Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions announced no confidence in Ofsted and threatened strike ballots, citing negative impacts on staff wellbeing from the inspection system.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
Britain’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofits, altered academic calendars, and exam rescheduling to address extreme heat disrupting classrooms and education.
English councils warn of ‘catastrophic’ Send debts forecast to hit £10bn by 2028
English councils warn special educational needs debts could reach £10bn by 2028, potentially leaving some authorities effectively bankrupt despite recent £5bn government debt relief.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Democrats face a deadline to decide whether to embrace a Republican federal voucher program that could benefit public schools but also direct taxpayer dollars to private education.
Amid Trump’s assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students
Sacramento State’s Black Honors College serves over 800 students and provides a specialized academic environment focused on Black history and culture, despite recent national rollbacks of diversity programs.
Special education teachers share the myths and realities of their job
Special education teachers nationwide face persistent shortages despite the critical nature of their work, managing complex student needs alongside significant administrative responsibilities that extend far beyond classroom instruction.