UK’s Prevent guidance to universities unlawful, court rules
Court of appeal finds Prevent guidelines on inviting controversial speakers violate freedom of speechThe government’s Prevent duty guidance to universities is unlawful and must...
The Latest: Denver teachers get ready to walk out over pay
DENVER – The Latest on a possible strike by Denver teachers (all times local):4:15 p.m.Denver teachers are prepared to walk of the job for the...
May I have a word about… the not-so insightful language of academe
When it comes to the mangling of English, political psychologists reign supremeMy beleaguered and battered Brexit brethren, I would like to bring you...
Don’t back down on LGBT guidance, faith leaders urge DfE
Some faith communities have rejected draft guidance for independent schoolsMore than 50 faith leaders, education experts and rights advocates have said young LGBT people...
School heads write to millions of parents over funding cuts
7,000 headteachers sending letter home with pupils accusing DfE of refusing to face effects of cutsThe education secretary, Damian Hinds, has been criticised by the...
UK public pays high price for private schools
The private school system allows the wealthiest to benefit at the expense of the majority, says Michael PykeIt is ridiculously inappropriate to compare “luxury homes,...
Set the children free – show them the joy of reading for reading’s sake
To slip the confines of reality for 15 or 20 minutes is a superpower too few of our schools are nurturingFor many young...
Cambridge doesn’t need a £100m gift but other universities do
Readers respond to news that the University of Cambridge is receiving a £100m gift from the financier David HardingIn choosing to contrast Birkbeck...
A rise in apprenticeship wages is tempting those put off by tuition fees
Studying for free appeals to many who hope to progress their careers and, as universities raise the cost of tuition, getting paid to train...
Girls just wanna do maths – and the women who help them
Project aims to boost pupils’ confidence and tackle gender imbalance in Stem professions“I used to think boys were just better at maths,” said...
