Education
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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.
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Cambridge Academics Reject University’s Attempt to End Row Over Jason Arday
Nearly 100 Cambridge academics are demanding an independent investigation into the appointment of Jason Arday, rejecting the university’s internal review process.
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Universities Pivot as AI Fluency Becomes Essential Across All Disciplines
As AI disrupts junior tech roles, universities are pivoting to integrate AI literacy across all majors to ensure graduates remain competitive in the market.
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CBI Charges 13 in NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Investigation
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals involved in the NEET UG 2026 exam leak, detailing a complex operation using educational documents as security.
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Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Resigns Amid Investigation Into Academic Qualifications
Jason Arday has resigned from the University of Cambridge following new investigations into his academic credentials and career history.
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Anoka-Hennepin School District Faces Legal Showdown Over Funding Referendum
A Minnesota court will rule August 7 on whether a citizen petition can force the Anoka-Hennepin School District to hold a special election for an operating levy.