Reading Recession Warning as US School Test Scores Fall
Researchers warn of a 'reading recession' as US school test scores decline, with only five states and DC showing meaningful growth between 2022 and 2025.
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NT Child Reforms Risk Crisis for Indigenous Children
Advocates warn NT child protection reforms erode the Aboriginal child placement principle, risking a crisis for First Nations children. The changes follow the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Total Solar Eclipse Changed My Life as Astronomer
An astrophysicist describes the profound impact of witnessing his first total solar eclipse in 2017, chasing the experience across continents and becoming an 'eclipse hunter.'
Target Snack Mix Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Several snack mixes, including Target's Good & Gather Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix, are recalled over potential salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder.
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US Reading Recession: Kids Fall Behind in Test Scores
Researchers warn of a reading recession in the US, with test scores declining since before the pandemic. Some states improve via phonics-based instruction.
New Method Could Revolutionize Alien Life Search
Scientists have developed a new statistical approach to detect alien life by analyzing the hidden order in molecular diversity, potentially using existing space instruments.
Robert Smith, Education Pioneer, Dies at 78
Robert Smith, a leading figure in comprehensive education and former headteacher, has passed away aged 78, leaving a legacy of inclusive schooling and educational reform.
Thousands at Nottingham Uni Face Redundancy Risk
The University of Nottingham warns it could run out of money by 2031, planning to cut over 600 jobs. Staff and unions criticize the financial strategy and expansion costs.
Kate's Global Early Years Mission Starts in Italy
The Princess of Wales begins a two-day visit to Italy, her first major international trip since cancer recovery, promoting early childhood development as a global priority.
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Documentary follows ex-Google exec Mo Gawdat's campaign for ethical AI, warning of job loss, surveillance, and tech barons' power.
100 Best Novels: Share Your Top Three Favorites
Guardian reveals 100 greatest novels in English as voted by experts. Nominate your top three novels and authors in our survey.
New Rick Riordan 'Camp Half-Blood' Novels Coming Fall 2026
Rick Riordan announces four new 'Camp Half-Blood' novels set between his first two Percy Jackson books, co-authored with diverse writers, starting September 2026.
Gardening Boom: RHS Membership Surges as Britons Seek Solace
As the RHS reports a membership spike akin to the 2021 Covid boom, author Debora Robertson explores why gardening offers solace and joy in troubled times.
School Shuts After Staff Member Dies On Site
Nexus School in Tonbridge, Kent, closed for the day after the sudden death of 'much-loved' staff member Colin Jewhurst, who collapsed following a medical episode.
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Former teacher Margaret Ogden and others criticise Sats curriculum complexity, linking it to rising stress and disengagement among pupils and parents.
Homonym Puzzles Solved: I Say Tomato, You Say Tomato
Solutions to two word puzzles about homonyms: letters with homonyms lacking the letter, and words spelled same but pronounced differently.
Greg Brooks: Literacy Expert Dies at 81
Greg Brooks, an expert on literacy and emeritus professor at Sheffield University, has died aged 81. He championed phonics and authored key texts on reading difficulties.
Gillian Pascall, Education Reformer, Dies at 78
Gillian Pascall, a leading figure in UK education reform who championed comprehensive schooling and social justice, has passed away at 78.
BCU Urged Not to Axe Black Studies MA
Over 100 academics and activists have signed an open letter opposing Birmingham City University's plan to close its Black studies MA, citing erasure of Black scholarship.
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At the annual Koovagam festival, transgender women in India find a rare space of acceptance and visibility amid a controversial new gender recognition law that critics say is regressive.
Pupils fear for futures after 'unrecognisable' maths exam
Over 11,000 sign petition after Higher maths exam described as 'poorly worded' and 'out of step' with past papers, leaving students worried about their futures.
Jalen Rose: From Fab Five Star to Detroit School Fixture
Former NBA star Jalen Rose is a regular presence at the Detroit high school he founded, the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, where he volunteers his time and resources to educate and feed the community.
AI in Schools: Educators Divided on Teaching ChatGPT Use
As AI use surges in US high schools, educators debate whether to ban or teach proper use. 84% of students use generative AI, but concerns over cognitive development persist.
Jewish Student Urges PM to Mandate Antisemitism Lessons
Jonathan Frisher, 16, from Cheshire, calls for mandatory school lessons after suffering antisemitic abuse, including threats to vandalise his home with swastikas.
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At 72, Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, mother of ABC meteorologist Ginger Zee, will graduate from medical school and begin a residency after her husband's brain hemorrhage inspired her.
Drama School Behind Owen Cooper Inspires Northern Talent
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Loss of Childhood Imagination: A Preventable Tragedy
Teacher Brendan James Murray argues that the loss of childhood imagination is an invisible tragedy, but it can be sustained and developed to empower and protect children.
Peggy George, History Teacher and Reformer, Dies at 93
Peggy George, a history teacher and key figure in Welsh education, died aged 93. She helped introduce GCSE history exams and led teacher unions.
Margaret Alcorn, Scottish Education Innovator, Dies at 78
Margaret Alcorn, who developed 'learning rounds' for teachers based on medical rounds, has died aged 78. She was Scotland's first national CPD co-ordinator.
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