One of the UK's largest teaching unions urges the government to impose a statutory ban on social media for under-16s, citing a surge in poor behaviour and mental health harms linked to online platforms.
A 52-year-old man has died following a medical episode after NSW police used pepper spray during an arrest for alleged domestic violence in Homebush. Read the latest on the independent investigation.
Thousands of pupils face disruption as snow closes schools. Discover the official temperature guidelines for classrooms and who decides if a school shuts. Stay informed.
New figures reveal a 58% spike in home-schooling in Scotland, with parents citing violence and falling standards. Over 70,000 pupils have missed half their lessons. Discover the data behind the education exodus.
Over 2,000 pupils now home educated in Scotland as parents cite violence and falling standards. Exclusive data reveals a 58% rise in five years and a truancy crisis.
Educators argue that playful trends like the 'six-seven' phrase are crucial for social bonding and learning, not a decline in logic. Discover why harmless humour is essential in the classroom.
A mobile phone ban in New York City schools has uncovered a surprising gap in students' skills: many cannot read analogue clocks. Discover the cultural shift and wider implications.
A man in his 20s has been detained following an incident at Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows, Greater Manchester, leaving five people injured. Police remain on the scene.
Tributes are paid to Harold David Turner, a 68-year-old Royal Navy veteran, who died in hospital following an incident at a property in Denbighshire on Christmas Day afternoon.
A mobile phone ban in New York schools has uncovered a surprising gap in pupils' education: many cannot tell the time on analogue clocks. Discover the wider impact on school culture.
A residential area in Whitlam, Canberra, was placed under police lockdown on Christmas Eve after reports of a man with a firearm. Residents told to stay indoors.
A San Francisco cable car's sudden stop on California Street injured 15 people, prompting a major emergency response. Two were taken to hospital immediately.
Derbyshire Police provide a crucial update after a major incident in Derby led to the evacuation of 200 homes. Get the latest details on the ongoing investigation.
Armed police have locked down Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3, suspending transport links. Drivers are told not to leave vehicles. Get the latest updates.
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sex with pupils, could be barred from teaching for life after a professional conduct hearing. Read the full details.
A major incident has been declared in Derby, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of homes. Two men are in custody on suspicion of explosives offences. Follow the latest updates.
A tame school deer wandered into a classroom in Sichuan and ate students' exam papers. The lighthearted incident has prompted a review of animal management on campus. Read the full story.
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
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.
The bizarre 6-7 trend has infuriated UK parents and teachers. Discover its viral origins, why it spread, and how adult awareness is finally killing it off. Read the full story.
Police have sealed off streets in Altrincham town centre after a serious incident left two men with life-threatening and life-changing injuries. One man is in custody.
Armed police have sealed off Ritson Street in Liverpool following a reported domestic incident involving a weapon. Follow for live updates.
A Las Vegas charity wins a €100,000 F1 award to expand its hydroponic school farms, teaching STEM and nutrition to over half a million students across the US.
Texas public schools face conflicting court orders over displaying the Ten Commandments, creating a constitutional dilemma. Discover how educators are navigating this contentious mandate.
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.
A new Texas law mandating Ten Commandments posters in classrooms sparks legal battles and teacher resignations. Explore the constitutional clash and its impact on schools.
Growing parental backlash calls for school calendar reform as thousands sign petition to move term end dates to mid-July following sweltering classroom conditions.
A secondary school faces parental fury after a teacher's revealing outfit in the classroom went viral on TikTok, igniting debates over professional dress codes in UK education.
Shocking revelations emerge as Scottish teaching staff are issued protective equipment following dramatic increase in violent incidents from pupils across schools.
New analysis reveals Australia faces one of the world's worst teacher shortages, with classrooms left empty and students' education at risk as the crisis deepens.