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Teacher 'With Unblemished Record' Sacked After Refusing To Use 8-Year-Old's Preferred Pronouns

A teacher has launched a case against her local primary school after she was sacked for refusing to treat an 8-year-old female student as a boy.

US School Begs for National Guard Help as Violence, Drug Use and Fight Clubs Erupt Daily

Teachers at the largest school in Massachusetts are overwhelmed by the escalation of violence, drug dealing and staff members being injured.

What Role Will Artificial Intelligence Play In Academia? Here's What Experts Have To Say

To get a better perspective on the current and future role of AI in academia, International Business Times UK interviewed subject-matter experts who are currently working on AI through research, teaching, and studying at King's College London.

Surge in Overseas Student Applications to UK Universities Signals Global Confidence in British Education

The latest data indicates a sustained upward trend, showcasing the enduring global appeal of British universities as premier destinations for international students.

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Student Takes London's 'Toughest Headteacher' To High Court Over Prayer Ban

The Michaela Community School has been taken to the High Court after it implemented a prayer ban that "uniquely" targets Muslim pupils.

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UK University Students Initiate 'Career Boycott' in Protest Against Barclay's Climate Policies

More than 220 students from Barclays' top recruitment universities won't work for Barclays unless they terminate all financing for oil and gas companies.

New Labour Plan Could See Less Children In Private Schools In The UK

In a bid to win the next general election, the Labour Party have pledged to end business rate relief and increase VAT charges for private schools.

Kenya is grappling with an economic crisis including rising inflation and unemployment

World Bank Faces Accusations of 'Turning Blind Eye' to Sexual Abuse in Kenyan Schools

The World Bank's failure to act on early warnings and reports of sexual abuse has perpetuated a culture of impunity.

UK Entertainment Industry Fails to Tackle Rampant Sexual Abuse

Concerns Rise as UK School Pupils Exploit AI to Create Indecent Imagery of Fellow Students

Child protection advocates have called for urgent action to address the misuse of AI and the restriction of access to such tools among school-age children.

A report of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI's value nearly tripling over the course of the past year comes as it adds voice and image features to the generative artificial intelligence platform

AI Chatbots Transform Education and Work Support for Over Half of UK's Youth

Beyond academics, AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Bard and Hugging Chat are also making waves in the professional sphere.

How Should Teachers Be Using AI? UNESCO Believes It Could Solve Education's Biggest Challenges

Instead of being used to reduce tiredness among teachers, UNESCO says that AI can be used to fight global inequalities in the education sector.

MPs Push For School Curriculum To Include Compulsory Financial Education

MPs have launched an inquiry that sets out to teach all students – aged 11 to 16 – about money management amid the cost of living crisis.

Teachers in Britain Will Explore AI's Potential in Education at Hackathon Event

The Department for Education in the UK has collaborated with Faculty AI, the National Institute of Teaching and the AI in Schools Initiative to organise this pioneering AI hackathon event in London.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (2nd R) arrives at the annual Conservative party conference in Manchester, northwest England, on October 1, 2023

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan Proposes Banning Mobile Phone Usage in Schools

The Department for Education wants the ban to be included during school recess times, which has been met with criticism by the teaching union.

Childhood Expert Suggests That Play is Crucial For a Child's Brain Development

The expert's book challenges the traditional division between play and learning, emphasising the role of playing in the early years of education.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Developing Exceptional Leaders in South Africa

The late South African President Nelson Mandela founded the Mandela Rhodes Foundation in 2003. In 20 years, 622 scholarships have been awarded to students from 33 African countries.

New Student Finance Law Opens the Doors of Lifelong Upskilling for Employability

The UK government has passed a new student finance law keeping in mind the burden of student loans and the necessity of constant upskilling in the current job market.

Time to Revise Our Opinion of Free Schools

The concept of free schools is nothing new - and we should give it a chance to work.

50 racist attacks in school a day - new figure show

Children as Young as Four Involved in Race Attacks in UK Schools

Almost 50 children are racially bullied in school every day.

British Teachers Ride Tuk Tuk Across the World

Two British teachers are travelling around the world in a three-wheeled Tuk Tuk in order to promote awareness of the importance of education to the developing world.

Nigeria University Lecturers Begin Nationwide Strike

Lecturers walk out in row over job security and unpaid allowances.

Paris: Mother Impersonates 19-year-old Daughter to Sit English Exam

Woman dressed in Converse baseball boots, low cut jeans and heavy makeup to fool exam officials in Paris.

Foul-Mouthed Mother Anisha Mitchell Gets Asbo after 100 Clashes with Parents and Children

Cheltenham Borough Council bans Anisha Mitchell from picking up her three children unless in 'emergency'.

Aberdeen University Students Get Puppy Love to Relieve Exam Stress

University of Aberdeen introduces 'puppy room' for the exams period following successful trials with Guide Dogs Scotland.

Cynthia Hall to be First Female Head of Major Public School?

Hall set to break mould of male domination as frontrunner tipped to replace Stephen Spurr at Westminster School.

20-Year-Old New York Student Invents Magic Gel That Can Stop Heavy Bleeding [VIDEO]

A 20-year-old New York University student has invented a gel which, according to him, can stop heavy bleeding instantly.

US: Eight-Year-Old Girl Handcuffed and Thrown in Jail for School Tantrum

Lovejoy Elementary School staff claim police took Jmyha Rickman into custody as a last resort.

Harvard Expels Students after Cheating Scandal Rocks University

Harvard expels large numbers of students in biggest cheating scandal in university history

Nottingham University Death: Chemistry Student Ross Philips Found Dead in Room

Inquest opens after undergraduate finds student hanged in Raleigh Park hall of residence.

Football Legend Ronaldo Coming to London to Learn Advertising

WPP ad veteran Martin Sorrell to take former Barcelona and Real Madrid star under his wing for two years.

Instagram: Swedish Students Riot over Slut Sex Rumours

Gothenburg's Plusgymnasiet high school students angered by Instagram 'name and shame' account.

Porn and Slut Shaming Dangers Should be Taught in School to Stop Sexism

Jessica Ringrose, senior lecturer at the Institute of Education, says young people must be taught about gender equality issues in order to give boys and girls the tools to form healthy gender relationships.

Plans for minimum pricing of alcohol in England & Wales

There could soon be a cap on the minimum price that can be charged for alcohol in England and Wales.

Kingsmill Accused of Sexualising Children in New Bread Advert [VIDEO]

Teenage girl posing provocatively in a skimpy school uniform in the breadmaker's new TV advert prompts a barrage of complaints from furious parents.

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