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Education

Bridget Phillipson ‘ready to take on unions’ over year 8 reading tests

Yesterday at 11:00 AM, via The Guardian

Education secretary says mandatory test needed to tackle ‘shocking outcomes’ for many working-class children

Bridget Phillipson has said she is ready to take on the unions in a battle over compulsory reading tests for 13-year-olds and more extracurricular activities for all children to prevent them becoming “stuck in a doom loop of detachment” from school.

The education secretary said that...

Lifestyle

Khaya Mthethwa announces Art and Worship II

Today at 15:15 PM, via The South African

Following his 2023 sold-out success, Khaya Mthethwa will host the second edition of his Art and Worship concert in Johannesburg.

Science/Tech

Warning to people using online schools in South Africa

Today at 16:01 PM, via MyBroadband

Warnings from education standards regulator Umalusi about online schools in South Africa have come into stark relief following reports on scams costing pupils years of their lives.

Science/Tech

Woman Wrongfully Accused by a License Plate-Reading Camera – Then Exonerated By Camera-Equipped Car

Today at 14:34 PM, via Slashdot

CBS News investigates what happened when police thought they’d tracked down a “porch pirate” who’d stolen a package — and accused an innocent woman. “You know why I’m here,” the police sergeant tells Chrisanna Elser. “You know we have cameras in that town…””It went right into, ‘we have video of you stealing a package,'” Elser said… “Can I see the video?” Elser asked. “If you go to court, you...

Health

How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo

Yesterday at 11:02 AM, via New York Times

Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases. Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits.