2 h. ago ‘The loss of education is the loss of the future itself’: Gaza’s children and teachers on two years without school

With 97% of schools destroyed or damaged, 600,000 children have just begun their third year out of formal education. Three students and a teacher share their stories – and their hopesJuwayriya Adwan, 12, al-Mawasi, Khan Younis Continue reading...

Society

17 h. ago Inside San Francisco’s new AI school: is this the future of US education?

The private Alpha School says its students can learn faster and better – but experts warn not all may benefit from an AI boom in schoolsIn the world’s tech innovation epicenter, an “AI-powered” private school has made headlines for unabashedly embracing the technology.Alpha School San Francisco, which opened its doors to K-8 students this fall, is the newest outpost of a network of 14 nationwide private schools. Its learning model entails just two hours of focused academic work per day, during which the school says students can learn twice as fast as their counterparts in traditional schools – with the help of artificial intelligence. Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago ‘Let the story play out’: Postecoglou defends record as Nottingham Forest pressure grows

Head coach argues for more time after winless start‘Some will look at the weeds, I look at what’s growing’Ange Postecoglou has urged the Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, to maintain faith in him, doubling down on his belief he will win silverware at the club by saying: “If you let the story play out, I’ll tell you how it finishes.”Postecoglou is under intense pressure before Forest host Chelsea on Saturday after seven games without a win since he took the reins on 9 September. Marinakis is expected to be in attendance and it is thought the Greek billionaire could sack Postecoglou if Forest fail to show signs of progress. Continue reading...

Events

41 h. ago After billions in failed big bets, funders and schools are turning to this small education nonprofit

Leslie Cornfeld launched the National Education Opportunity Network, or NEON, to address educational inequality

Economics

57 h. ago NYC schools sue US education officials over $47M grant cuts tied to transgender policies

New York City schools have sued federal education officials over the U.S. Education Department's decision to discontinue grants worth millions of dollars because of school policies supporting transgender students

Politics

65 h. ago Phillipson: Disengaged boys vulnerable to ‘dark forces whispering poison’ online

Speaking at a conference, the Education Secretary warned some children disengaged from school feel ‘not supported but betrayed’

Politics

3 d. ago The secretive First Brands founder, his $12bn debt and the future of private credit

Patrick James borrowed billions — even after presiding over a string of failed businesses

Economics

5 d. ago Schoolgirl breaks down in tears and sobs 'everything's hard for me' as she reveals heartbreaking health struggle on Educating Yorkshire

Viewers of Educating Yorkshire were left in tears during Sunday's episode when a schoolgirl sobbed 'everything is hard for me' as she opened up about the loss of her sight.

Politics

9 d. ago 'Shocking': 100 assaults a day taking place in Scotland's schools and nurseries

Around 100 assaults a day are taking place in Scotland’s schools and colleges - half of all attacks on public sector staff

Events

9 d. ago John Swinney accused of lacking 'urgency' over need to close schools when Covid

Swinney, who was serving as Education Secretary in 2020, told the UK Covid Inquiry that shuttering schools was "not our preferred scenario".

Politics

9 d. ago I never thought I'd say this, but I now understand the appeal of home schooling | Emma Brockes

More and more parents in England are opting their kids out of the education system. I could never do it, but ‘wellbeing days’ do sound niceIf you want to get rich, a friend of mine said recently, set up an exam centre. We were talking about her decision to home school – or unschool, or home educate, depending on your tribal affiliation – her two children, making her simultaneously part of a broader trend and also somewhat strange to herself. The cliche of home schooling still leans on the idea of a fringe choice made by fanatical parents who produce a poorly socialised child – if you said of a child: “They’re home schooled”, you’d trigger a knowing look that implied: “Say no more.”Well – maybe – all that is changing. Home schooling is still fringe, but the numbers are soaring. In 2024, UK councils received 66,000 notifications of children moving to education at home, more than double the number from 2020 and bringing up the total to some 111,700 children in England. Given that there...

Politics

1 week ago Richard Desmond goes for lotto jackpot as he claims he is owed £1.3BILLION after failing to win chance to run The National Lottery

Billionaire Richard Desmond is embarking on a court battle to demand £1.3billion after failing to win the competition to run The National Lottery. It could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.

Economics

1 week ago Primary school campus at risk of closure just a year after opening as pupil numbers plunge

It has a 75% surplus of spaces

Events

1 week ago Motherwell school celebrates outstanding inspection report as part of its 150th anniversary year

Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School and Nursery Class received glowing praise from Education Scotland.

Culture

1 week ago School which specialises in outdoor education looking for a second site

'To us it’s everything knowing he is now in a setting he is happy in,' says the mother of one of the pupils

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian school's delight at positive Education Scotland inspection

Pupils and staff at Dedridge Primary School are reflecting on positive feedback.

Politics

1 week ago MoD spends millions on private schools to avoid Welsh language

The allowance is for tuition fees up to a maximum £22,755 a year, or £7,585 per term, and is available to people MoD staff living and serving in parts of north Wales

Economics

2 w. ago Welsh school introduces 'pay as you can' food shop to battle hunger

Children are learning about food sustainability and money while families can buy food at low prices at the shop

Economics

2 w. ago ‘We’ve been inundated’: European private schools report surge in interest from wealthy British parents

VAT on school fees has led to a rise in overseas interest and even relocations as UK fees have jumped by as much as 22.6%Wealthy British parents are turning to boarding schools in continental Europe as rising private school fees push families to look for cheaper options abroad.German and Swiss institutions have reported rises in the number of queries from British parents who face higher fees at home, after the Labour government imposed 20% VAT on private education from January. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago 'Snooty' John Swinney hails his state school education in spat with Anas Sarwar over college funding

The First Minister told MSPs he was "very proud of my state school education".

Events