Income Gap in Kindergarten Readiness as Cities Launch Preschool
New data shows a 20% gap in kindergarten readiness between low- and high-income families. Cities like San Antonio expand preschool to address disparities.
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Molly Russell's Dad: Rushed Ban 'Deplorable'
Ian Russell criticises the UK government's reported plan to ban under-16s from social media, calling it rushed and political. The debate intensifies as a poll shows split public opinion.
UK College Offers Falconry Qualification Amid Ethical Debate
Hadlow College partners with Willows Bird of Prey Centre to offer a unique Raptor Award, training students in falconry. Animal welfare groups criticize the move, citing welfare concerns.
School Defends Black Tights and Hair Rules
King's Leadership Academy in Dingle, Liverpool, updates uniform policy requiring girls to wear black tights with skirts and hair tied back, sparking parental backlash.
Shadow Fleets Defy Iran's Threats In Strait Of Hormuz
Trump claims secret US mission helped 200 tankers bypass Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade, transporting over 100m barrels of oil.
Parents Use Daughters University Savings For Roof Repairs
Which? survey finds parents contribute £360 monthly to university costs, with some using savings or second jobs.
Mother Jailed for Nine Weeks Over Children's Truancy
Merthyr mother jailed for nine weeks after three prosecutions for failing to ensure her children attended school.
Father of Hong Kong Activist Convicted Under National Security Law for Aiding Escape
Hong Kong court convicts father of activist Anna Kwok under Article 23 for attempting to withdraw her insurance funds, drawing international criticism.
Mum Fumes Over Holiday Club's 'Bonkers' Lunchbox Ban on Cheese and Yoghurt
Mum outraged after holiday club bans cheese, yoghurt, and chocolate from her daughter's lunchbox, despite school approval.
A-Level Grade Inflation Drops As Exams Return To Normal
A-level grade inflation drops as exams return to normal, with teacher assessments leading to higher grades and challenges for future cohorts.
Connaught School Students Counter Protest Teacher Strike
Students at Connaught School for Girls counter protest teacher strikes in Waltham Forest, as NEU warns of potential national action.
Oxford and Cambridge Drop Out of Top Three in University Rankings for First Time
Oxford and Cambridge drop out of top three in Times university rankings for first time, with LSE, St Andrews, and Durham leading.
Six Women Arrested After Toddler Dies in Dudley Nursery Choking Incident
Six women arrested after one-year-old boy dies at Dudley nursery; police treat death as suspicious.
Devon Teenagers Create Mental Health Resources for Schools Across England
Four Devon teenagers create mental health resources for schools across England, addressing issues like lockdown impact and suicide prevention.
Fresh Protests Erupt at Iranian Universities Amid Crackdown
Fresh protests erupt at Iranian universities and Kurdish region amid crackdown, with death toll nearing 200.
Ukrainian soldier returns alive after being declared dead
Ukrainian soldier Nazar Daletskyi, declared dead in 2023, returns alive after prisoner exchange, reuniting with his mother.
Dyslexic Thinking Made Me a Scientist: Harness Its Power
Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock on how dyslexic thinking shaped her career and why harnessing neurodiversity unlocks potential.
Starmer to Announce Social Media Ban for Under-16s on Monday
Keir Starmer is expected to ban social media for under-16s after a consultation found 9 in 10 parents support the move, using existing legal powers to act swiftly.
Revealed: Russia’s Top Secret Spy School Teaching Hacking and Election Meddling
Documents reveal secret GRU training faculty at Bauman University teaching hacking and disinformation for military intelligence operations.
Eccles School Lockdown After Police Called To Suspicious Male
St Patrick's High School in Eccles locked down after reports of a suspicious male. Police searched but the man fled. No arrests.
Teacher Banned for Sending Pupil Money and Buying Fast Food
Teacher Roger Towersey barred for sending £500 to a former pupil and spending £1,000 on fast food for vulnerable students.
Toddler Drowns in Nursery Pool with No Lifeguard
Four-year-old Berra Dizi drowned during a nursery swimming lesson in Turkey; pool too deep, no lifeguard, teacher not in water.
Busting the Myth: Brits' Attention Spans Not Shrinking, Experts Say
The widely reported statistic that human attention spans have fallen to eight seconds is debunked by experts who say the concept is meaningless.
Cambridge College Criticised For Private School Focus
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces backlash for targeting elite private schools in recruitment, sparking concerns over social mobility and access.
Rohingya Refugees Face Food Aid Cuts In Bangladesh Camps
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar camps face severe aid cuts, leading to health facility closures, malnutrition spikes, and desperate survival conditions.
1909 Time Capsule Discovered at Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
A 105-year-old time capsule containing newspapers, postcards, and a workers' list was found in a snuff tin at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Charlotte Church Defends Home Schooling as Progressive
Charlotte Church faces probe over home school plans, defends project as progressive and beneficial to community.
Hong Kong University Expels Student Over Fire Accountability Calls
Chinese University of Hong Kong expels student Miles Kwan for misconduct after he called for accountability over a deadly fire that killed 168.
Brit Teen Critical After Costa Brava Sea Rescue
A 14-year-old British girl is in critical condition after being rescued from the sea off Costa Brava, Spain, on a school trip.
Lack of School Closure Plan ‘an Extraordinary Dereliction of Duty’, Covid Inquiry Told
Academy trust head Jon Coles tells Covid inquiry DfE's lack of school closure planning before March 2020 lockdown was an 'extraordinary dereliction of duty'.
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