Teacher sues school for discrimination against her Christian faith

15 Oct 2026
A Christian teacher in northeast England is taking legal action against her former school, alleging religious discrimination after being dismissed for expressing pro-life beliefs. Anita Meston, 63, had worked at Biddick Academy in…

Pakistan: at least 28 dead after school roof collapses in Peshawar

15 Oct 2026
At least 27 pupils and a teacher have died, and more than fifty were injured, after a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, north-western Pakistan; it is feared that more children are still trapped…

France: high school students’ protests causing government huge problems

08 Oct 2026
Students across France have been protesting since September over conditions in secondary education, with demonstrations and blockades disrupting hundreds of high schools. They are complaining about shortages of teachers and other staff, deteriorating…

New vocational GCSEs planned for teenagers

24 Sep 2026
Teenagers in England will be offered new vocational GCSEs as part of government efforts to strengthen technical education and reduce youth unemployment. From September 2029, 14-year-olds will be able to study nationally recognised…

Results day: Proportion of students getting top A-level grades rises for third year in a row

14 Aug 2026
Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their A-level, T-level and vocational results, with the proportion achieving top A-level grades increasing for the third consecutive year. Some 28.5% of entries were…

India: opposition leader detained briefly during protests about education

23 Jul 2026
There have been widespread protests over alleged failures in India’s education system, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi briefly detained during a demonstration outside Narendra Modi’s residence before being released. The unrest, after leaked…

Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'

29 May 2026
A major new report has warned that Britain risks creating a ‘lost generation’ as opportunities for young people continue to decline. Former minister Alan Milburn said that education, welfare, and healthcare systems are…

Mexico: government U-turn on shortening school year because of World Cup

14 May 2026
The government has reversed plans to shorten the Mexican school year ahead of the 2026 football World Cup after strong criticism from parents, education experts and local authorities. The education secretary, Mario Delgado,…

Despite introduction of VAT, more private schools have opened than closed

07 May 2026
More private schools opened than closed in England in 2025 despite policy changes by the Labour Party, including the introduction of VAT on fees. Government data shows 107 independent schools opened while 71…

Student loans: over twenty MPs call for drastic reform of system

27 Feb 2026
More than twenty Labour MPs have called for reform of England’s student loan system. Leading a parliamentary debate, Jas Athwal argued the system is unfair, with many graduates seeing balances rise despite regular…
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