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Independent.ie
3 months ago
Education

'It's been heartbreaking' - Mother forced to send daughter to boarding school due to secondary school shortages

A mother in Ireland was unable to secure a place for her daughter at their local school and had to send her to a boarding school instead.
The family had applied for places in multiple schools but were unsuccessful, and home schooling was not an option due to the parents' work schedules. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Labour pushes bill to tackle persistent school absenteeism

Labour plans to introduce a new register of children not in school to address persistent absenteeism.
One in three children taking GCSEs have missed almost three months of school since the pandemic. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Education

Bullying fear leaves trans children 'too scared' to go to school

Trans children in the UK are dropping out of school due to fear of bullying and abuse from both students and teachers.
Many of these children are now being home-schooled or have not received formal education for years. [ more ]
US News & World Report
4 months ago
Education

Editorial Roundup: United States

Home schooling in the US has seen a significant increase in popularity, with an estimated 1.9 to 2.7 million children currently being home-schooled.
Some parents are choosing home schooling due to concerns about politics in education, safety from shootings, and the comfort of their children in traditional classrooms. [ more ]
MyNorthwest.com
4 months ago
Education

Editorial Roundup: United States

The number of home-schooled children in the US has increased by as much as 51% over the past six academic years.
Home schooling is becoming more popular across geography and demography due to concerns about politics in education, safety, and individualized learning. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

Hunger, homelessness and gang grooming: just a normal week at one London academy

Increased home schooling linked to broader social issues
Challenges faced by schools in deprived areas like growing rates of home schooling [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Parenting

Yes, parents have the right to educate their children at home. But children have rights too | Sonia Sodha

Parents have primary responsibility for their child's education but local authorities have a duty to ensure all children are safe and receiving suitable schooling.
The legal framework for home schooling is messy and there is a delicate balance between protecting children and the privacy of the family. [ more ]
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