Labour defends school reforms as 'not about dumbing down'
Education Secretary Lucy Powell says new vocational courses in manufacturing and AI do not lower aspiration for university, as PM Burnham announces apprenticeship bursary.
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AK Bell Library closes for three weeks
Perth's AK Bell Library will close for three weeks from August 2 for essential maintenance to remove original boilers, with alternative services at North Inch Library.
Alberta Pauses Controversial School Book Ban After Outcry
Alberta pauses its school book ban after classics like Handmaid's Tale and 1984 were removed, prompting a policy rewrite.
Lucy Powell backs review of student loan interest rate
Education Secretary Lucy Powell describes student loan interest rate as 'egregious' and backs a review, calling it a cost-of-living issue for young people.
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Navajo student's daily hilltop drive for internet highlights digital divide
Navajo student Evan Allen drives daily to a hilltop for internet to attend virtual classes, highlighting digital divide challenges for Indigenous students during pandemic.
Myleene Klass Receives MBE for Miscarriage Campaign; Leona Lewis and Patricia Hewitt Also Honoured
Myleene Klass receives MBE for miscarriage campaign; Leona Lewis and Patricia Hewitt also honoured at Windsor Castle investiture.
ANU ends forced redundancies but Julie Bishop remains chancellor
ANU interim vice-chancellor announces end to compulsory redundancies; Julie Bishop remains as chancellor. Dictionary centre saved by anonymous donor.
AP gallery highlights major global news moments from March
AP publishes photo gallery showcasing major global news moments from March, including front-page events and overlooked stories.
Dust-free blinds for weeks with 9p tumble dryer sheet
Tumble dryer sheets eliminate static and leave an anti-static coating that prevents dust from settling on blinds and window sills, keeping them clean for weeks, costing just 9p per sheet.
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American universities urged to reclaim academic freedom amid funding crisis
American universities face funding threats and low trust; experts urge reclaiming academic freedom and neutrality to survive with integrity intact.
More reading tests won't fix literacy crisis, say educators
Educators argue more reading tests for 13-year-olds won't help; instead call for investment, libraries, and support programmes.
Burnham to tell schools to adapt teaching to local needs
Andy Burnham will call on schools in England to adapt their teaching to meet local business demands, focusing on regional skills gaps.
Turning 40 and embracing the in-between
Carolin Würfel reflects on turning 40, living in-between as a former East German, and finding peace on a Turkish island.
PL Futures Programme Helps Ex-Academy Players
The Premier League's Futures Programme provides education and mental health support to players released from club academies, helping them transition to new careers.
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Wandsworth Council Ends Holiday Food Vouchers, Labour Warns of Hunger Risk
Wandsworth Council ends free school meal holiday vouchers after government funding changes; Labour warns children at risk of hunger.
Isolation Booths in Schools Spark Parental Backlash
Parents criticise use of isolation booths in secondary schools, calling them 'barbaric' as data shows high exclusion rates at trusts like Outwood Grange.
US and Israel's initiative wanes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, deepening crisis
US and Israel lose the initiative as Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure causes economic crisis and global pressure mounts.
Burnham vows to cut NEET numbers
The Prime Minister says he is 'on a mission' to tackle the crisis of more than a million 16-24-year-olds not in education, employment or training, pledging to get the numbers falling.
Private girls' schools could vanish by 2079 as crisis deepens
Private girls' schools could disappear entirely by 2079, with fewer than 100 left by 2040, as falling pupil numbers and VAT on fees force closures or co-ed conversion.
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South-west London primary school faces backlash over using trans actor Elliot Page as masculinity ro
A London primary school's inclusion of trans actor Elliot Page in a lesson on positive masculinity has sparked debate among educators.
One in five kids think fruit and veg come from shops
A poll reveals widespread confusion among children about food origins, with one in five believing fruit and vegetables come from shops and a third unaware how bananas grow.
US universities face violent protests as pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread
Over 80 US universities see pro-Palestinian protests with arrests and violence, as police clear encampments and White House urges order.
Teacher Dies by Suicide After Sacking Over Homophobic Joke
Physics teacher John Wright, 54, took his own life after being sacked from Marlborough College for a homophobic joke made on a school trip to Malaysia.
Islamic State-linked gunmen kill 162 in Nigerian village massacre
Gunmen killed 162 in two villages in Kwara, Nigeria, in the deadliest attacks this year. Victims were bound and shot. Islamic State-linked Lakurawa group blamed.
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Trump Demands $1bn in Damages From Harvard in Antisemitism Dispute
Trump announces $1bn damages claim against Harvard over antisemitism allegations, escalating dispute after dropping $200m demand.
Johnson Rejects Claim of No School Closure Plan During Pandemic
Boris Johnson tells Covid inquiry DfE had school closure plans from February, rejects Williamson's claim. He says children paid a huge price.
Tiny NSW town fears only childcare centre could close under new federal funding rules
Guyra, NSW, has one childcare centre. New federal rules could cut funding for failing centres, but rural towns fear losing their only option.
Social Care Crisis Talks as Homes 'On Brink'
Crisis talks between care home owners and councils as report warns nearly 10% of beds may disappear by 2020 due to funding pressures.
Labour's VAT Plan for Private Schools Faces Calls for Delay
Labour's plan to impose VAT on private schools from January faces calls for delay due to administrative chaos, job losses, and Send concerns.
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Lawyer on leaving children alone after 1200 complaints
Over 1,200 adults contacted the NSPCC last summer about children left home alone; lawyer explains no legal age limit but risk of harm.
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