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Category : Education
Arts Education Vital for Children's Mental Health
Arts engagement benefits young and old, but arts education is undervalued. Experts call for equal access to creative opportunities for health and wellbeing.
Billie Jean King Earns College Degree at 82 After 65 Years
Billie Jean King, 82, earned a BA in history from Cal State LA on Monday, 65 years after starting. The tennis icon urged others to pursue education at any age.
91-Year-Old Grandfather Travels 9 Hours by Bus for Graduation
A 91-year-old grandfather took a nine-hour bus ride from Mexico to Texas to watch his granddaughter graduate, warming hearts with his devotion.
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Greens, Grains and Fried Egg: A Versatile Meal
Chef David Tamarkin shares his recipe for Greens, Grains and Fried Egg, a versatile dish perfect for any meal. Eggs pair beautifully with grains and a herby green sauce.
Cheese Toastie Upgrade: Add Nectarine for Instant Boost
Discover how adding yellow nectarines to your cheese toastie can instantly elevate the classic dish with a surprising sweet and savory twist.
Can Under-Fives Learn from Art? Museum Cardiff Says Yes
Exploring whether toddlers can learn from gallery visits, National Museum Cardiff's Mini Wonders programme blends play with art education for under-fives.
Crescent Moon Passes Venus and Jupiter in Night Sky
A young crescent moon will journey past Venus and Jupiter this week, offering a stunning celestial display visible from both hemispheres after sunset.
Woman, 41, with 80-Year-Old Husband Expecting First Baby
Estie Goosen, 41, and her husband Anton, 80, are expecting their first child despite a 39-year age gap. They ignore judgment, focusing on love and family support.
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Use M&S Mayo for Perfect Crispy Cheese Toasties
Discover how swapping butter for mayonnaise, especially M&S Campfire Mayo, creates evenly cooked, golden, and deliciously crispy cheese toasties every time.
Paris Jackson Neck Health Update After Fan Concern
Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's daughter, addresses fan concerns about her neck, revealing it's due to singing muscles. She also discusses her upcoming album and legal win.
Bath Show Celebrates Printmaking of Manet, Van Gogh
An exhibition at the Holburne Museum in Bath highlights how Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters revived printmaking, featuring over 50 prints from Manet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Picasso.
Teachers Share Cringeworthy Student Names They Struggle to Say
A teacher admits feeling foolish calling a student 'Beautiful Angel' daily. Others share unusual names like Prince Marvelous and Meatball, highlighting the challenges educators face with unique monikers.
Parents Demand Nursery Safety Reforms After Toddler Death
Parents of children at Fairytales Day Nursery call for mandatory CCTV, stricter checks, and better training after 14-month-old Noah Sibanda died. They fear more tragedies if changes aren't made.
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Worst Daily Habit for Joints: Sitting Too Long
Professor Paul Lee says prolonged sitting is the worst daily habit for joints. Cartilage needs movement to stay healthy; simple standing breaks can help.
Christy Turlington's Daughter Grace Burns Graduates NYU
Christy Turlington's daughter Grace Burns, 22, has graduated from New York University, following in the footsteps of other nepo kids like Apple Martin. Grace can now model full-time.
Paraplegic graduate walks in exoskeleton, demands accessibility
After a truck accident left him paralyzed, Jaiden Picot walked across his graduation stage in a robotic exoskeleton. Now he advocates for greater accessibility for wheelchair users.
Netflix's 'Most Underrated Crime Thriller' Tops 2026 Shows
Netflix's 'His & Hers' has been named the biggest new series of 2026, with 25.6 million US views in Q1 and 98.2 million globally, topping charts and beating major shows.
Children's Reading Crisis as UK Shared Reading Falls 11%
Children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce calls for national action as daily shared reading among UK families with young children drops from 60% to 49% in four years.
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Unlocking the 21st Century Brain: Intelligence and Connection
Dr Hannah Critchlow explores intelligence in the 21st century, highlighting emotional intelligence, mind-wandering, and the impact of stress, gut health, and nature on brain function.
New Books: Dylan's Park, Summer After, Crow Thief
Explore three new children's books: Dylan Thomas's park memories, a teen novel on consent, and a fantasy debut about a thief apprentice.
Global Citizen Targets World Cup Halftime Show for Education
Global Citizen is organizing the first FIFA World Cup halftime show to raise $100 million for education, leveraging performances by Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
Children's Laureate Urges Action on Reading Crisis
Frank Cottrell-Boyce calls for national action as research shows daily shared reading among families with children under eight fell from 60% to 49% between 2021 and 2025.
Horse Taming Began 1,000 Years Earlier, Study Finds
New research reveals humans began taming horses around 3500-3000 BCE, a millennium earlier than believed, with a slow process across regions.
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King's College London to Merge with Cranfield University
King's College London and Cranfield University agree to merge by 2027, creating a super-university with 47,000 students, boosting research and competitiveness.
King's and Cranfield to Merge by 2027
King's College London and Cranfield University have signed an agreement to merge by August 2027, creating a powerful global institution combining strengths in research and industry.
GCSE Walkouts and Strikes: Why Students Are Missing Exams
Thousands of UK students are missing GCSEs due to strikes, severe absenteeism, and a growing anti-school movement, with trust in the education system at an all-time low.
King's College London and Cranfield University to Merge
King's College London and Cranfield University have signed an agreement to merge by August 2027, aiming to create a global institution with enhanced research and industry partnerships.
Princess of Wales' Italy Trip Highlights Reggio Emilia Model
The Princess of Wales' visit to Italy showcases the Reggio Approach, an early childhood education model emphasizing child-led learning, community involvement, and play over standardization.
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Martin Lewis: Claim £2,000 in Unclaimed Child Trust Funds
Martin Lewis urges parents of children born between 2002 and 2011 to check for unclaimed Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,000, using the gov.uk tool.
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