University to suspend music and language courses
In a statement the institution also says it is “proposing to reduce its nursing offer”.
Education
Thursday briefing: Inside Labour’s ambitious rethink of the national curriculum
In today’s newsletter: After decades of political tinkering, a new review of England’s national curriculum promises change without chaos – but can it really add without overwhelming?
Good morning. I’m Martin Belam, and this is my first time in your inbox for First Edition – though you may already know me from Guardian live blogs, my Doctor Who obsession, and the increasingly silly...
China-critical UK academics describe ‘extremely heavy’ pressure from Beijing
Reliance on overseas students’ tuition fees under scrutiny as scholars describe chilling effect of being targeted
UK academics whose research is critical of China say they have been targeted and their universities subjected to “extremely heavy” pressure from Beijing, prompting calls for a fresh look at the sector’s dependence on tuition fee income from Chinese students.
The academics spoke out...
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Moment I Remember Most’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Ed Sheeran takes partial credit for move to overhaul music teaching in England
Singer says changes reflect points raised in open letter to PM organised by his foundation with over 600 signatures
Ed Sheeran has taken partial credit for the government’s move to overhaul the teaching of music in England’s state schools, shortly after being mentioned by the education secretary in parliament.
The Department for Education (DfE) said it wanted to broaden the appeal of music...
Sheeran praises curriculum changes which mean more kids will study music
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
The Guardian view on the Francis curriculum review: raising the right questions in a world with few certain answers | Editorial
In an age of increasingly capable machines, it makes sense for schools to value creativity and life skills as part of a well-rounded education
Societies evolve and schools are under pressure to adapt, but some features of education policy are perennial. For example, modernisation will always be denounced as a dilution of standards. Inevitably, Conservatives have leapt on recommendations by an...
Six Ways Zohran Mamdani Can Improve New York City
Mamdani, who campaigned on sweeping promises, can build a positive legacy by focusing on tangible accomplishments.
Dehumanizing and Dystopian: How Gen Z-ers See Work
Technology has left them with little autonomy or security in their jobs.
Surge in antisemitism investigations at US universities after October 7 attacks, data shows
A report shared exclusively with the Guardian documents how a civil rights law has become a tool to impose ideological priorities on US schools
US government investigations into universities over antisemitism allegations surged following the 7 October 2023 attacks and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, with more investigations open in the last two months of that year than in the two decades...
England curriculum should focus less on exams and more on life skills, finds review
Experts say pupils should spend less time in exam halls and more time on activities like life skills, sport and work experience
National curriculum review: 10 key recommendations
A review of England’s curriculum has recommended reducing the amount of content and emphasis on exams and instead focusing more on life skills and “enrichment”.
The review, led by Prof Becky Francis, wants pupils to...
National curriculum review in England: 10 key recommendations
Proposals include shortening length of GCSE exams, a new diagnostic test in maths and English, and expanding RE
Curriculum ‘should focus less on exams and more on life skills’
The year-long curriculum and assessment review headed by Prof Becky Francis was asked by the government to look at primary, secondary and aged 16-19 phases of state education in England. It heard more than 7,000 responses...
Fugitive Who Faked Abduction Is Found 13 Years Later, Enrolled in N.Y. College
Anthony Lennon, a convicted sex offender from Oklahoma, was arrested in Canton, N.Y., where he was studying under an alias, the authorities said.
Two Massachusetts Men Charged in Explosion at Harvard Medical School
The predawn blast at a Harvard lab caused minor damage and led to the arrest of Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20.
Aging N.Y.C. Seminary’s Prayers Are Answered With a Lease by Vanderbilt
The Tennessee university has promised to make repairs to the General Theological Seminary buildings as it establishes a satellite campus in Chelsea.
Penn Data Breach Involves Decades of Student and Alumni Information
The hacker seemed focused on the Ivy League school’s admissions preferences.
New university being considered for seaside town
Dorset Council is considering a number of proposals for Weymouth, including a new university.
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.
Head teachers’ union considers strikes after judge drops case against Ofsted
Union had sought permission to apply for judicial review over watchdog’s new inspection framework
A head teachers’ union is to consult members about possible industrial action after a high court judge dismissed its attempt to challenge Ofsted’s new inspection regime for schools in England.
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) sought permission to apply for a judicial review,...
Head teachers to be consulted on strike action over new Ofsted inspections
New Ofsted inspections will go ahead as planned this month after the NAHT union’s failed legal challenge.