Education
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Educating Cardiff Star Joy Ballard Banned From Teaching After Misconduct Ruling
Former headteacher Joy Ballard has been barred from the profession following a tribunal that found her guilty of dishonest conduct and misuse of school funds.
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Global Teacher Pay Disputes: Funding Gaps and Structural Tensions
Education systems in England and the US face mounting pressure as government-mandated pay rises clash with school budget constraints and funding gaps.
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Federal Student Loan Overhaul: What Borrowers Must Know by July 1
Major federal student loan changes take effect July 1, 2026, including the end of the SAVE plan and the introduction of new repayment options and borrowing caps.
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England’s Education System Failing White Working-Class Pupils, Inquiry Finds
A major inquiry reveals England’s education system fails white working-class pupils, as only 36% of those on free school meals meet key GCSE academic benchmarks.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Rule on Graduate Loan Caps
A federal judge blocked new student loan definitions, as millions of borrowers face a transition to new repayment plans starting this July.
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Trucking Schools Adopt Simulators and Automatic Transmissions to Address Driver Demand
Technical colleges are modernizing CDL training with mobile simulators and automatic-transmission vehicles to streamline licensing and meet industry labor needs.
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Public Schools Weigh Integration of Specialized AI for Student Mental Health
Public schools are testing AI mental health tools to bridge staffing gaps, but experts warn of critical data privacy risks and potential student dependency.
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Pikes Peak State College exits Education ReEnvisioned BOCES amid controversy
Pikes Peak State College has announced its resignation from Education ReEnvisioned BOCES, leaving the agency with only one member and uncertain operational viability following controversy over the authorization of a public Christian school.
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Ontario Implements Mandatory Exams and Attendance Grading in High Schools
Ontario’s Ministry of Education has announced a standardized shift in high school grading, mandating final exams and linking grades to attendance, sparking debate over equity and professional autonomy.
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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Resigns Amid Ongoing Federal Investigation
Alberto Carvalho has resigned as Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, ending a four-month period of administrative leave following FBI raids linked to a defunct AI chatbot startup.
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Redeemer Baptist School under investigation following abuse allegations
Redeemer Baptist School in Sydney faces regulatory scrutiny after a six-month investigation revealed allegations of authoritarian control, forced labor, and abuse.
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Georgia Teacher Facing New Charges Amid Allegations of Student Blackmail
New court documents reveal that former high school teacher Maris Nichols was allegedly blackmailed by students over an OnlyFans account in exchange for better grades, as she faces 11 additional charges.
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Victorian Teachers Reject Government Pay and Conditions Offer
Victorian public school teachers have voted 57.7% to 42.3% to reject an in-principle pay deal, signaling deep frustration over workloads and school funding despite union leadership support.
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Hawaii Opens Applications for Preschool Open Doors Tuition Assistance
Hawaii’s Department of Human Services has opened applications for the 2026-27 Preschool Open Doors program, providing tuition subsidies for eligible families with children ages 2 to 4.
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Leaving Certificate 2026: Balancing Rigor with Student Welfare
As the 2026 Leaving Certificate exams progress, educators weigh in on the fairness of papers like German, while broader concerns about grading transparency and student stress remain central to the Irish education debate.