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Research shows one-third of disadvantaged white pupils in England exit primary school lacking adequate reading fluency, contributing to academic disengagement and absence.
Ofsted removed guidance linking autism to extremism following campaigner outcry, with an education minister confirming updated training no longer references autistic children.
Speaking multiple languages may slow brain aging by up to 13 years, with bilingual individuals showing brain connectivity patterns approximately 6 years younger than monolingual peers, according to new neuroscience research.
The U.S. Department of Education implemented a new accountability measure requiring undergraduate programs to demonstrate that graduates earn more than high school graduates, or risk losing federal student loan funding.
Three people arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester involving allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering tied to over £1m in suspicious transactions.
The Education Department plans to shift special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, leaving disability advocates with unanswered questions about how the reorganization will affect federal protections for students with disabilities.
University vice-chancellor Prof Evelyn Welch, mother of Florence + the Machine’s Florence Welch, warns that sweeping cuts to arts and humanities education are “absolutely tragic” and undermine Britain’s creative strengths.
Private schools in England have 41% more tree cover than state schools, with disadvantaged areas showing significantly less shade protection during extreme heat events.
Kindergarten has the highest chronic absenteeism rates among elementary grades nationally, but Colorado schools are implementing engagement strategies and support systems to improve attendance.
Education researchers warn that a proposed overhaul of federal grant rules could restrict important studies on educational disparities and narrow scientific inquiry by introducing political review of funding decisions.