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Why are High School Sports on the Decline?
The Top Reasons Why High School Sports are Declining High school sports have long been a way to bring communities together as they cheer for their children, friends, and neighbors. In the past few years, there has been a downward trend in participation in high school...
Yuri Milner’s Breakthrough Junior Challenge Enters Final Stage of Judging Process
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global video competition for young people that inspires creative thinking about science, has now closed its 2022 applications and Popular Vote, which saw the public vote for their favorite video entries from the Evaluation Panel's...
University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal
A University of Cambridge professor won an employment tribunal after reporting alleged bullying of female staff at the Institute of Astronomy, with judges finding the university subjected him to retaliation.
University of Michigan won’t use letter grades for some freshmen next fall
The University of Michigan will replace letter grades with pass/no-credit marks for first-semester freshmen starting in fall 2027, aiming to reduce academic pressure and support mental health.
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University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of vice-chancellor George Holmes after he was suspended over allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct.
Some Schools Stop Free Meals for All as SNAP Enrollment Falls
Miami-Dade school district and others are ending universal free meals for students as declining enrollment in federal food assistance programs makes schools ineligible for a key federal reimbursement program.
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Cambridge academics reject the university’s response to Jason Arday’s resignation, demanding an independent investigation into his appointment and the circumstances surrounding it.
Parents of baby girl killed at nursery fear unsafe sleeping ‘rife’ in sector across England
The parents of a nine-month-old girl who died at nursery in 2022 fear unsafe sleeping practices may be widespread across England, prompting new regulations requiring babies under 12 months sleep only in cots from September.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
England’s new prime minister Andy Burnham plans to elevate technical and vocational education to equal status with academic routes, building on university technical colleges established by the coalition government in 2010.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career pathway programs as declining college enrollment and population loss reshape the region’s educational priorities.
Adults have struggled to set rules for AI in school. These teens figured it out
Ninety-eight high school students from all 50 states drafted AI legislation at a Senate simulation, passing the Students First Act to guide K-12 schools on artificial intelligence use after Congress failed to establish national policy.
Trump Admin. Moves to Dismantle Head Start Quality Standards
The Trump administration proposed dismantling federal Head Start quality standards including teacher-ratio requirements and family services, drawing immediate criticism from early childhood advocates.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert unused school classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, addressing declining pupil enrollment.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E Primary School, the last remaining primary school in an area that once had 16, faces closure due to declining enrollment and financial pressures following the pandemic.
White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools
UK schools faced extreme heat this summer, forcing closures. Experts recommend parents and teachers collaborate with schools and local authorities to implement cooling solutions ranging from tree planting to air conditioning.
The island without child care for babies
Kauaʻi, Hawaii’s only major island without center-based infant and toddler care for 15+ years, faces a severe shortage affecting families and workforce retention as housing costs and staffing challenges persist.