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Labour's curriculum decolonisation plans spark backlash

Education campaigners clash with Labour over controversial proposals to overhaul the national curriculum, warning against 'hacking away' at classic English literature and history in favour of decolonisation initiatives.

Martin Lewis: GCSE money skills 'grossly inadequate'

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis accuses the Department for Education of ignoring expert advice on compulsory financial education in new GCSE reforms, calling the current provision 'woeful'.

Florida teen shot dead after school hallway bump

A 15-year-old high school student has been fatally shot by a classmate following an accidental hallway bump in a shocking incident that has left a Florida community in mourning and raised urgent questions about school safety.

Labour's GCSE overhaul sparks 'dumbing down' row

The Labour Party faces fierce criticism over plans to scrap rigorous GCSE reforms, with opponents warning of 'educational vandalism' and a return to 'Mickey Mouse' qualifications that could undermine academic standards across Britain.

Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested

Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.

Headteachers threaten strikes over Ofsted report cards

England's headteachers are considering unprecedented strike action as they declare war on Ofsted's controversial new 'one-word' grading system, warning it could devastate staff mental health and school standards.

Syrian refugees flee Denmark over gender education fears

A Syrian refugee family makes the shocking decision to return to their war-torn homeland rather than risk their children being exposed to gender transition education in Danish schools, sparking intense debate about immigration and educational values.

Brisbane students protest 'impossible' history exam

Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.

Gout Gout breaks 30-year school sprint record

Westminster School's sprint sensation Gout Gout breaks 30-year record in emotional final school race, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's most promising young athletes.

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.

Elite Sydney school rocked by historic sex abuse scandal

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking claims of sexual assault at prestigious Kambala school in 1990s, as former student Nicholas Stavropoulos breaks decades of silence about alleged attack by older students.

Colorado school shooting: Teen gunman identified

Shocking details emerge as 17-year-old Matthew Silverstone is identified as the perpetrator of the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado, leaving community in trauma and raising urgent questions about school safety.

Mississippi High School Shooting: Student Opens Fire

Terrifying scenes unfolded at Leland High School in Mississippi when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire in a school corridor, leaving one person injured and triggering mass panic among students and staff.

Labour's education reforms face Blunkett warning

Former Education Secretary David Blunkett warns Labour's ambitious education reforms must withstand political pressure as Bridget Phillipson prepares sweeping changes to curriculum and school day.

Labour unveils ambitious education reform plan

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

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