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Soho Parish C of E primary school in London faces an uncertain future due to declining student numbers, a trend impacting numerous schools nationwide. Situated in a unique location between entertainment venues, it’s the last remaining school in its area. The school’s survival is threatened by a post-COVID downturn, but supporters have plans to address the challenge.
When I taught Spanish, students would often ask, “Why do I need to learn this?” Many thought that learning a new language would only be useful if they wanted to become interpreters or work abroad.
The Hechinger Report explores the concerning trend of chronic absenteeism among kindergartners. Namaqua Elementary School uses a stuffed wildcat mascot named Wyatt to emphasize the importance of attendance for students. The article investigates the reasons behind this rising absenteeism in young children.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on the 18th day of a hunger strike in Delhi, demanding the education minister’s resignation. The engineer, who has become a protest figurehead, appears increasingly weak and has lost nearly 9kg. Doctors warn his body is entering a severe starvation state, risking significant health complications like muscle breakdown and impaired brain function. He is currently unable to speak.
An education committee recommends extending the National Year of Reading to a decade and establishing a National Reading Guarantee. This aims to ensure all children have frequent opportunities for reading enjoyment.
Research in England found a significant disparity in tree cover between private and state schools. Private school grounds have 41% more trees, offering greater cooling and shade, particularly concerning given recent extreme heat reaching 40C in some classrooms. The findings highlight a socioeconomic divide impacting school environments.
Yale’s negotiations with the Trump administration have sparked significant opposition from faculty, students, and alumni, highlighting concerns about authoritarian tendencies within institutions of civil society. The Trump administration is investigating Yale for alleged discrimination against white and Asian students. This situation reveals a troubling pattern: even in a nation valuing civil society, institutions can operate authoritatively, potentially harming democracy. The controversy echoes historical observations about American democratic stability, rooted in citizens uniting to protect shared interests.
School accountability systems measure whether students are mastering the academic standards states expect them to teach and signal where additional support is needed. Education is one of the largest budget items in most states, and accountability is how states verify that spending translates into student learning.
Boys, neurodiverse students, and entrepreneurial parents are getting big results from a small model The post Why Microschools Are Multiplying appeared first on Education Next.
Bristol University’s vice-chancellor, Prof Evelyn Welch, criticizes cuts to arts and humanities programs. She highlights the success of her daughter, Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine), as demonstrating the importance of a creative arts education. Welch will soon chair the Russell Group of universities.
Students and recent graduates are being asked to share their experiences with university clubs and societies. The goal is to provide insights for incoming students, highlighting both positive and negative encounters. The piece seeks stories about best and worst experiences to help freshers navigate university extracurricular activities.