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Teacher awarded £518k in defamation lawsuit

A veteran teacher in Maryland has been awarded a $518,000 settlement after a principal sent a false 'hate bias' email. Discover the full story of the defamation case and its impact on school accountability.

UK's biggest migration overhaul in 50 years announced

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals the UK's most significant legal migration reforms in half a century, prioritising high earners and NHS workers while extending settlement waits for benefit claimants.

Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times

The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.

Boston pays £80k over school bullying failure

A Massachusetts mother receives substantial settlement after her daughter endured relentless bullying at school, with officials accused of turning a blind eye to the abuse.

Baldoni and Lively settle copyright lawsuit

Actor Justin Baldoni settles copyright infringement case with Blake Lively over film adaptation rights, ending prolonged legal dispute that captivated Hollywood.

Scherzinger Settles Pussycat Dolls Legal Battle

Former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger has reached a confidential settlement with the group's founder Robin Antin after a bitter legal dispute over the cancelled 2020 reunion tour that left fans disappointed.

Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions

The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.

UK Homeschooling Surges 40% Post-Pandemic

New data reveals homeschooling in the UK has surged by over 40% since the pandemic, as parents cite concerns about bullying, mental health and educational quality.

The Wiggles Settle Legal Battle With Former CEO

Beloved children's entertainment group The Wiggles have quietly resolved their bitter court dispute with ex-CEO Paul Field, bringing an end to a dramatic legal confrontation that threatened to expose internal tensions within the iconic Australian musical

Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.

University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact

The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.

A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System

The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.

Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed

The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.

LA County agrees to $700m sexual abuse settlement

Los Angeles County agrees to pay nearly $700 million to settle sexual abuse claims involving over 1,300 plaintiffs in what becomes one of the largest institutional abuse settlements in US history.

Mass layoffs hit special education department

Exclusive: The Department for Education has announced sweeping cuts to special educational needs support, eliminating 1,100 positions and raising serious concerns about the future of SEND provision across England.

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