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Cambridge researchers found only one woman scientist mentioned in UK high school science requirements, despite women making major discoveries students already learn about. New recommendations could help close the gender gap in STEM careers.
Britain's largest teaching union is pushing for schools to be retrofitted for extreme heat after 760,000 students missed class during this summer's record temperatures. The plan could create thousands of jobs while protecting kids from dangerous classroom conditions.
A town in England is putting £5 million directly into helping disadvantaged students catch up with their peers. The Brilliant Futures programme kicked off with a conference bringing national education experts to Barrow's doorstep.
A free tech innovation program just expanded to give more young people hands-on experience turning classroom ideas into real-world solutions. Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow is now open to every secondary school across the UK and Ireland.
British schools are using lockable pouches to keep smartphones away during class, and teachers report dramatic improvements in student focus and wellbeing. Even skeptical students admit the phone-free environment helps them concentrate better.
A secondary school in Aylesbury, England just hit a major construction milestone that will double its capacity while running almost entirely on renewable energy. The expansion shows how communities can grow without compromising on education quality or climate goals.
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After facing gas chamber taunts and swastika threats, a 16-year-old convinced his school to teach one lesson about antisemitism—and watched bullies become allies. Now his petition demanding nationwide classes has exploded to 33,000 signatures.
England is turning mobile phone guidance into law, giving schools official backing to keep classrooms distraction-free. The move supports what most schools already do while protecting student wellbeing.
Hundreds of students at Upton-by-Chester High School signed a steel beam that will become part of their brand new building, creating a permanent legacy in the walls opening September 2027. The ceremonial signing marks the moment the modern structure began rising from the ground.
More UK students are studying authors of colour for their English GCSEs, but it'll take decades to reach equal representation without faster action. A new report shows progress is happening, just not fast enough.
Britain is bringing personalized AI tutoring to nearly half a million disadvantaged teens by 2027, turning one-on-one support from a luxury into an everyday tool. Teachers are leading the design to ensure technology enhances learning without replacing human connection.
A new survey reveals one in three preschoolers struggle with basic book handling, prompting UK schools to launch creative programs helping families build better reading habits together. Teachers are seeing early wins as parents rediscover the joy of storytime.