Harvard Professor Leaves Over DEI Admissions Policy
Historian James Hankins departs Harvard after 40 years, alleging admissions now favour diversity over merit post-George Floyd and criticising pandemic rules. Read his full critique.
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Systemic change needed to foster boys' reading, say experts
Education specialists argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literacy. Discover how to truly engage young male readers.
State School Music Education in Steep Decline
Arts leaders warn of a crisis in state school music education, with provision steadily declining. They call for government action to ensure all children have access to the arts.
Lee Child: Thrillers Should Be Taught in UK Schools
Bestselling author Lee Child argues UK schools' focus on 'masterpieces' puts children off reading. He promotes prison literacy scheme to cut reoffending. Read his compelling case.
Schools to teach healthy relationships in anti-violence drive
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships as part of a new government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. Discover the new measures.
Academics appeal Alabama DEI law ruling
Professors and students in Alabama appeal a court decision upholding a state law banning DEI initiatives in public universities, citing academic freedom concerns. Read the latest.
Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Michigan Official's Gender Reply Sparks Conservative Fury
Michigan's education chief faces MAGA backlash after dodging 'how many genders' question. Discover the explosive debate over new gender identity curriculum guidelines.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Social mobility focus diminishes job value in UK schools
Academic Mary Evans challenges the UK's social mobility obsession, arguing we should value all occupations equally rather than creating escape routes. Read her compelling argument.
New Mexico Program Brings Women's History to Light
Discover how New Mexico's Historic Women Marker Program is rewriting history with roadside markers and a new school curriculum, celebrating the state's pioneering women.
New Zealand Makes Māori History Compulsory in Schools
New Zealand's education system undergoes historic transformation as Māori history becomes compulsory in national curriculum. Discover the groundbreaking changes shaping Aotearoa's future.
Serbia fast-tracks Kushner deal for Belgrade site
Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Union leaders ousted from Queensland curriculum board
Queensland's government replaces union-linked board members with conservative figures as teacher pay negotiations break down. Discover the implications for education policy.
Poll: 66% oppose Labour's EBacc scrapping decision
New polling reveals 66% of Britons disagree with Labour's decision to scrap the EBacc in favour of creative subjects. Discover why this Tory policy retains strong cross-party support.
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.
Mirren & McKellen Launch New Shakespeare Curriculum
Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen champion a free RSC curriculum set to transform how Shakespeare is taught in UK secondary schools. Discover how it works.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
GCSE reforms delayed until 2029 after curriculum review
Primary school pupils aged 10-11 will be first to take refreshed GCSEs in 2029 as Labour faces criticism over education reform pace. Discover what changes are coming.
School faces legal threat over LGBTQ+ history video
A conservative law firm threatens a Missouri school district with legal action after students were shown a video for LGBTQ+ History Month. Read the full story on the parental rights dispute.
Life Skills and Tax Lessons Needed in UK Schools
Guardian readers demand practical life skills like tax education in the curriculum, recalling outdated 1950s gender-segregated lessons. Share your views on modern education.
Gove's Curriculum Revolution: 10 Years Later
A decade after Michael Gove's controversial education reforms, we examine the lasting impact of his knowledge-rich curriculum on England's schools, teachers, and students.
Arts education gets major boost in English schools
Major educational reform in England will elevate creative subjects with new accountability measures, marking a significant victory for arts education advocates.
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.
Radical Plan: Make Cooking Core in Primary Schools
Leading educators demand cooking skills become fundamental in primary curriculum to combat obesity crisis and save NHS billions. Could kitchen classrooms be the future?
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Labour's Ambitious National Curriculum Overhaul Revealed
Exclusive insight into Labour's radical plan to transform England's education system, focusing on digital skills, creativity, and real-world learning for the 21st century.
Ed Sheeran backs Starmer's school music revolution
Global superstar Ed Sheeran joins forces with Labour leader Keir Starmer to champion music education reforms in British schools, calling for curriculum changes to nurture future talent.
Labour's Curriculum Revolution Sparks Outrage
The Labour Party's proposed curriculum reforms are sparking intense debate as critics warn of a 'wrecking ball' approach to traditional education standards and British cultural heritage.
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.
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