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Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide after meeting professionals untrained in suicide prevention.
How one family gave a critical boost to gene therapy research
A family’s fundraising effort helped enable gene therapy research for a rare childhood disease, leading to FDA approval of a new treatment called Fayuvi in September.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
The UK government committed to reforming its vaccine injury compensation scheme following criticism in the Covid Inquiry’s report, though campaigners seek clearer action timelines.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
Australian wellness influencer Barbara O’Neill, banned from providing health services in her home country, is conducting wellness conferences in the UK and Ireland where she advises against antibiotics, vaccines, and conventional medical treatment for serious illnesses.
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Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say
Research presented at a neuroscience conference suggests that speaking multiple languages may slow brain ageing, with multilingual individuals showing brain connectivity patterns associated with younger ages.
Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
The federal government launched a new earnings-based accountability test requiring college programs to show graduates earn more than high school graduates or risk losing federal student loan funding.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester over allegations involving more than £1m in fraudulent activity, money laundering, and bribery.
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to transfer special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting disability advocates to express concerns about potential impacts on federal protections and implementation.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries. Educators warn that eliminating or reducing funding could force districts to cut services and staff to cover monthly connectivity costs.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK schools struggle as temperatures exceed 40C during recent heatwaves, with pupils and staff experiencing heatstroke, nausea, and headaches while learning becomes nearly impossible.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot program to convert empty classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, allocating £2.1m to six local authorities as pupil numbers decline.
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
A leading British university vice-chancellor has criticized sweeping cuts to arts and humanities, arguing that creative education fosters long-term professional success.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E primary, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16 schools, faces potential closure due to declining enrollment following the pandemic.
How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
New Department of Homeland Security visa restrictions impose strict time limits on international students, capping most stays at four years and restricting major changes during their first year.
Education researchers warn political review of federal grants could reshape what gets studied
Education researchers warn that a proposed federal grant overhaul requiring political appointee review could restrict important studies and narrow research questions pursued by scientists.
Chronic Absenteeism Is Linked to Slower Academic Recovery in Math, Reading
A study linking chronic absenteeism to slower academic recovery finds districts with high absence rates lag further behind in math and reading scores, particularly in high-poverty areas.