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NEU to ballot members for strikes over teacher pay
Britain's National Education Union announces strike ballot for 2025 after Budget fails to address school funding crisis. Half a million teachers could walk out over 'unfunded' pay offer.
Teacher Aoife Bird dies day after newborn baby daughter
Heartbreaking tributes pour in for school teacher Aoife Bird who died from sudden illness just one day after her newborn baby. Read the full story.
Teacher sentenced to 10 years for student sex abuse
Carissa Smith, a former Missouri teacher, receives a ten-year prison sentence for sexually abusing students. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Teacher jailed for paying students for sex and drugs
Married teacher Carissa Jane Smith, 30, sentenced to a decade in prison for sex crimes involving students, drugs, and alcohol. Follow for more UK crime news.
Teacher sacked over school trip joke dies tragically
John Wright, 54, was dismissed from prestigious Marlborough College for alleged inappropriate comments made during a school exchange trip. The physics teacher later took his own life, leaving his family devastated and raising serious questions about safeg
Teacher dies after Marlborough College sacking over Malaysia trip
Physics teacher John Wright took his own life after being dismissed from prestigious Marlborough College following allegations of inappropriate conduct during a school exchange to Malaysia.
Girl dies after teacher's sit-up punishment in India
A 12-year-old girl in India has died after a teacher allegedly forced her to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for being late, reigniting the debate on corporal punishment in schools.
Cairns teacher sacked over explicit student messages
Exclusive investigation reveals how St Augustine's College teacher Harrison Foresto was dismissed after sending inappropriate photos and messages to a student, rocking the prestigious Cairns school community.
Teacher shot by six-year-old pupil: Heroic survival story
First-grade educator Abigail Zwerner shows extraordinary courage after being critically wounded by a six-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School. The shocking incident has sparked nationwide debates on school safety and firearms access.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old gets $40M settlement
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by her six-year-old pupil, receives $40 million settlement after suing school officials for negligence in firearm safety.
6-year-old shoots teacher in Virginia elementary school
A six-year-old pupil has been charged after intentionally shooting his first-grade teacher during a lesson at Richneck Elementary School, leaving the educator with life-threatening injuries.
Arizona teachers threatened with bloody shirts
Shocking investigation reveals Arizona teachers targeted with violent threats including blood-stained shirts and death warnings from far-right activists linked to Charlie Kirk's organisation.
Scottish teachers issued protective gear amid violence crisis
Shocking revelations emerge as Scottish teaching staff are issued protective equipment following dramatic increase in violent incidents from pupils across schools.
Teacher struck off for faking cancer and husband's death
A former RE teacher from Cheshire has been permanently banned from teaching after inventing multiple tragic stories including terminal cancer and her husband's death to manipulate colleagues and students.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old: Bodycam footage reveals classroom horror
Shocking bodycam video shows the moment a Virginia teacher was shot by a six-year-old student, with educators hailed as heroes for their swift response during the classroom emergency.
Teacher rapist jailed for drowning partner's daughter
A predatory teacher who systematically abused his partner's young daughter before drowning her in the bath has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a case that has horrified the nation.
Teacher shot by student sues school over ignored warnings
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student, files groundbreaking lawsuit against school officials alleging deliberate indifference to warning signs before the classroom shooting.
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.
Southport killer's father warned teacher before attack
Exclusive: The father of the Southport killer issued chilling warnings about his son's violent behaviour to a teacher just weeks before the deadly rampage that claimed three young lives.
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
Beloved teacher dies suddenly - tributes pour in
The education community is mourning the sudden death of dedicated teacher Katie Mellor, remembered as an 'absolute ray of sunshine' by devastated colleagues and students.
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.
Teacher who raped children jailed for 13 years
A depraved teaching assistant who sexually assaulted vulnerable children in his care has been jailed for 13 years after grooming students and committing horrific abuse.
Scotland's £77M supply teacher bill exposes education crisis
Scottish councils are facing a financial crisis as supply teacher spending hits record £77 million annually, revealing deep-rooted staffing shortages across the education system.
Teacher wins £7.5m after tripping on uneven pavement
A primary school teacher's routine walk turns catastrophic after tripping on cracked pavement, leading to a multi-million pound settlement and raising serious questions about pavement safety.
Teacher arrested over alleged student sexting scandal
A respected Riverhead teacher faces serious charges after allegedly engaging in inappropriate communications with a student, sending shockwaves through the educational community.
Sydney teacher charged over explicit student images scandal
A respected Sydney mathematics teacher faces serious criminal charges after allegedly soliciting and possessing inappropriate images of a student, sending shockwaves through the school community.
Convicted paedophile worked in London school
Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender gained employment at a Westminster primary school, raising serious questions about child protection protocols and background check systems.
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'.
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