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Demand for “future proofing” programmes rising fast among college-aged students

As we speak, many international student prospects are changing their minds about what they should study. Over just a couple of years, the simple equation of a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) programme =…

Do multi-school organisations work?

Pupil outcomes in Tasmania are the worst of any Australian state bar the Northern Territory. To counter this, Tasmania has launched a trial of multi-school organisations (MSOs) across three primary schools in Hobart.…

Dibsy brings AI-powered payment intelligence to Qatar merchants

Qatar’s digital payments landscape is seeing a new shift as merchants increasingly struggle to make sense of failed transactions, unclear decline codes, and fragmented customer communication — challenges that cost…

How two districts are finding gifted students ‘hiding in plain sight’

Dive Brief: Broader, more thoughtful screening to identify gifted and talented students can help uncover those who are hiding in plain sight, leading to not only a greater number receiving enrichment programming but a…

Tech glitches disrupt state math exams across New York

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Students across New York were unable to log in to the digital platform for the state’s…

Kuwait revokes journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin's citizenship

Kuwait revokes journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin's citizenship Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:57 The US-born Kuwaiti national was arrested and stripped of his citizenship for 'simply doing his job',…

How will the war in Iran impact international student mobility?

It is now just over two months since the United States and Israel first launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on 28 February 2026. The war has already cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars. it has…

Sencos: the government’s plans for Send reform in England hinge on these overworked school staff

Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Sencos – special educational needs coordinators – play a vital role in maintained mainstream English schools, nursery schools and sixth forms. If you are a parent, you may encounter them if…

Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats, UBC-led global study finds

A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they receive veterinary…

FSU doctoral candidate earns prestigious literary arts fellowship to preserve legacy of historical communities

A Florida State University graduate student has been selected for a competitive arts fellowship that will support the development of a project that maps archival photos, poetry and oral histories onto neighborhoods,…

Ministers to get softer on English and maths resit entries but tougher on results

Shake up aims to make 'fairer representation' of student progress while 'reinforcing high standards' The post Ministers to get softer on English and maths resit…

Rare copy of oldest poem in English language discovered by TCD researchers

Bebe, an English monk, author and scholar, was one of the best known writers of the Early Middle Ages

Ireland under scrutiny as students allege unpaid tuition refunds after visa refusals

Dozens of international students have accused English-language schools in Ireland of withholding tuition fees for months after visa rejections, despite regulations requiring timely refunds.

10 top universities that offer scholarships to study in Europe

A good degree with a truckload of great memories isn’t just limited to the rich. Thanks to scholarships to study in Europe, everyone can learn and live in Europe too. The good news is several universities offer…

English at age 7: tutoring cost fix or pressure on children?

A pledge to introduce English classes from first grade has revived a decades-old debate in South Korea over whether earlier public instruction can ease private tutoring costs or fuel even more competition among young…

The future of agentic AI for university students

Universities stand at a turning point. For years, headlines have framed artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat to academic integrity. That narrative, while important, misses the bigger opportunity. Used deliberately…

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Teaching in classes grouped by ability does not hamper progress of less able pupils, study finds

Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the…

As Michigan lawmakers push their ideas for funding schools, district leaders urge inflationary increases

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Michigan superintendents say they’re not asking for much from lawmakers in this year’s state…

Analyzing Indictment of James Comey for "86 47" Post

Now-deleted Comey post, copied from a CNN article on the indictment. From today's indictment : On or about May 15, 2025, in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the defendant, JAMES BRIEN COMEY JR, did knowingly and…