2 h. ago Renfrewshire councillor calls for more education on debt write

The move was approved at a meeting of the local authority’s finance, resources and customer services policy board yesterday.

Politics

2 d. ago Renfrewshire Council prepares to write off more than £550,000 of bad debt if given green light

Step set to be taken as recovery of debt from individuals and companies no longer "viable".

Economics

7 d. ago Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show 'Weather Hunters'

Al Roker has launched his own educational cartoon TV show called “Weather Hunters” on PBS Kids

Events

1 week ago Teenagers with period pain more likely to have chronic adult pain, study says

Research finds 76% higher risk for 15-year-olds with dysmenorrhorea than those without painful mensesTeenagers who have moderate or severe period pain are much more likely to develop chronic pain as adults, according to research.Researchers said the findings should serve as a wake-up call to improve menstrual education, reduce stigma, and ensure young people have access to effective support and treatment early on. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Trump administration tells states to remove references to 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials

President Donald Trump's administration has told 40 states to remove references to what it calls “gender ideology” from federally funded sex education materials

Politics

2 w. ago St Andrews University: Scottish university calls for Home Office intervention to evacuate its students from Gaza

Two students have been offered places to study in Scotland - but currently cannot take up the places as they are trapped in a war zone.

Society

3 w. ago Fox News’ Mark Levin defends Trump calling himself a ‘war hero’: ‘Let me educate the truly stupid’

‘There are lots of presidents who are war heroes who did not actually fight in a war,’ Mark Levin declared on Wednesday while justifying Trump’s claim.

Politics

3 w. ago Five teens charged with bullying offences after girl’s death that shocked Malaysia

Public anger over Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death has spurred mass rallies, a royal decree for anti-bullying reforms, and renewed calls for justice in Malaysia’s education system

Events

3 w. ago Quarter of parents sacrifice food or heating to afford school uniform – poll

The Education Secretary has called on schools to reduce immediately the number of branded items of uniform they require ahead of a change in the law.

Society