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Why has VAT been applied to private school fees?
The UK government has added 20% VAT to private school fees from January 2025 to fund state schools, including hiring teachers and supporting children with special educational needs.
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Parents campaign against closure of 221-year-old primary school
Parents are campaigning to stop the closure of Middle Street Primary School after the local council concluded that the school does not have a “viable future.”
Kazakhstan to launch AI-oriented admissions test
Kazakhstan is set to modernize its university admissions system through a partnership with Princeton-based Educational Testing Service (ETS), introducing a new skills-focused assessment designed to meet the demands of an AI-driven global economy.
UK government launches headteacher retention payments
The UK government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at attracting and retaining headteachers in under-served areas, offering annual payments of up to £15,000, Schools Week reports. The move, part of the “excellence in leadership” programme, will be funded with £1 million per year starting next year.
2026 higher education trends
America’s higher education faces a turning point as enrollment drops, funding tightens, and AI reshapes the skills students need.
New York tops U.S. in education spending
New York leads the nation in education spending, shelling out over $36,000 per student—yet most parents drastically underestimate how much the state actually spends on their children’s schools.
Mobile classroom bus to bring free maths and English courses
A specially equipped learning bus will travel across East Yorkshire this March, offering residents the chance to improve their maths and English skills through free preparatory courses.
Students to return as promise school plans rebuild after fire
The headteacher of Promise School has said he is confident that students will return to face-to-face learning soon, despite the school being badly damaged by a fire on Sunday.
Half-term breaks pose childcare challenges for families
Half-term breaks give children a chance to rest, but for many parents in Northern Ireland, they mean a stressful search for childcare, high costs, and last-minute planning.
Universities risk falling behind if they fail to adapt to the digital age
Higher education institutions risk falling behind if they do not adapt to the digital world. Artificial intelligence and new technologies require universities to rethink their systems, teaching, and assessment methods.
The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education 2026 held
A prestigious award ceremony has been held for the 2026 round of the The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education, where leading universities and colleges across the United Kingdom were formally recognised for their excellence, innovation and outstanding contributions to society.
Only 10% of boys aged 14–16 in the UK read for pleasure every day
Only one in 10 boys aged 14 to 16 in the UK reads for pleasure every day, according to new research, which highlights a sharp decline in teenage reading habits amid growing pressures from schoolwork, screen time and social activities.
College majors with the lowest unemployment revealed
A new analysis finds that college majors with the lowest unemployment share a common trait: they rely heavily on direct human interaction.
72 cities from 46 countries join UNESCO’s global network of learning cities
UNESCO has welcomed 72 new cities from 46 countries into its Global Network of Learning Cities, expanding its reach to 425 cities worldwide and reinforcing its commitment to lifelong learning for people of all ages.
Indiana students prepare for IREAD 2026
Students across Indiana are entering the final stretch of preparation as the first 2026 window of the state’s IREAD assessment approaches.
AI in healthcare education: Why expectations for new generation nurses are shifting
The medical world is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into clinical environments is not only updating treatment methods but also fundamentally redefining the standards for workforce preparation.
New York City public schools to close monday amid snowstorm
New York City public schools will close on Monday as a major snowstorm is expected to hit the five boroughs, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced
Ministers to announce plans to reduce the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils in England’s schools
On Monday, the government will announce plans to halve the attainment gap between the poorest pupils in England and their wealthier peers.