Schools Urged to Group Inset Days for Cheaper Family Holidays
Travel firm On the Beach proposes grouping inset days into staggered weeks to help families book affordable off-peak holidays without fines, citing a 20% price hike during school breaks.
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School Secretary Admits to Sex with Student in Police Interrogation
Alicia Hughes, 31, broke down in tears during police questioning as she confessed to having sex with an 18-year-old student three times, while facing child seduction charges involving a 17-year-old minor.
Tories Urge Headteacher Expulsion Powers Over Classroom Violence
Scottish Conservatives call for headteachers to have authority to expel violent pupils as survey reveals over a quarter of Aberdeen teachers assaulted in the past year.
Parents Face £2,500 Fines for Term-Time Holidays
New Department for Education rules impose fines up to £2,500 for unauthorised term-time absences, with penalties escalating for repeat offenders and court action possible.
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Professor Slammed for Racist Comments in NYC School Meeting
Allyson Friedman, an associate professor at Hunter College, sparked outrage by making abhorrent racist statements during a public debate on school closures in New York City.
Supernanny Jo Frost Supports Social Media Ban for Children
Childcare expert Jo Frost advocates for a UK ban on social media for under-16s, citing mental health risks and parental screen addiction as critical concerns.
Parents Told to Check School Bag Weight After Half-Term
Health experts warn that heavy school bags can cause back pain and long-term issues, recommending they weigh no more than 10% of a child's body weight.
Major Fire Destroys £10.7 Million Specialist School in Devon
A massive blaze has severely damaged The Promise School in Okehampton, Devon, with 15 fire engines battling the inferno for hours. No injuries reported, but the building is extensively damaged.
NYC Professor's Hot Mic Racist Remarks Cause Outrage
A Hunter College professor faces condemnation after making abhorrent comments about Black students during a virtual school meeting, prompting widespread outrage and institutional review.
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Major Fire Engulfs Devon School, Emergency Crews Respond
A significant fire has broken out at The Promise School in Okehampton, Devon, with flames seen leaping from the roof. Multiple fire appliances and emergency services are on scene battling the blaze.
London Schools Alert Over Gang-Style Social Media Violence Trend
Parents and schools across London are on high alert after social media posts encouraging violent attacks between rival schools, modeled after LA gangs, circulated on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
Apple Martin Denies Expulsion Rumours, Ava Vidal Reflects
Model Apple Martin addresses false claims of school expulsion for bullying, while comedian Ava Vidal shares her personal experiences with boarding school expulsions and societal judgment.
Government Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Cut School Achievement Gap
The government has unveiled landmark education reforms in England, aiming to halve the achievement gap between disadvantaged and affluent pupils by the time children born under this government finish secondary school.
Louisiana Ten Commandments Law Overturned in Court Ruling
A federal appeals court has struck down Louisiana's law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, citing violations of the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.
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Kids' Quiz: Crocodile Breath-Holding and Brainteasers
Test your knowledge with five fun multiple-choice questions created by children, including a crocodile breath-holding challenge. Submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes.
Court Clears Way for Louisiana Ten Commandments Classroom Law
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a block on Louisiana's law requiring poster-sized Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms, pending further review.
Caltech Scientist Killed in Home Shooting, Suspect in Custody
Renowned Caltech astronomer Carl Grillmair, 67, was shot dead at his rural California home. Authorities arrested Freddy Snyder, 29, linking him to the murder and other crimes.
Wisconsin Teacher Arrested for Cocaine Use at School
A 58-year-old elementary school teacher in Wisconsin faces charges after police discovered cocaine in her classroom bathroom and personal belongings.
Scholar Earns PhD After ICE Arrest and Detention Battle
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish scholar at Tufts University, has earned her PhD in Child Study and Human Development one year after being arrested by masked ICE agents. Her deportation case was terminated, but she continues to challenge the constitutionality of
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Teacher Killed in Crash During ICE Pursuit, School Mourns
A beloved Georgia special education teacher was killed during her morning commute when a driver fleeing immigration officers crashed into her car. The school community is grieving.
Bari Weiss Pulls Out of UCLA Lecture Over Security Concerns
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has withdrawn from a scheduled lecture at UCLA due to security concerns, despite her reputation as a free speech advocate. The decision follows significant pushback from university staff and a petition with nearly 11,00
Youth Clubs Return: £500m Revival for Safe Spaces in UK
After a decade of austerity closing over 1,000 centres, the UK government invests £500m to renew youth services, with new hubs in Preston and London leading the way.
Police Discover Shocking Hazing at Iowa Fraternity House
Bodycam footage reveals police finding 56 blindfolded pledges covered in slop during a hazing incident at Alpha Delta Phi, leading to a four-year suspension.
UCL to Pay £21 Million to Students Over Covid Lockdown Disruption
University College London has agreed to a £21 million settlement with about 6,500 former students who claimed their education was disrupted by pandemic lockdowns, admitting no liability.
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University-Owned Wetherspoons Pub Opens at Surrey in May
The University of Surrey will launch the UK's first university-owned Wetherspoons pub, the Sir Ronald Wates, in May, offering affordable dining and managed by the university with franchisor support.
Wetherspoons Opens First University-Managed Pub at Surrey
The University of Surrey will open the UK's first university-owned Wetherspoons pub in May 2026, named the Sir Ronald Wates, offering affordable dining to students, staff, and the local community.
Sydney School Removes Grace Tame from Consent Program
Conservatorium High School removes Australian activist Grace Tame from its anti-rape campaign materials following her controversial 'Globalise the Intifada' chant at a Sydney protest.
School Bus Crash in Northern Ireland: Children Safe After Collision
A school bus carrying children was involved in a collision in Belleeks, Co Armagh. Emergency services responded, with no serious injuries reported among the children.
School Bus Overturns in Belleeks with 40 Children Onboard
Emergency services respond to a serious crash in Co Armagh where a school bus carrying around 40 students overturned. Police urge road users to avoid the area.
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School Bus Overturns in Co Armagh with 40 Children
A school bus carrying approximately 40 students overturned in Belleeks, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, with emergency services responding to the serious incident.
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