Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
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Scottish Government blocks Dundee University £20.3M bailout
Exclusive: University of Dundee confronts financial turmoil after Scottish ministers block emergency funding, sparking job security fears and union outrage over government intervention in higher education.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Cambridge women's college defies Supreme Court ruling
Historic Cambridge women's college continues gender-restricted admissions despite landmark Supreme Court ruling against single-sex policies, sparking legal and academic debate.
Vice-chancellors' pay soars as universities face cuts
As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.
Harvard professor's 'easy A' marketing course exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Harvard Business School marketing professor awards suspiciously high grades in what students call an 'easy A' course, raising questions about academic standards at the elite institution.
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.
University assignment shock reveals education system flaws
An international student paying thousands for Australian university education received a disturbing assignment about sexual violence, raising serious questions about academic standards and student wellbeing.
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.
Deacon Blue star's Open University transformation
Discover how Fiona Hill, former Open University student and Deacon Blue singer, credits distance learning for transforming her life and career in an exclusive interview.
Harvard Black student enrolment drops 40% after affirmative action ban
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic 40% decline in Black student enrolment at Harvard College after the Supreme Court overturned race-conscious admissions policies, sparking intense debate about diversity in elite education.
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.
Family seeks £180k 'English gentleman' tutor for boy
A wealthy family is offering an unprecedented £180,000 salary for a full-time tutor to transform their 11-year-old son into a 'modern-day English gentleman' through intensive classical education.
College Reforms: A Mixed Bag for Further Education
The government's latest post-16 education reforms offer some promise but fall dangerously short on funding and long-term strategy for England's struggling further education colleges.
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.
Universities may raise fees under new performance rules
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major policy shift allowing English universities to increase tuition fees above £9,250 if they demonstrate excellence in teaching quality and graduate outcomes.
University tuition fees set for major increase to £9,700
Millions of students face financial strain as tuition fees are poised for their most significant increase since 2017, potentially reaching £9,700 annually amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Study Reveals Alarming Confusion in University Advice
Groundbreaking research exposes widespread misinformation and contradictory guidance plaguing higher education institutions, with serious implications for student welfare and academic integrity.
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.
Students owe UK universities nearly £500m in hidden debts
Shocking new figures reveal UK students are drowning in nearly half a billion pounds of hidden debt to universities, with some institutions writing off millions in unpaid fees.
Critical Thinking Degrees: Never a Waste of Money
New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.
Sydney University denied international student increase
The University of Sydney's request to admit more international students next year has been denied by the Australian government, dealing a significant blow to university finances and international education strategy.
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.
Minister calls Bob Vylan 'stain' on universities
Bridget Phillipson sparks controversy with remarks about Mercury Prize-winning band Bob Vylan, drawing criticism from academics and music industry figures for her comments on university values.
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Education Secretary
Labour MP Bridget Phillipson takes charge of education department as new government begins sweeping reforms. Discover what this means for UK schools and universities.
Vanessa Stoykov rejects private school for son
Wealth education expert Vanessa Stoykov explains her surprising decision to withdraw her son from private education, challenging conventional wisdom about privilege and parenting.
SNP Education Secretary faces fire over misleading school stats
Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth faces mounting pressure after admitting to providing inaccurate statistics about school closures in Aberdeen, sparking opposition calls for greater transparency in government data.
MIT rejects Trump policy funding in principles stand
The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.
Palestinian students evacuated from Gaza to UK universities
Dozens of Palestinian students have been evacuated from Gaza to continue their studies at UK universities in a coordinated effort involving the Palestinian General Delegation and British institutions.
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