12 h. ago Stephen Merchant selling his huge Star Wars toys to raise money for a local school

Now Star Wars fans have the opportunity to purchase his childhood toys - with the funds going to a worthy cause with mote than thirty lots of action figures and playsets going under the hammer

Events

26 h. ago More than 7,000 West Lothian school children given help with clothing grants

The school clothing grants administered by the council are one of a range of services to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis.

Politics

45 h. ago North Carolina helps kids earn college degrees in high school. It’s a lifeline for immigrant families

A community college program has been instrumental in helping Latinx students in the state access higher education, while educators fear they’ll become Trump’s next targetDaniel is a high school senior in rural North Carolina. Soon, he’ll graduate with a high school diploma, an associate degree and a paralegal certification from a local community college. He’s just 17, but he’ll be able to apply for positions at law firms and begin earning an almost $50,000 salary straight out of high school.“The early college program really set me up for success because even though I’m young, I’ll be able to help financially support my family,” said Daniel, a first-generation Salvadorian American who is only using his first name to protect undocumented family members. “I’ve done all of this because of support from my mother and family. I owe everything I’ve accomplished to them and I want to give back.” Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Solar farm planned on school land in Merthyr would power local schools and hospital

There are plans for a 1.4MW solar farm at Pen y Dre High

Politics

49 h. ago Man arrested in Japan after allegedly driving car into schoolchildren, say reports

Seven children returning from school injured in suspected deliberate attack in Osaka, according to local mediaA man has been arrested in the Japanese city of Osaka after allegedly driving his car into seven schoolchildren in a suspected deliberate attack, local media said.The children, who were on their way home from school, were injured and taken to hospital but all seven remained conscious, according to the public broadcaster NHK and other outlets. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Comedian Romesh Ranganathan hits out at local council over school 'shambles' after his son offered place on the 'other side of town'

The comedian, 47,  says he begged West Sussex County Council to look into his youngest child's case after not being offered any of his preferred choices, including the same school as his two elder brothers.

Events

1 week ago US supreme court seems inclined to allow exemption of LGBTQ+ books for elementary schoolers

Justices heard from Christian and Muslim parents from Maryland seeking to pull children from certain classesThe US supreme court appeared inclined to rule in favor of Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland seeking to keep their elementary school children out of certain classes when storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters are read in the latest case involving the intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ rights.The nine justices heard arguments on Tuesday in an appeal by parents with children in public schools in Montgomery county, located just outside of Washington, after lower courts declined to order the local school district to let children opt out when these books are read. The plaintiffs – including Muslim, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox parents – contend that the school board’s policy of prohibiting opt-outs violates the US constitution’s first amendment protections for free exercise of religion. Donald Trump’s administration backed them in the case. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US supreme court weighs efforts to exempt elementary schoolers from LGBTQ+ books

Parents argue constitutional religious rights should allow them to opt children out when LGBTQ+ books are readThe US supreme court is considering on Tuesday an attempt by Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland to keep their elementary schoolchildren out of certain classes when storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters are read in the latest case involving the intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ rights.The justices are hearing arguments in an appeal by parents with children in public schools in Montgomery county, located just outside Washington, after lower courts declined to order the local school district to let children opt out when these books are read. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Romesh Ranganathan criticises local council over school placement ‘shambles’

The comic posted a video on Instagram on Saturday criticising West Sussex County Council for placing his son in a school on the other side of town.

Culture

2 w. ago Ken Doherty sends out warning about World Snooker Championship star who served huge ban

Zhao Xintong will return to the Crucible Theatre for the first time in three years after qualifying for the World Snooker Championship, and Ken Doherty has backed the Chinese star to go all the way

Events

2 w. ago 'Best war film viewers have ever seen' with unexpected cameo from huge star

The historical war film was a box office smash hit and saw the acting debut of one of the world's biggest stars alongside Oscar-winning actors and a huge twist

Events

2 w. ago Tesco shopper selects local school to receive a £5,000 donation

St Thomas of Aquin's High School is celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation.

Economics

3 w. ago Local schools join Livingston Designer Outlet’s Tree Buddy programme

Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland’s largest outlet destination, has launched a Tree Buddy school programme, which will see 100 Scottish native trees planted across 14 local primary school sites, as part of its commitment to sustainability and environmental impact.

Culture

3 w. ago West Lothian school dinners menu given overhaul after pupil suggestions

Jamie Fisher, the head of facilities and support services in the council told councillors that almost 3,000 pupils responded to a survey on what they would like to see on the menu and - within limitations - they got it.

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