Education
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Syracuse University Students Secure National Murrow Awards for Audio Journalism
Syracuse University’s Newhouse School students won two national Edward R. Murrow Awards for audio reporting, marking a record performance for the institution.
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International Islamic University Malaysia Dismisses Professor Over Pseudo-History Claims
IIUM has officially terminated professor Solehah Yaacob following viral claims that ancient Malays possessed the ability to fly.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools Commences Final Year for Several Closing Campuses
As students return to classes, families at seven Pittsburgh schools face their final year before permanent closure as part of a district-wide consolidation plan.
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Student Who Left School Due to Mental Health Struggles Achieves Maximum Leaving Cert Points
After dropping out in second year, 18-year-old Kayleigh Quinn secured 625 points in her Leaving Cert through independent study to pursue a career in medicine.
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Utah’s Largest School District Begins Final Year Before Landmark Three-Way Split
Utah’s Alpine School District has opened its final school year before dividing into three independent districts by July 2027 to address rapid regional growth.
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Singapore Primary Schools Gradually Phase Out Parent Volunteer Schemes
Four major Singaporean primary schools have discontinued parent volunteer schemes, amid a government review aimed at increasing school diversity and social mixing.
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UK Education Secretary Signals Reform for Compulsory English and Maths GCSE Resits
UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell has pledged to reform compulsory GCSE English and maths resits, targeting a cycle of repeated exam failure.
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Melbourne’s Political Gamble: How a Grassroots Rebellion Secured Australia’s Most Lucrative Teacher Deal
Victorian public school teachers have accepted a historic multi-billion dollar pay deal, calling off a statewide strike and setting a new national benchmark.
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California School Districts Pivot to Infant Care as Shrinking Enrollment Leaves Classrooms Empty
California school districts are leasing empty classrooms to toddler day-care centers as falling enrollment and state TK expansion reshape early childhood care.
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Former Cambridge Sociology Chair Jason Arday Dies After Resignation and Plagiarism Dispute
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died at 41, just days after resigning amid allegations of academic plagiarism and an institutional investigation.
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Northern Ireland Students Celebrate A-Level Success as STEM Subjects Lead 2026 Results
Over 26,000 students in Northern Ireland received their A-level results on Thursday, with 30.7% achieving top A* or A grades amid a rise in STEM popularity.
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Prominent Academics Launch Counter-Boycott Initiative Against Institutions Targeting Israeli Scholars
A group of 65 prominent scholars, including 10 Nobel laureates, has vowed to boycott institutions that restrict ties with Israeli academic and scientific counterparts.
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Eton College Implements New Privacy Measures Ahead of Prince George’s Enrollment
Eton College has installed new ‘no photography’ signage to protect Prince George’s privacy as the 13-year-old royal prepares to begin his studies in September.
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New School Year Initiatives: Cellphone Restrictions and AI Integration Shape 2026-27
As the 2026-27 school year begins, districts are implementing new cellphone bans and AI-integrated curricula to improve student focus and modernize education.
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Practical Strategies For Transitioning Children Back To School With Healthy Sleep Routines
As the school year approaches, veteran educator Kim Ulrich outlines practical strategies to transition children back to healthy sleep and screen routines.