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Crumbling Schools £3bn Revamp to Create 60,000 Jobs

The UK Government unveils a major £3 billion investment to rebuild and refurbish over 150 dilapidated schools across England, tackling the RAAC concrete crisis and creating a jobs boom in the construction sector.

Reeves scraps VAT exemption for private schools

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her opening move by ending VAT exemption for private schools, a key Labour pledge to fund state education. The Treasury confirms the change will proceed despite sector warnings.

Federal Court Blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments School Law

A US federal court has temporarily blocked Louisiana's controversial law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, citing 'significant Establishment Clause concerns' and potential violation of the First Amendment.

Court Orders Ten Commandments in Texas Schools

A federal appeals court has mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in all Texas public school classrooms, igniting a fierce national debate on religious freedom, education, and the First Amendment.

Reeves Rules Out VAT on Private School Fees

In a significant pre-election promise, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has explicitly committed to not extending VAT to private school fees, offering certainty to families and the education sector.

Katherine Ryan's 'Dangerous' School Choice For Son

Comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her unconventional parenting philosophy, defending her choice to prioritise real-world experience and resilience over sheltered private education for her son.

Mississippi Enforces Sweeping DEI Ban in Public Education

A sweeping new law in Mississippi has outlawed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in all public educational institutions, sparking a fierce debate on academic freedom and racial equality in the state's classrooms and campuses.

New School Rules: £2,500 Fines for Term-Time Holidays

Parents across England are up in arms as new government guidance threatens fines of up to £2,500 for taking children on holiday during term time. The stricter rules, which come into effect from September, grant heads more power to clamp down on absences.

Tennessee GOP Bill Seeks to Ban Google Maps in Schools

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have proposed a bill to prohibit the use of Google Maps in public schools, citing concerns over 'liberal bias' in its algorithms. Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could hinder education.

GCSE reforms failing UK students, report warns

A new report reveals that GCSE reforms in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are failing to keep pace with global education standards, sparking concerns over student competitiveness.

UK boys' education crisis revealed

A new report reveals a growing crisis in British education as boys consistently underperform compared to girls. Experts warn of long-term consequences for the UK's global standing.

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