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The TelegraphKatharine Birbalsingh leads backlash to Government plans to lower school behaviour standards
Katharine Birbalsingh has led a head teachers’ backlash over Government plans to soften measures tackling bad behaviour in the classroom.
- The Guardian
English schools to phase out ‘cruel’ behaviour rules as Labour plans major education changes
Policy will move to keeping vulnerable pupils in school as focus shifts to root causes of exclusions
- The Guardian
Draft Israeli law to limit academic speech labelled ‘McCarthyite’
Law allowing committee to fire staff for ‘supporting terror’ backed by education minister and national student union
- Business Insider
A teacher details her 3 summer jobs to save up money and buy supplies for her students
Rebecca Cox, a teacher, has been working at a restaurant and other jobs this summer. A main reason is to help with savings.
- CBC
Innu grandmothers are heading into the classroom after completing teacher assistant program
Elders in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish are among the 11 Innu women heading into the classroom this fall, after graduating from Nipissing University's Indigenous teacher assistant diploma program. Julianna Rich began the program as a great-grandmother at 60.She said she had always wanted to continue her education, but grew up in foster care, began losing her language and stopped attending school in Grade 10. "I lost a lot of my own language," said Rich, describing the early years of school. "But I'
- Associated Press
Myanmar's civil war has seen a devastating increase in attacks on schools, researchers say
An intensification of fighting in Myanmar’s civil war has brought a sharp increase in destructive attacks on schools, a group that monitors armed conflict in the Southeast Asian nation said in a report Saturday. Myanmar Witness said the attacks have further strained Myanmar’s already fractured school system, taking away education for millions of children who have also been forced to flee their homes, miss vaccinations and suffer from inadequate nutrition. The group, a project of the United Kingdom-based Center for Information Resilience, identified a total of 174 attacks on Myanmar schools and universities since the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi three years ago.
- The Packet - Falmouth
Students' achievements celebrated in ceremony at local school
Helston Community College recently held a Celebration Evening, acknowledging students' achievements across various subjects.
- PA Media: Money
20% of parents ‘think social media is better at teaching children about money’
Santander UK, which released the findings, said financial education is a ‘key priority’ for the bank.
- CBC
Charity helps students find path to better future through squash
At Urban Squash Toronto, playing the game is only the start of a path toward community, belonging and academic success.Since 2011, the charity has served students in Toronto's Jane and Finch neighbourhood, busing them from school to the courts for an after-school program that includes a healthy meal and free tutoring services as well as squash.The program serves 113 students, and staff say they can't keep up with demand.Every student who's gone through it has graduated high school, and 94 per ce
- HuffPost
This Viral Video Of A Teacher's Rant Right Before Officially Retiring Has Been Seen Over A Million Times — Here Are The Reasons Why She Can 'No Longer Deal' In The Profession
"I can no longer deal with the 'new' type of parent and the 'new' type of child that is a product of the parent that I am trying to teach..."
- The Northern Echo
Newton Aycliffe junior school celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating
A Newton Aycliffe school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in a recent inspection, winning praise for its wide range of opportunities.
- The Bolton News
Hats off: Bolton students graduate from Children’s University
Youngsters in Bolton have celebrated their graduation in a cap and gown ceremony
- USA TODAY
Cell phones, clothes ... rent? Inflation pushes teens into the workforce
For Gen Z, summer can be a time to take a break. But in families feeling the financial heat, more teens are working to help pay for rent and groceries
- York Press
York primary school praised for 'inclusive' approach to education
York's Knavesmire Primary School praised for its inclusive approach education and for recognising 'uniqueness of every child'
- The New York Times
From Honor Student to the Gunman Who Tried to Kill Donald Trump
BETHEL PARK, Pa. — For Thomas Crooks, the suburban Pittsburgh nursing home where he served meals and washed dishes for $16 an hour was another solitary corner of a nearly invisible life. He was polite but distant, a former co-worker said, ate lunch alone in the break room and rarely spoke with anyone. But as western Pennsylvania geared up last week for the boisterous spectacle of hosting a rally for former President Donald Trump, Crooks approached his bosses with a request, law enforcement offic
- Manchester Evening News
'I went on date with actor who had major red flags – but one sex question really got me'
Annie Knight, who has slept with 300 men in one year, went on a date with a famous actor recently – but there was one question that left her feeling uncomfortable
- Cosmo
Kate Middleton to step back from public life again indefinitely, says Palace insider
A Kensington Palace insider has claimed that Kate Middleton will indefinitely be stepping back from public duties again, after last being seen at Wimbledon.
- Manchester Evening News
Boots to shut 300 shops by end of summer - full list of stores hit
Many of the 300 have already shut their doors
- Manchester Evening News
'I paid £120 for a Fortnum and Mason picnic hamper at RHS Tatton Flower Show - this is what was inside'
It was the poshest of picnics at the 'Garden Party of the north' - here's what we got for £120
- Wales Online
Gabby Logan 'blindsided' by devastating family tragedy as she breaks down in tears
The presenter said the tragic sudden death 'shattered the family into a million pieces'