Are ties and blazers on the way out? Why some schools are pushing for ‘active’ uniforms
Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.
Education
Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools
White paper proposes changing criteria under which schools get funding to support the most disadvantaged students
Plans to halve the attainment gap between the poorest pupils in England and their more affluent peers will be set out by the government on Monday.
The schools white paper will detail proposals to change the criteria under which schools receive funding to support the most...
Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
Students helped grow initial protests into a national movement crushed by the government. As the new semester began, they chanted and marched again.
Louisiana schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
Court lifted injunction on law requiring display of religious text in every public school classroom
A federal appeals court cleared the way on Friday for a controversial Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, allowing the state to enforce a law that was previously found to be unconstitutional.
The US fifth circuit court of appeals...
I might not get uni Covid compensation – but I’m claiming it out of principle
Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.
The government is reforming the SEND system. This is what those impacted want changing
Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change?
Judge Blocks Texas Law Banning L.G.B.T.Q. Clubs in Some School Districts
The law was the first in the nation to explicitly ban L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs. The ruling applies only to the Houston, Katy and Plano school districts.
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.”
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...
South Africa: Manamela Appoints Administrator to Stabilise College of Cape Town
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has appointed Dr Robert Nkuna as Administrator of the College of Cape Town following findings of serious governance and financial failures at the institution.
Teacher banned over indecent images of children
A professional conduct panel says it found Jeremy Gibbs’ apology for his actions superficial.
Tanzania: Turning the Page On Literacy in Ludewa
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — IN the quiet corridors of primary schools across Ludewa District, a quiet revolution is taking place, one page at a time. For years, the Tanzanian education system has grappled with a learning crisis that exists despite high enrolment rates. Children are in classrooms, but are they learning?
Nigeria: Varsities Must Produce Problem-Solvers, Not Just Graduates – VC
[Leadership] Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), Prof. Hakeem Babatinde Fawehinmi, has said that innovative research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth.
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.
Liberia: Senate Allocates Exclusive Budget Line for UL Law School
[New Dawn] Capitol Hill — Senate Pro-Tempore and Grand Bassa County Senator Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence has pledged a dedicated budget line for the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia in the National Budget. This commitment aims to support both the law school’s administration and its students.
Liberia: UL Gets Additional $6m for Renovation
[New Dawn] Monrovia, February 20, 2026: After years of neglect and deteriorating infrastructure, the Government of Liberia has allocated an additional $6 million to the University of Liberia’s $40 million budget for the renovation and rehabilitation of its buildings.
Kenya: World’s Largest Floating University Docks in Mombasa With 609 Students
[Capital FM] Mombasa — The Port of Mombasa on Wednesday received a fifth cruise vessel since the beginning of the year.
Uganda: Ignore Claims That Uganda’s Makerere University Has Postponed Its January 2026 Graduation Ceremony
[Africa Check] Ignore claims that Uganda’s Makerere University has postponed its January 2026 graduation ceremony
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.