Education & Learning
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Look inside Starbeck Primary School's fantastic new library
The Mayor has cut the ribbon to mark the completion of a Harrogate school's exciting project devoted to children’s literacy
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A US charity plans to use AI to monitor its Gaza classrooms for 'hateful' speech
A U.S. charity in Gaza is worried that teachers at its schools might stray from a curriculum it says promotes peace and tolerance
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Darlington set for new special school after government approval
Darlington’s 96-place Garden Village Free School for autistic pupils has been approved by Education Secretary Lucy Powell, doubling specialist places.
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Young, pregnant and desperate: Aid cuts risk Mozambique’s teen pregnancy fight
‘When girls are not in school, they are vulnerable to early marriage, to pregnancy, to trajectories that are almost impossible to reverse,’ one expert tells Twanda Karombo
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Risk of mosquito and midge-borne diseases in UK to be examined in new study
Researchers at the University of Glasgow will lead the research.
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York specialist school approved to increase intake by almost double
A specialist school on the outskirts of York has been given the green light by Ofsted to nearly double its student capacity.
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York specialist school approved to increase intake by almost double
A specialist school on the outskirts of York has been given the green light by Ofsted to nearly double its student capacity.
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Girl told teacher ‘Sir, I’ve been stabbed’ after attack, court hears
The school went into lockdown shortly after the victim reported the attack to a teacher
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Breaking news. - Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally
The mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences. #EuropeNews
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Schoolgirl told teacher 'Sir, I've been stabbed', court hears
The girl told police there was "blood all over my hands" following the attack, a court hears.
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Thursday briefing: Why young people are taking to the streets across France
In today’s newsletter: A youth-led movement is protesting crumbling school buildings and teacher shortages while turning adult focus onto wider educational inequalities
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Bake Off star says he learnt to make cakes from social media videos
A Birmingham student in the Channel 4 show taught himself after "stumbling across a YouTube video".
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Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts
Overhaul of special education in England could unravel, thinktank finds, because of ‘use it before you lose it’ dynamic
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HBCUs are underfunded. A legal effort starting in Missouri seeks to fix it
An effort to address decades of underfunding at some historically Black college and universities kicked off Wednesday with a lawsuit against the state of Missouri
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Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
Ethan Scott Brown died after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow
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Harrogate College asks former students and staff to say goodbye to old campus
Harrogate College is asking former students, staff and anyone with memories of its current Hornbeam Park campus to help mark the end of an era before the
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Teenage boy accused of stabbing girl wrote about his ‘hatred for women’, court told
Prosecutor Christopher Paxton KC said the defendant ‘went to school not to learn but to kill, taking with him a kitchen knife which he used to stab’ a 15-year-old girl ‘in the back’
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19-year-old student in Poland injures 8 people in a school attack
Authorities in Poland say a 19-year-old student at a vocational school in northern Poland attacked fellow students, teachers, and passersby with a sharp object, injuring eight people before fleeing and being arrested nearby
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BBC's Nicky Campbell tells court teacher who attacked him 'completely lost it'
The presenter is giving evidence to a court examining accusations against two former Edinburgh Academy teachers who are unfit to stand trial.
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Trial begins for a man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth 14 years ago
The trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago is finally getting underway
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College suspends fraternities over multiple misconduct reports in new term
The dean of students at the University of Arizona said there had been reports of ‘physical assault, drugs and alcohol, hazing and creating unsafe environments for our students’
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Wyvern Academy celebrates best-ever results
Wyvern Academy is celebrating its best-ever academic results, alongside a continued commitment to providing every student with exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom.
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Aycliffe specialist college shines light on dangers of 'mate crime' and exploitation
Thornbeck College learners create artwork for a national campaign highlighting mate crime, grooming and exploitation of autistic and vulnerable adults.
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Council bosses to be grilled over drop in school swimming lessons
Some schools now rely on pop up pools rather than traditional swimming baths to meet their swimming requirements under the national curriculum.
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Berlin Housing Shortage: What Students Need to Know
The new semester is beginning – and for many students, the most pressing question is: Where can I find an affordable place to live? An overview.
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Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here's what to know
Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%
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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims
Cornell says ex-deputy attorney general Sally Yates will lead a review of the university's handling of sex assault claims
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Students turn on Cornell's president over the school's handling of gang rape allegations
Some of the students furious over the handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape at Cornell University are directing their ire at the school’s president
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Top private school in York announces major two-year redevelopment plan
Bootham School is set to unite all of its students on a single campus for the first time in its history.
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Photos show protests across France as students demand more school resources
Students are protesting across France for more resources and better conditions in schools after weeks of class boycotts, blockades and demonstrations.
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Mayor claims better buses could ease school transport pressures
Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said. Mayor of York and North Yorkshire,...
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Refurbished Harrogate school library will 'strengthen links with the wider community'
A Harrogate school community is coming together this week for the opening of their newly refurbished school library.
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One student killed, eight wounded in Istanbul school stabbing attack
A 15-year-old student disguised herself in the target school's uniform before attacking pupils at Şeyh Şamil Imam Hatip Secondary School in Başakşehir on Tuesday morning. The suspect, who attends a different school, was apprehended.
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'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls
The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war.
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Young readers in Crayke earn top spot after summer book challenge
A group of Year 4 children at Crayke CE Primary School have been praised after topping a school-wide summer reading challenge.
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Young readers in Crayke earn top spot after summer book challenge
A group of Year 4 children at Crayke CE Primary School have been praised after topping a school-wide summer reading challenge.
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Free Bradford courses aim to help adults return to work or change careers
Shipley College is offering free courses to help people in Bradford return to work or start new careers.
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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #1716)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
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Eight bats found in just 17 days at elementary school as the cause remains unknown
Washington’s protected-wildlife rules limit how the school can handle the creatures
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Restricting smartphone use in schools boosts GCSE results, study finds
Software that blocks social media during school hours is credited with calmer classrooms, fewer detentions, and improved focus
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Plans to turn student halls near Teesside college into one of region's biggest HMOs
Plans have been submitted to turn former student accommodation near Stockton Riverside College into a 229-room HMO.
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Why parents are paying for farm schools to boost their children’s college chances
Forget summer camp. Some high school students are spending their summers studying soil, raising animals and learning agriculture – experiences their families hope will help them stand out in college admissions
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Video. Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding
Video. Students in Marseille and Lille escalate protests over education funding, barricading schools and clashing with police as blockades spread across France.
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Schoolboy, 15, loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during French school protests
PM orders ministers to tackle students’ five major demands, including organising replacement teachers and school repairs
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‘I’ve come full circle’: Teacher returns to York school where she was a pupil
For one new teacher at a York school, the corridors and classrooms are very familiar – because she used to be a pupil there. Rachel Hyatt has joined the team at Carr Junior School in Acomb. She attended Carr Infants before moving up to Carr...
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Schools set on fire in France as student riots dramatically escalate
The French education minister wants to work with unions to prevent further riots after thousands of young people have been arrested across France
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County Durham school praised by Ofsted after pupil numbers soar by more than 50
Government inspectors found Staindrop Academy to be at ‘Strong standard’ for both Inclusion and Personal Development and Wellbeing.
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' I've come full circle' - York teacher celebrates return to childhood school
A York teacher has returned to her childhood school to inspire the next generation from the other side of the classroom.
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' I've come full circle' - York teacher celebrates return to childhood school
A York teacher has returned to her childhood school to inspire the next generation from the other side of the classroom.
