Court Clears Way for Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
A federal appeals court vacated a temporary block on the 2024 law, tossing a previous decision that called it “plainly unconstitutional.”
Education
Five former education secretaries urge Labour MPs to back government’s Send reforms in open letter
Exclusive: David Blunkett and Estelle Morris among those calling plans a ‘once in a generation chance’ to fix system
Five former education secretaries have made a joint appeal to Labour MPs to back the overhaul of special education provision in English schools, calling it “a once in a generation chance” to fix a failing system.
The open letter is signed by David Blunkett, Estelle Morris,...
Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether
Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators
Several universities have scrapped partnerships with Chinese institutions in recent months as a direct result of pressure from US legislators. But no university appears to have gone as far as Purdue University in Indiana.
Students and faculty at the public university say that...
Teacher banned over indecent images of children
A professional conduct panel says it found Jeremy Gibbs’ apology for his actions superficial.
A Once Prominent American Statesman Faces Fallout From the Epstein Files
George Mitchell, a former Senate majority leader credited with bringing peace to Northern Ireland, is under renewed scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Should Child Welfare Be Called Over School Absences?
Teachers are required to report cases of possible “educational neglect” to child protective services, but there is a growing movement to change that policy.
Don’t make us security guards, says teacher stabbed by pupil
Liz Hopkin says teachers are not security guards and giving them handheld scanners would not help.
Lib Dems set out plans to stop SEND services being ‘cash cows’
Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.
‘They’re not listening!’: the government’s gamble on special education reform – podcast
Political correspondent Alexandra Topping and special educational needs student Jake with his mum, Laura, explore the government’s controversial plans for reform
Next week, the government is expected to announce its education white paper. It is a moment, as political correspondent Alexandra Topping explains, of high political peril.
Part of the proposals will be reforms to special educational...
Bard College Opens Review of Its President’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The move comes after a trove of documents released by the Justice Department showed Leon Botstein had a relationship that was closer than previously known with the convicted sex offender.
Schools in England to get budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul
Children to get individual support directly from school instead of via council in attempt to curb spiralling costs
Children in England with special needs will receive individual support and therapy directly from their schools as part of the government’s overhaul of England’s special education provision.
Under the plans, mainstream schools will be given commissioning budgets to spend on...
Trump’s ‘Cartoonish’ Monuments to Himself
Readers respond to a news analysis about President Trump’s relentless demand for exaltation. Also: “Dirty money” from Jeffrey Epstein.
Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England
First cohort to be impacted by change – part of Send system overhaul – are currently in key stage 1, it is understood
Children with a legal right to special needs support will face a review when they move to secondary school, with the first cohort to be impacted currently in key stage 1, the Guardian understands.
A total overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system...
Tiny Memoir Contest Winners
We invited teenagers to write miniature memoirs about meaningful moments in their lives. Read the 17 winning stories, selected from over 14,000 submissions.
Leon Botstein, Bard College’s President, Had Epstein Ties. He Is Also Seen as a Campus Savior.
The president of Bard College raised millions to save his school from closure. As he sought donations, he talked with Jeffrey Epstein about music, watches and young female musicians.
University of British Columbia Professors Sue School Over Political Correctness
A group of academics at the University of British Columbia say the school’s D.E.I. policies and practices, which include land acknowledgments, violate a law that requires universities to be “nonpolitical.”
Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.
A Child Misses 3 Weeks of School. Should Protective Services Step In?
A growing number of states are debating whether to alter their policies on summoning child protection officials if a student has excessive absences.
Students report safety concerns on campus‑to‑town route
Students say the night‑time walk between campus and the town centre feels unsafe, citing poor lighting and limited CCTV.
Councils in England call for ‘radical’ means testing of Send school transport
Demand is rising at unsustainable rate and could cost £3.4bn by 2030-31, local authorities warn
Families who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) should be means tested for school transport, according to councils in England, who say demand is rising “at an unsustainable rate”.
Local authorities are urging the government to be “radical” in its Send reforms,...
Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.