruptions that are pushing teachers to breaking point.
Australia launches national review into school bullying crisis
Education Minister Jason Clare announces urgent national review into school bullying as shocking statistics reveal Australia faces a classroom behaviour crisis affecting student safety and learning outcomes.
AI Teachers Transform UK Classrooms with Microsoft & OpenAI
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-powered teaching assistants are transforming UK classrooms, raising questions about the future of education and teacher roles.
Three Scottish school staff assaulted by pupils in one week
Shocking new report reveals escalating violence in Scottish schools as staff face physical attacks from aggressive students, prompting calls for urgent government action.
Mandatory oracy training for all new teachers announced
Bridget Phillipson announces revolutionary teacher training reforms focusing on communication skills, aiming to transform classroom standards across England.
Teacher gang-raped by students in classroom horror
Shocking court case reveals three teenage boys sexually assaulted their 38-year-old teacher after school hours in a brutal classroom attack that has stunned the French educational community.
Schoolgirl's emotional breakdown on Educating Yorkshire
A powerful moment from Educating Yorkshire shows a young student overwhelmed with emotion during lessons, highlighting the intense pressures faced by today's schoolchildren.
Substitute teacher suspended after video call blunder
A substitute teacher in the US faces suspension after accidentally video-calling a pupil's mother during a virtual class, with students capturing the embarrassing exchange on camera.
English Teacher's Viral Song Becomes TikTok Sensation
An English teacher's original song 'Lesson in Satire' becomes an unexpected TikTok sensation, proving creativity thrives in UK classrooms and sparking conversations about modern education.
California Governor Newsom pushes school mobile phone ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom announces sweeping mobile phone restrictions in schools, aiming to tackle classroom distractions and improve student wellbeing across the state.
German school stabbing: Multiple injured in college attack
Shocking scenes at Westfalenkolleg college in Germany as multiple people are stabbed in a brutal classroom attack, with police launching a major investigation into the motive behind the violence.
Christmas train cancellations: Major routes shut for engineering
Holiday travel plans face massive disruption as Network Rail announces extensive Christmas engineering works affecting major stations including Paddington and King's Cross.
COVID outbreaks force schools back to remote learning
Exclusive data reveals dozens of English schools have partially closed as COVID-19 sweeps through classrooms, raising concerns about ongoing disruption to children's education.
American flag sweater sparks classroom 'fascist' row
A secondary school student was removed from class after her patriotic sweater featuring the Stars and Stripes triggered a political confrontation with her teacher, who labelled the garment 'fascist' in a heated exchange that's raising questions about poli
Scottish Labour targets SNP over teacher recruitment crisis
Scottish Labour launches bold education reform plan targeting SNP's failing teacher recruitment strategy, promising immediate action to tackle classroom shortages across Scotland.
Texas teacher investigated after snake kills student's kitten
A Texas teacher faces investigation after her classroom snake escaped and killed a student's emotional support kitten, sparking outrage and safety concerns at Alvord Elementary School.
Labour plans radical education system overhaul
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils Labour's ambitious plan to overhaul school curriculum, assessment methods, and classroom technology in preparation for government.
Teacher jailed for sexual assault on pupil
A supply teacher from Great Bardfield has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual activity with a 16-year-old student at a secondary school in Essex.
Schools invest £50k in lockable phone pouches to ban distractions
Hundreds of UK schools are implementing lockable phone pouches in a major initiative to combat classroom distractions and improve student focus, with some institutions investing up to £50,000 in the technology.
NSW Schools Ban ChatGPT After Student Misuse
Public schools in New South Wales have blocked access to the AI chatbot ChatGPT after students were caught using the technology to complete assignments and disrupt lessons, raising urgent questions about AI in education.
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