Policy to Limit Police Role in New York Schools Posted August 8, 2019 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a policy limiting the role of police in the city’s schools. For over 20 years, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has been in ch…
UK Education Secretary Asks Celebrities to Take Fewer Selfies Posted August 3, 2019 On Stop Cyberbullying Day, UK Education Secretary Damian Hinds [DEYM-yuhn HAHYNDZ] appealed to cele…
UK Teachers to be Trained in Early Detection of Mental Health Problems Posted July 26, 2019 Teachers in England and Wales will undergo training designed to help them recognize the early signs of mental health problems among students. The training is part of UK Prime M…
Lack of Funds Causing England’s Children’s Centers to Shut Down Posted July 22, 2019 A study has shown that children's centers in England are being shut down due to lack of funds despite being beneficial to poor children. The UK Institute for Fiscal Studies (IF…
Labor Union Boycotts University of London over Employment Conflict Posted July 7, 2019 The University of London (UoL) is facing a boycott due to its alleged unfair treatment of casual employees, such as maintenance and security staff. Recently, the University and…
US Colleges to Score Students Based on Economic Background Posted July 2, 2019 Students aiming to get into American universities will now be given scores based on their social and economic backgrounds. The College Board, an organization that overs…
Billionaire Pays Off Graduating Students’ Loans Posted June 29, 2019 Billionaire and philanthropist Robert F. Smith promised to settle the student loans of an entire graduating class. Smith is the CEO of an investment company an…
Study: School Break Times Significantly Reduced Posted June 20, 2019 A new study found that schools have reduced break times over the past 20 years to accommodate more lesson time. Researchers from the University College London …
Teachers Receive Aggressive E-mails from Parents after Work Hours Posted June 15, 2019 A study revealed that teachers in the United Kingdom often receive e-mails from parents after work hours. The study, done by the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of …
LEGO Develops Bricks for Learning Braille Posted June 9, 2019 Toy company LEGO is releasing a new set of plastic bricks that aids blind and visually-impaired children in learning Braille / breɪl /. Bra…