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Mental health sick leave soars in UK workforce

Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt highlights a concerning surge in UK workers taking sick leave for anxiety and depression, urging urgent action on workplace mental health support.

How to Avoid Burnout: Expert Tips

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout and restore balance in your life with these expert-backed tips.

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.

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.

Remote work leads to Samaritans branch closures

The shift to remote work has led to the closure of Samaritans branches, raising concerns about access to mental health support. Experts warn of the consequences for vulnerable individuals.

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.

Is hating your boss a mental health condition?

Leading psychiatrists caution against labelling workplace dissatisfaction as a mental health disorder, warning it could trivialise serious conditions and harm employee wellbeing.

Tory peer's daughter in pro-Palestine protest row

The daughter of a Conservative peer has caused controversy after leading a pro-Palestine protest at Bristol University, where she is a student. The incident has drawn criticism from political figures and raised questions about campus activism.

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