Labour Cuts Primary School Sports Funding by 40%
Labour cuts primary school sports funding by 40%, replacing £320m Olympic legacy grant with £193m scheme; headteachers sceptical.
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Wisconsin teacher arrested for cocaine use at school
Wisconsin teacher Laurie Laubenstein, 58, arrested for cocaine possession and use at Lincoln Elementary School; court date set for March 17.
Schools Cut Hedges and Install Detectors in Vaping Battle
Schools in England cut hedges, install vape detectors, and deploy patrols to curb student vaping addiction amid budget strain.
Transgender Guidance Puts Schools at Legal Risk, Ministers Warned
Ministers warned that new transgender guidance for schools in England could face legal challenges, putting schools at risk of court action.
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Hungry Children Eating Rubbers and Faking Lunchboxes, Headteachers Warn
Headteachers report children so hungry they eat rubbers or hide at lunchtime; food aid groups struggling with demand.
Georgia Father Convicted in School Shooting Case as US Prosecutors Target Parental Liability
Colin Gray convicted of murder after his son's school shooting, following Crumbley case precedent. Experts debate parental liability's role in curbing mass shootings.
Kent Student Slams University Over Meningitis Outbreak
University of Kent students criticise response to meningitis outbreak that killed two, as hundreds queue for antibiotics and exams moved online amid panic.
School Apologises After Girl Barred from Culture Day for Wearing Union Jack Dress
Bilton School in Rugby apologises after girl, 12, barred from culture day speech for wearing union flag dress, prompting review of policies.
Over 100,000 Urge MPs to Back Under-16 Social Media Ban in UK
Over 100,000 people contact MPs urging an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s, as PM Starmer hints at considering the move.
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Thirteen College Students Drown During Picnic in India
13 Indian college students drown during a school picnic at Murud beach, ignoring warnings about strong currents.
School denies viral rumour about providing litter trays for pupils
West Monmouth School denies online rumours it provides litter trays for pupils who identify as cats, after hoax from US spreads to UK.
One Dead, Two Injured in Finland School Shooting by 12-Year-Old
A 12-year-old pupil opened fire at a school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one and injuring two. The suspect was apprehended.
10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Minehead School Coach Crash
Police confirm 10-year-old boy died in school coach crash in Somerset. Coach overturned on return from zoo trip, 21 hospitalised.
Teenager Must Stay in Ghana After Parents' Gang Fear
UK High Court rules teenager tricked into staying in Ghana by parents fearing gang culture must remain until after GCSE exams.
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Florida Bus Driver Arrested After Train Narrowly Misses School Bus
A school bus driver in Florida has been arrested after a train narrowly missed her bus carrying 27 children. Yvonne Hampton faces child neglect charges.
State School in Deprived London Borough Outperforms Eton on A-Level Results
Brampton Manor Academy, a state school in Newham, outshines Eton with over 250 straight As on A-level results day, while regional inequalities persist.
Liverpool School Shuts After 'Credible' Bomb Threat
LIPA School in Liverpool closes after a bomb threat deemed credible; police investigate hoax emails sent to multiple schools.
St Albans Smartphone Ban for Under-14s Shows Progress One Year On
One year on, St Albans' smartphone ban for under-14s has cut device ownership among year 6 pupils from 75% to 12%, though police incidents persist.
Rise in 'challenging behaviour' from parents harming teacher wellbeing, union warns
Survey reveals 90% of headteachers face parent rudeness and threats, harming mental health. Union calls for national campaign as AI complaints rise.
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Labour Pledges £36m to Train Male Mentors to Counter Andrew Tate Misogyny
Labour pledges £36m to train young male influencers in schools as a counterbalance to Andrew Tate's misogyny.
Bangladesh military jet crash into school kills 20
20 killed, 200 injured as Bangladesh military jet crashes into Dhaka school, pilot dead, national mourning declared.
Documentary Gives Voice to Survivors of Church-Run Correctional School Abuse
French documentary The Lost Boys of Mercury follows three survivors of abuse at a church-run correctional school, exploring trauma and the search for justice.
More Than a Million Young People Now NEET
More than a million young people in the UK are now NEET. Andy Burnham rejects claims they do not want to work and introduces a £4,500 bursary.
Ella Baron cartoon: Andy Burnham youth employment Britain
Ella Baron's cartoon critiques Andy Burnham's stance on youth employment, highlighting tensions between higher education and vocational training in Britain.
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Utah Bans 'Wicked' Novel from Public Schools Statewide
Utah public schools permanently ban Gregory Maguire's novel 'Wicked' under state Sensitive Materials Law, joining dozens of other titles.
Burnham unveils education reforms for North East youth
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces technical education routes from age 14 to combat North East's 21% NEET rate, with regional mayors leading local pathways.
Disadvantaged Children Three Times More Likely to Be Suspended
Analysis shows children in poverty are 3.7 times more likely to be suspended post-pandemic, with over 3,000 sent home daily. Teachers report rising violence.
Burnham offers £4,500 per year for apprentice families
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is introducing a £4,500 bursary for Universal Credit households to support apprenticeships, alongside new technical education routes from age 14.
Andy Burnham's mission to tackle Neets crisis with education overhaul
New PM Andy Burnham makes reducing young people not in work, education or training a priority, unveiling technical routes for 14-year-olds and a bursary.
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Burnham announces bursaries and 22,000 new college places
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced new bursaries worth up to £4,500 per year for Universal Credit families and £287 million to create over 22,000 additional college places, as part of a major technical education shake-up.
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