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France evacuates Palestinian student from Gaza

France has sparked controversy by evacuating a Palestinian student from Gaza, with critics accusing the government of antisemitism. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region.

Scottish clubs owe £22m in COVID loans

Scottish football clubs are under scrutiny as they collectively owe more than £22 million in unpaid COVID-19 loans to the UK government, raising concerns over financial stability in the sport.

Trump mandates fitness tests in US schools

Former US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring mandatory fitness tests in American schools, sparking debate among educators and health experts.

College athlete payment rules relaxed in major shift

The agency overseeing college athlete payment deals has agreed to ease restrictions on third-party agreements, opening new opportunities for student-athletes to earn from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

Australia slashes student loan debt

The Australian government has announced significant cuts to student loan debt, offering relief to millions of borrowers. Find out how this will impact graduates and the education sector.

Why talking unlocks better learning

New research reveals how structured classroom dialogue boosts comprehension, engagement, and academic achievement across all subjects.

Nationwide slashes mortgage rates up to 0.81%

Nationwide has announced significant cuts to its mortgage rates, offering relief to borrowers amid economic uncertainty. Find out how this could impact your finances.

Teacher avoids jail after sexting student

A married teacher has escaped jail time after engaging in inappropriate text exchanges with a teenage student, despite initial statutory rape charges being dropped.

Beyond NAPLAN: What makes a good education?

Experts argue that focusing solely on NAPLAN results overlooks the broader aspects of quality education, including creativity, wellbeing, and critical thinking.

1 in 3 Aussie students fail NAPLAN benchmarks

New NAPLAN data reveals a concerning trend, with a third of Australian students failing to meet literacy and numeracy standards, while the gap widens for disadvantaged pupils.

Auckland school tackles bullying crisis

A secondary school in Auckland has launched a strict anti-bullying campaign after shocking incidents of physical and online harassment came to light.

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