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Bristol Old Vic brings live theatre directly into classrooms
In a bid to bypass budget cuts and transport nightmares, Bristol Old Vic is touring free plays directly into schools to keep arts alive for Gen Z.
Data Centers Are Trying to Win Over Gen Z With Field Trips and Coloring Books
As backlash against energy-hungry server hubs grows, the industry is launching a PR offensive targeting your younger siblings' classrooms.
Jersey schools: Free fruit pilot ends as cost-of-living crunch intensifies
A local politician is calling for more food funding after the government scrapped a free fruit trial in primary schools due to low uptake.
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community toilet chaperone policy sparks health concern
A Welsh school is escorting some students to the bathroom to curb vandalism, but critics say the policy is lowkey dangerous for student wellbeing.
San Francisco schools ditch lottery system to guarantee neighborhood spots
The school board is finally scrapping the chaotic enrollment lottery that has parents stressed and fleeing the district.
Greta Thunberg joins French students in massive anti-austerity protests
The climate activist stood with students in Paris as nationwide demonstrations against crumbling schools and teacher shortages enter their third week.
Schools and screen time: Doctors urge UK government to scale back
More than 150 clinicians say excessive classroom tech use is hurting kids' physical and developmental health.
France student protests: Why the youth are taking on the police
Students in Paris suburbs are barricading schools to demand basic repairs and staffing as protests against systemic inequality hit a breaking point.
UK youth unemployment crisis triggers call for new apprenticeship scheme
Alan Milburn’s forthcoming report proposes a national pre-apprenticeship route to help young people bridge the gap from school to work.
France student protests: Why the youth are taking on the police
Across France, hundreds of thousands of students are hitting the streets to protest crumbling schools and staff shortages as the political divide widens.
France student protests: What's driving the chaos in Paris
While students are rallying over school conditions, a sprawling network of unions and political groups is turning it into a much bigger power struggle.
Virginia school shooter: Why the 6-year-old was never criminally charged
New bodycam footage shows the aftermath of a classroom shooting that left a teacher injured and a young boy in psychiatric care.
Procrastination: New study shows why it's ruining your GPA
A massive study of 65,000 students reveals that waiting until the last minute is a bigger barrier to success than anxiety or financial stress.
France youth protests: High schoolers take to the streets over broken schools
Students across France are staging historic, leaderless protests against crumbling facilities and teacher shortages, sparking a fierce backlash from the state.
University of Glasgow faces accountability after student's tragic death
The family of Ethan Scott Brown is seeking a full inquiry after he was wrongly told he couldn't graduate, leading to his untimely death.
LAUSD faces major financial crisis as job cuts loom
The nation's second-largest school district could be heading toward insolvency, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block over the next three years.
James Talarico under fire for 2020 remarks on Texas school system
A viral clip shows the Texas Senate candidate questioning the state's academic focus and calling the current system inequitable.
Northern Ireland schools told to cut heat as energy bills skyrocket
The Education Authority is advising students and staff to layer up to offset a massive surge in energy costs expected by 2027.
France student protests: What to know about the school blockades
Students across France are barricading schools to protest inequality and heavy-handed policing in what is becoming a massive nationwide youth movement.
Yemen: Children in Taiz face sniper fire for education
In a city divided by civil war, students like 10-year-old Rafeef risk their lives daily just to attend class near the front line.
France protests: Students plan nationwide walkouts amid school unrest
After weeks of clashes and thousands of arrests, French students are doubling down on demands for better school funding.
France student protests: Teenager injured during police clash in Lens
A 15-year-old student lost his hand following a violent confrontation between protesters and riot police as school unrest continues across France.
Brooklyn teacher under fire for pro-Hamas comments in private group chat
A lawsuit reveals a NYC public school teacher allegedly praised the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attacks.
College Degree: Americans Say It's Not 'Very Important' Anymore
A new poll shows a record-low number of Americans believe higher education is key to success.
Jojo Yawson: Long Island student wins teacher's 25-year chemistry challenge
A Baldwin High School student just secured a $100 prize after acing a legendary, super-tough chemistry exam that’s being phased out for good.
France student protests: Why schools and politics are in chaos
Violent demonstrations over school resources are sweeping across France, sparking intense debate about the country's social stability and immigration.
Temecula Valley: School board erupts over secret recording device scandal
A California school board is in total chaos after a member was caught on camera allegedly planting a mystery device under her colleagues' desks.
France student protests escalate into nationwide chaos
What started as legitimate frustration over school conditions has spiraled into violent clashes, with the government and hard-left parties trading blame.
France student protests escalate into nationwide fire and blockades
Students are hitting the streets to call out decaying infrastructure, but the movement has taken a chaotic turn.
Bodhana Sivanandan: 11-year-old chess prodigy is now a woman grandmaster
The North London schoolgirl just made history at the Chess Olympiad, proving age is nothing but a number when you've got main character energy.
Iowa teacher fired for bribing students with extra credit for trip funds
A substitute teacher lost her job after pressuring high schoolers to donate to her personal Ecuador trip fund in exchange for better grades.
France student protests: Over 400 detained as school blockades turn chaotic
Thousands of French students are blocking high schools to protest teacher shortages and overcrowding as tensions with police reach a breaking point.
Hull College wants you to work in space (no astronaut degree needed)
A new conference is breaking down the barrier to entry for the booming UK space industry, and it's giving major career goals.
California education: New law makes English reclassification a breeze
Nearly a million students could see more academic opportunities thanks to a streamlined process for exiting English learner programs.
France school protests: 164 arrested amid rising student unrest
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu calls violence at student blockades irresponsible as protests over education conditions spread across the country.
Isaac Newton puzzle: Where does an object actually land when dropped?
Ever wonder why dropped objects don't land exactly where you expect? It’s giving physics, and the answer is actually kind of wild.
University students are choosing to live at home to save major cash
A third of students at the University of Gloucestershire are choosing to commute instead of moving into halls to protect their bank accounts.
CUNY graduation rates are falling and here is the real tea
New data shows a massive drop in students crossing the finish line at City University of New York schools over the last five years.
St Andrews faces class divide as wealthy student influx stirs tension
Rising numbers of international students paying premium fees are changing the social fabric of the historic Scottish town, leaving local scholars feeling alienated.
Australia’s diploma crackdown: Why colleges are rushing students to enroll
Private colleges are scrambling to fill seats in a dying diploma program before the government pulls the plug on October 5.
Jersey students: Your take on AI and social media is needed
A new survey wants the lowdown on your daily life, from scrolling habits to what's going on at home.
The Saturday Quiz: How well do you actually know your pop culture?
Grab a snack and test your brain with this week's trivia roundup—no cap, some of these questions are lowkey tricky.
US education data in freefall as agencies face massive budget cuts
Math and reading scores are hitting 25-year lows, but the agency meant to track why just got gutted by a massive contract cull.
Indianapolis teacher sentenced to prison for classroom 'Fight Club' brawls
A former elementary school teacher who encouraged students to fight and filmed the chaos is headed to prison for two years.
Giorgia Meloni targets school diversity in new migrant decree
The Italian PM is pushing for classroom quotas and a burqa ban as electoral pressure from the far-right intensifies.
Florida teacher in hot water over 'cancel culture' allegations
An elite school educator is under fire after a student alleged she targeted his conservative views and harassed him in class.
Cal State San Marcos beefs up security after string of campus sexual assaults
President Ellen Neufeldt is responding to student petitions after four reported rapes in just three weeks of the new term.