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War hero teacher faces jail over student relationship

A former soldier who retrained as a teacher after being injured in Afghanistan faces prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old pupil at the prestigious school where he taught.

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.

Teacher on sick leave investigated over TV cooking shows

A comprehensive investigation has been launched after a secondary school teacher, officially on long-term sick leave, was discovered appearing as a contestant on multiple television cooking programmes, raising serious questions about sick pay regulations

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.

Lesbian teacher fired over student conduct allegations

A Mississippi middle school teacher has been terminated following accusations of sexualising students and maintaining inappropriate relationships, sparking intense debate about educator conduct standards.

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.

Catholic teacher jailed for grooming pupils

A trusted Catholic school teacher from Essex has been sentenced to six years in prison after systematically grooming and sexually assaulting multiple pupils, with the judge condemning his 'calculated abuse of power'.

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.

Teacher gang-raped by students in classroom horror

Shocking court case reveals three teenage boys sexually assaulted their 38-year-old teacher after school hours in a brutal classroom attack that has stunned the French educational community.

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.

Teacher in cocaine and animal cruelty scandal

Shocking allegations rock Vermont school as teacher Melissa Marten faces multiple charges including cocaine possession with students and disturbing animal cruelty incident.

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