Life Skills and Tax Lessons Needed in UK Schools
Guardian readers demand practical life skills like tax education in the curriculum, recalling outdated 1950s gender-segregated lessons. Share your views on modern education.
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First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
Roblox child safety crisis evades social media ban
A Guardian investigation reveals the dark side of Roblox, where children face grooming and explicit content. Experts demand the platform be included in new online safety laws. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Typhoon Aftermath and Armistice Day Photos Revealed
From Philippine typhoon floods to a WWI soldier's reburial in Belgium, our picture editors select the most powerful global images of the day. See the full gallery.
SquidKid: The Living Bacterial Tamagotchi Toy
Meet SquidKid, the bizarre 'organic Tamagotchi' filled with glowing bacteria that children must keep alive. This educational toy teaches biology through symbiosis. Discover how it works!
WWI Poem Leaves: Art & Poetry on War's Eve
Explore Frederic Manning's powerful WWI poem Leaves, its connection to Egon Schiele's art, and the imagist techniques capturing war's devastating impact. Discover this poignant literary work.
Teens exposed to extreme content join school phone ban legal action
A 17-year-old girl exposed to beheading videos and porn joins a legal challenge against the government, demanding a statutory smartphone ban in all UK schools to protect children.
Mum finds nursery using Pavlov's dog method
A UK mum discovered her son's nursery was using Pavlov's dog conditioning, playing Mr Blue Sky to make children tidy up. Find out how she found out and the hilarious reaction.
Neglected Oldham boy found with only mouldy bread
A safeguarding review exposes multi-agency failures after a 10-year-old Oldham boy was hospitalised with scurvy and malnourishment. Read the shocking report on systemic neglect.
SafeCall Campaign Aims to Help Missing UK Children
The Independent's Christmas appeal, backed by Sir Stephen Fry, aims to raise £165,000 for SafeCall, a new service to protect the 70,000 children who go missing in the UK each year. Help us bring them to safety.
Student, 20, killed in hit-and-run while jogging
Elsa McGrain's body lay undiscovered for 10 hours after the hit-and-run near Lawrence Regional Airport. A 36-year-old man has been arrested. Read the full story.
Later Scottish school start times proposed by Education Secretary
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth considers restructuring the school day to address pupil lateness and rising violence. Could later starts improve behaviour?
Curriculum Review Needs More Radical Approach
England's national curriculum review faces criticism for lacking ambition. Education leaders demand more radical changes to prepare students for future challenges. Discover what's at stake.
Viral Math Equation Stumps The Internet
A deceptively simple math sum, 350 - 40 ÷ 2 + 10, has gone viral on X, sparking debate and confusion. Discover the correct answer and the PEMDAS rule you need to solve it.
California invests billions in children's college funds
California launches groundbreaking CalKids programme, automatically providing £25-£100 college funds for every newborn. Discover how this initiative could transform educational outcomes.
Cambridge Bans Trans Rowers from Women's Races
Cambridge University has banned transgender rowers from women's boat races after a contentious vote. Discover the full story behind this significant policy change and its immediate consequences.
Nursery worker charged over baby's broken arm
A nursery worker faces child abuse charges after allegedly slamming a three-month-old baby into a crib with such force it broke the infant's arm. Read the shocking details.
Edmund Fitzgerald: The Reporter's Story 50 Years On
On the 50th anniversary of the Great Lakes' most infamous shipwreck, the retired AP reporter who broke the story recounts the day the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. Discover the legacy.
US Schools Face Rising Antisemitism Scrutiny
Growing antisemitism in US schools prompts state legislation and teacher activism. Discover how educators are responding to this concerning trend and its impact on free speech.
Students' Food Aid Frozen During Government Shutdown
Over 1.1 million US college students face food insecurity as SNAP benefits remain suspended during government shutdown, forcing campuses to expand emergency support services.
School principal's ICE agent Halloween costume causes fury
A Maine middle school principal has apologised after a photo of him dressed as an ICE agent for Halloween went viral, causing outrage within the immigrant community and online.
Manchester Uni Flags Dickens' Essay as Racist
The University of Manchester warns students about Charles Dickens' 'racist views' in a Victorian essay. Critics question the timing amid the institution's close commercial and academic ties with China.
Kim Kardashian Fails Bar Exam, Vows to Try Again
Kim Kardashian announces she did not pass the California bar exam but remains determined to continue her six-year law journey. Read her full statement of resilience.
School knife rampage to YouTube fame: Anthony Lees story
The shocking 2001 school attack by Anthony Lees, now known as Spanian, that changed education policy and launched a criminal-turned-influencer's controversial career.
The Sweet Sound of a Child's Violin Practice
Discover how one neighbour found unexpected joy in listening to a child practice violin each evening. A heartwarming tale of community connection through music.
Students Protest Trump Education Policies Nationwide
Students and faculty at over 100 US universities staged coordinated protests against the Trump administration's assault on academic freedom. Discover how this movement plans to escalate.
King leads tributes to Holocaust survivor Manfred Goldberg
The King and senior royals honour Holocaust survivor Manfred Goldberg MBE, who dedicated his life to education after surviving Stutthof concentration camp. Read his powerful story.
Holocaust Survivor Manfred Goldberg Dies at 95
The Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to Holocaust survivor Manfred Goldberg, who dedicated his life to educating young people. Read his incredible story of survival and legacy.
Cornell Settles with Trump Admin, Restores $250m
Cornell University agrees to a settlement with the Trump administration, restoring $250m in federal research funds. The deal includes sharing admissions data and a $60m investment.
China's Threat to UK Academic Freedom Exposed
Sheffield Hallam University professor forced to halt China forced labour research amid growing concerns about transnational repression threatening UK campuses.
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