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One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people
Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect them against meningitis B, the government has announced.
The one-off vaccination programme, which will begin in late July, comes after an unprecedented outbreak...
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.
Long-awaited course to examine human effects on natural world and explore everyday ways to aid biodiversity
School pupils will learn how to plant a wildflower-friendly garden, according to long-awaited plans announced on Thursday for a natural history GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Campaigners have for more than a decade called for the study of biodiversity loss and global heating...
Data shows sharp increase in number of children receiving extra support and highlights pressure on schools, families and councils
More than one in five pupils in England have special educational needs, as the latest official figures show a sharp increase in the numbers of children receiving extra support in school.
The annual data from the Department for Education (DfE) confirms predictions of...
More than one in five pupils in England – around 1.8 million children – get extra support in school.
As Democrats wrestle over the direction of their party, a new crop of progressive candidates sees college graduates among its biggest supporters.
Unions and other groups plan to demonstrate at the capital’s World Cup stadium, adding tension as the much-watched event begins.
The chancellor of the city’s schools, Kamar Samuels, is being investigated over a $180,000 no-bid deal dating to his previous role.
The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school
Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society, according to new research calling for smacking to be banned.
The study by University College London (UCL) found that children in England who were physically...
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children “does no good whatsoever”.
The nominee, Stuart Bell, led the University of Alabama for a decade, where he embraced diversity initiatives but also Donald J. Trump.
Treasury minister Lucy Rigby says the government has the right to alter terms of existing agreements
Ministers have rejected accusations that recent changes to student loans were unfair, arguing they are so heavily subsidised that the government has the right to alter their terms.
Pressure has been intensifying on the UK government to reform the student loans system but the chief secretary to...
Readers respond to “Make America Read Again,” an Opinion guest essay by Brian Bannon. Also: Choosing Graham Platner; fading bank tellers.
Federal prosecutors said the actions of eight demonstrators crossed the line into threats and vandalism.
A national test found surprising progress among 9-year-olds, who are fully caught up in reading. But 13-year-olds have shown no improvement.
More are reading for fun for the first time in five years, according to new research.
More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity.
The demand from 29 members comes as the Department of Education is updating its guidance for how teachers should use the technology in their work and classrooms.
The law, which creates the first-ever federal voucher program, is designed, in part, to lure Democrats. It’s unclear how many blue states will sign up.
The chancellor, Kamar Samuels, acknowledged a “lapse in procedure,” amid an investigation into a $180,000 contract for foreign language instructors.
A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome. But loneliness is one problem among many
It might sound obvious that – as Benjamin Zephaniah wrote – “People will always need people / To make life appealing / And give life some meaning.” But the care system has not always behaved as though relationships are a condition of human flourishing. So it is good to see this...