#educ

#educ

Labour vows to tackle pupil absences and child mental health to reset the relationship between schools and families.

Labour's plans include more mental health counsellors for secondary schools and universal free breakfast clubs for primary school pupils. [ more ]

Home schooling has seen a significant increase in the past six academic years, attracting parents for various reasons including political concerns, safety, and individualized education.

Some states are providing funding for home-schooling through vouchers, but there is a lack of oversight and regulation in many states. [ more ]

Education is not a top voting issue for most voters.

Republican politicians focus on K-12 education for several reasons. [ more ]

Limited availability of the new FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 school year has caused frustration for students and families.

The Department of Education hopes to keep the application open for longer periods as it resolves issues with the new form. [ more ]

Teachers and faculty in high schools and colleges often fear retribution if they criticize the Israeli military or express anguish about the situation in Gaza.

Silence is often the default choice for educators, leaving students to navigate these issues on their own. [ more ]

It's never too late to make a change and pursue a different path in life.

Consider your own goals and values when making decisions, rather than comparing yourself to others. [ more ]

Schools can try out a four-month version of the Young Reporter Scheme before committing to the full program.

Students have the opportunity to hone their writing skills and build a portfolio of published work. [ more ]

A network of small public high schools in New York City is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide feedback to teachers.

Urban Assembly, a network of 21 schools, is working with the American Institutes of Research to develop an AI-powered tool that can help instructional coaches analyze videos of teachers delivering lessons.

The use of AI in teacher coaching raises questions about accuracy, usefulness of data, and potential biases, but proponents argue that it could save time and expand access to feedback that improves teaching. [ more ]

Pearson is offering students the option to be assessed digitally in GCSE English exams from next year.

The goal is to offer on-screen options for all GCSEs by 2030 to increase accessibility for students. [ more ]

Governor Hochul wants to switch from the 'whole language' method to teaching phonics and reading comprehension in New York schools.

The whole language approach teaches children to read whole words in context, while phonics teaches decoding parts of words and connecting them for meaning. [ more ]

Teachers are grappling with how to discuss the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol with their students.

There is no standardized history curriculum in the United States on Jan. 6, so teachers have to incorporate it into their existing lessons. [ more ]

Beginner investors have limited knowledge of the stock market and make investment decisions without a solid fundamental basis.

To progress from the beginner level, investors should focus on educating themselves, conducting thorough research, and making decisions based on analysis. [ more ]

The Royal Ballet School has hired four new full-time ballet teachers for the 2023/24 academic year.

Three of the new teachers are alumni of the School and all four have extensive experience as performers and educators. [ more ]

The article discusses the societal push towards transactional coaching.

The Scholar Program offers coaches education and resources to improve their coaching skills. [ more ]

Teachers are fighting against new guidance from England's Department for Education that allows misgendering of trans students and requires outing them to parents.

Many teachers have expressed their commitment to affirming trans students and providing a safe space for them, despite the government guidelines. [ more ]

Despite a ban on women studying medicine by the Taliban, some women in Afghanistan are secretly continuing their training.

Over 3,000 women who had already graduated from medical school were unable to take the board exams required to practice as doctors. [ more ]

Tiffany Beck, co-founder and Chair of Trustees at Maritime Academy Trust, has been awarded an OBE for her services in education.

Ms Beck is instrumental in the growth of the academy trust, now serving over 4,000 students and employing 700 staff across 13 schools. [ more ]

Discovery Education and Edge at Hudson Yards have collaborated to create a new virtual reality experience for students in grades 4-12.

The Reach for the Sky Virtual Reality experience allows students to explore the Edge at Hudson Yards and learn about STEM through interactive activities. [ more ]

School design plays a significant role in children's learning experiences.

The physical environment of a classroom can impact the type of learning that takes place. [ more ]