Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.
Education
Harvard’s President Will Stay in the Role Indefinitely
Alan M. Garber was appointed after his predecessor resigned under pressure. He has been in the role as Harvard fended off challenges from the Trump administration.
Lawyers accuse DoJ of political pressure in University of California antisemitism investigation
Attorneys who eventually quit tell LA Times they were pushed to conclude university system had violated law
Attorneys with the US Department of Justice have reportedly said they felt pressured to accuse the University of California of discriminating against Jewish students and faculty, at the urging of the Trump administration, in what one lawyer described as a “hit job”.
Nine attorneys, some...
Here Are the Only Known Videos of the Possible Brown University Gunman
The clips were captured on Saturday and show a man walking on sidewalks near the Brown campus after the shooting.
Democrats Celebrate Rob Reiner as a Hands-On Political Activist
The Hollywood star was an unusually hands-on activist and donor, whose deep understanding of politics set him apart from other celebrities.
School staff balloted on strike action after fire concerns
A fire safety report found there was a substantial risk to life and fire exits were not easily openable.
Exam board Pearson fined £2m for ‘serious’ breaches in standards
Ofqual issues fines over English proficiency test which some candidates sat at home, A-level Chinese and GCSE English
One of the world’s biggest providers of educational services has been fined more than £2m for a range of serious breaches related to examination standards that could have affected tens of thousands of students.
Pearson, a FTSE 100 listed company, was hit by financial penalties...
Harvard, Yale and Other Universities Boost Security After Brown Shooting
A gunman who killed two students at Brown University is still at large. There were no specific threats against other schools, but many are taking precautions.
Gunshots at Brown University, Then 12 Hours of Lockdown and Fear
Students sheltered in place in classrooms and basements, waiting for the all clear.
Kenya: KNEC Warns Schools Against Publishing ‘Fake’ and ‘Misleading’ Kjsea Results Analysis
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has cautioned schools against what it termed “misleading the public with fake and inaccurate” analyses of the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, following the release of the first-ever outcomes under the new Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
Nigeria: NUC Lifts Embargo On Establishment of Foreign Universities in Nigeria
[Vanguard] . Lauds GUU over academic strides
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Report of Bandits Camping Near Campus
[Premium Times] A video clip circulating on social media since 4 December 2025 claimed the bandits set up about 38 camps near the university in Enugu State.
Secondary school reopens following flu outbreak
Pupils and teachers are back onsite but the situation is being monitored “minute by minute”.
A Gift That Gets Children Reading
Early access to high-quality books can transform lives, improve educational outcomes and help create the next generation of curious and informed citizens.
Trump’s Diversity Rollback Ends Crucial Aid for Deafblind Children Like Annie Garner
A program for deafblind children helped 3-year-old Annie Garner, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over diversity goals.
South Africa: Department Welcomes High Court Judgement On the Publishing NSC Results
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has welcomed a high court decision confirming the publication of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results in newspapers and across accredited media platforms, consistent with long-standing national practice.
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Prohibits Admission, Transfer Into Ss3
[Premium Times] The directive followed growing concerns over the increasing use of special centres for examination malpractice during the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE).
South Africa: Gauteng Learner Placement Continues
[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners that it is working hard to ensure that the remaining 15 144 unplaced applicants are placed in schools.
Rwanda: Experts Urge Universities to Prepare Students to Solve African Problems
[New Times] Experts have called on African universities to deliberately prepare students to understand the continent’s political, governance, and development realities, arguing that Africa’s challenges can only be sustainably addressed by Africans themselves.
Uganda: VP Alupo Hails Soroti University’s Maiden Graduation As Historic Milestone
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has described the first graduation ceremony of Soroti University as a historic milestone for both the institution and the country, calling on graduates to actively contribute to Uganda’s development through innovation, discipline, and service.
South Africa: Literacy Crisis – Why Makhanda Matters
[GroundUp] Two interventions show what can and what can’t be done