New sign language bill set to “Truly change lives”
Proposed sign language legislation in Northern Ireland is expected to have a transformative impact on the deaf community, according to a report by the Assembly’s Communities Committee, as the bill moves to its final stages before becoming law.
Student dies following a medical emergency at school
A student has died after a medical emergency occurred at a school in Surrey. Parents have been officially informed about the incident.
MIT Ranked No. 1 in Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, and Social Sciences in 2026
The 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings have placed MIT at the top in three subject areas: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, and Social Sciences, repeating the Institute’s first-place position in these fields from 2025.
University of Nevada, Reno leads $2.7M project to boost K–12 AI education
The College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno is playing a key role in a new four-year, $2.7 million federal project aimed at strengthening artificial intelligence and computer science education across K–12 schools in Nevada.
AI’s misinformation problem raises global media literacy concerns
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of producing convincing articles, images and even human-like voices, distinguishing fact from fabrication is becoming one of the defining challenges of the digital age.
UK treasury approves £400 million boost for Northern Ireland budget
The UK Treasury will provide £400 million to the Stormont Executive this year to help government education and health departments balance their budgets.
Number of serious incidents in Australia’s early childhood education services is increasing
A recent report reveals a worrying rise in “serious incidents” at Australian early childhood services, including long daycare centers, with 160 incidents per 100 services recorded in 2024–25, highlighting ongoing concerns about child safety, staff workloads, and management challenges across the sector.
California secures $4.9 billion in education funding after legal victory
California has won a major legal battle ensuring that $4.9 billion in federal education funding cannot be conditioned on the Trump administration’s interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion rules under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Rethinking economics: Student-Led movement transforms how economics is taught
Born from student dissatisfaction after the 2008 financial crash, Rethinking Economics is reshaping economics education worldwide, pushing universities to offer more pluralist, critical, and historically grounded curricula.
How does England’s phone-free policy work?
Smartphone policies in England’s secondary schools are placing a “huge burden” on school resources, according to research by the University of Birmingham. The study found that staff spend on average more than 100 hours a week enforcing phone restrictions.
How schools are improving behaviour and attendance in England
Schools with a proven track record of improving behaviour and attendance will support struggling institutions under the UK government’s new “expert hubs” plan
Finance education gains ground in American schools
Personal finance education has become more common in American schools over recent years, with a growing number of students receiving instruction either as a graduation requirement, through other mandatory subjects, or as an elective course.
How do student loans work in the UK and when are they written off?
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the student loan system as “fair and reasonable” amid growing criticism over repayment rules, particularly following last year’s decision to freeze repayment thresholds for some borrowers.
Thousands of Romanian teachers protest government
Thousands of teachers and education workers across Romania have staged protests against the government’s planned austerity measures, warning of strikes if salary cuts in the education sector are implemented.
Teachers say they are constantly given new duties. What are they?
Teachers are working an average of 54 hours a week as new responsibilities continue to mount. Beyond classroom instruction, educators are now increasingly burdened with mental health support, extensive data tracking, and technical assistance.
What is SEND and why are councils struggling to cover its costs?
According to research by the Local Government Association (LGA), eight out of ten councils in England could face the risk of financial insolvency due to soaring SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) costs.
Parents back 20mph speed limit plans near schools
Residents in Guildford have backed plans to reduce speed limits in a bid to improve road safety around a local school.
