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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…

An Illinois governor-backed bill to restrict school cell phone use gains momentum

Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Illinois is poised to join a majority of states that have mandated restrictions on cell phone use in…

DfE 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 DfE to get softer on English and maths resit entries but tougher on results first appeared on FE Week .

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The Internship War

As summer approaches and the semester comes to a close, internships and summer jobs are on the minds of many university students. Internships provide the unique opportunity for students to discover more about their…

Orange County residents take pragmatic view on immigration

Irvine, Calif., April 28, 2026 — A new poll released today by UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology finds that Orange County residents hold broadly positive but carefully qualified views on immigration, reflecting the…

Drugging the undruggable: Scientists achieve million-fold leap in targeting elusive cancer proteins

Researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer have developed a new way to target proteins long considered “undruggable,” opening the door to new treatments for prostate cancer and other serious…

Palestine Action defendant says guard ‘assaulted me multiple times’ during Elbit raid

Palestine Action defendant says guard ‘assaulted me multiple times’ during Elbit raid Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:47 Jurors hear that security guard Angelo Volante struck defendant Jordan…

The Quiet Quitting Principal: What Districts Can Do to Re-Engage School Leadership

By: Andy Szeto Quiet quitting entered the workplace during the pandemic as employees and leaders renegotiated expectations around workload, boundaries, and engagement. Randall S. Peterson (2025) describes…

4 schools in Asia where diversity shapes daily learning

A “global mindset” can sound lofty. But it simply means the ability to step outside your own culture and accept that there is no one right way to do things. That understanding is best forged in childhood and most…

Argentine VP tells islanders to 'go back to England' as US presses UK over F-16 jets

The Falklands sovereignty dispute returned to the centre of the diplomatic agenda this week with two developments of immediate impact: comments by Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel demanding that islanders…

The best countries to pursue dentistry for free or for under US$215,000

As exciting as going to university may be, it can be expensive — more so for those studying medicine and dentistry. Take the US, for example — the cost of dental school ranges from USD$67,000 to USD$135,600 a year,…