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AFSCME union seeks to charge university with criminal offense for bringing in alleged 'strikebreakers'
A union representing certain Illinois State University employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the college, alleging it hired temporary workers while staff remained on strike.AFSCME Council 31, which represents roughly 350 employees, says the move violates the state’s Employment of Strikebreakers Act, which classifies such conduct as a Class A misdemeanor."To gain leverage to 'win' the strike, the University has contracted with companies that have hired temporary employees to cross picket line...
Labour's special needs reforms at risk as 4 in 10 heads slash provision
Labour's special needs reforms at risk as 4 in 10 heads slash provisionGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By ELEANOR HARDING, EDUCATION EDITOR Published: 00:01, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 00:01, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Parents send Keir Starmer stark message on free school meals and cost of living
Parents send Keir Starmer stark message on free school meals and cost of livingAround a third of parents of primary school-aged kids have had to cut the quantity and quality of their food shop since the start of the school year in September, grim polling showsCommentsNewsSophie Huskisson Political Correspondent00:01, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesSome 57% of parents of primary-aged kids said extending hot free lunches would have a positive impact on their family finances(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Imag...
2 University of South Florida doctoral students have gone missing, authorities say
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16, the University of South Florida Police Department said. Loved ones say their disappearances are out of character and they're concerned.
214 Scholarships for Moroccans in Spain as Planeta Program Returns in 2026
Marrakech – Morocco’s Embassy in Spain and Spanish education group Planeta Formacion y Universidades launched the third edition of their joint scholarship program for Moroccan nationals residing in Spain. The 2026-2027 call for applications opened on April 22 and will remain open until July 5. A total of 214 scholarships are available across vocational training, bachelor’s, continuing education, and doctoral programs. The initiative falls under a cooperation protocol signed between the two...
Kuwait keeps schools online until further notice
Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that the learning process will continue remotely until further notice, stressing that no changes or new decisions have been issued so far.In a statement, the ministry said the measure is aimed at safeguarding students as well as teaching and administrative staff, while ensuring the continuity of academic progress amid current developments.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. It added that all appr...
US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency
Most-banned book was Sold, a 2006 novel by Patricia McCormick about sex trafficking in IndiaSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe American Library Association (ALA) has reported a record high in the number of books banned in US libraries.In 2025, 5,668 books were banned – representing 66% of the total number challenged – with an additional 920 censored through access restriction, such as relocation on the library shelves. Continue reading...
Kraftwerk Loses Two-Decade-Long Copyright Dispute After Court Rules Unauthorized Sample Was a ‘Pastiche’
A circuitous and protracted copyright infringement case first brought by German electronic-music pioneers Kraftwerk in 2004 has finally been settled — and not in the pioneering electronic group’s favor. The European Court of Justice, the principal judicial authority of the E.U., decided on April 14 that an unapproved, two-second sample of Kraftwerk’s 1977 song “Metall […]
Jadeja's POTM gesture explained: Why did he thank Gujarat's Education Minister?
Jadejas POTM gesture explained Why did he thank Gujarats Education Minister
Every school MUST have a portrait of the King and the Union flag flying, Reform announces - under its 'patriotic curriculum' for St George's Day
Every school MUST have a portrait of the King and the Union flag flying, Reform announces - under its 'patriotic curriculum' for St George's DayBy CLAIRE ELLICOTT WHITEHALL EDITOR Published: 20:00, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 20:02, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Moody to cycle 500 miles in support of MND awareness
"I'm good at the moment," says Lewis Moody with a smile.In response to how he is now after revealing his MND (Motor Neuron Disease) diagnosis last October, it is never going to be an easy question to answer, but his relaxed and emotional response was heart-warming.
Schools demand reduction in weekly offs
PakistanSchools demand reduction in weekly offsBy Web Desk-Apr 22, 2026LAHORE: Private school owners have demanded the resumption of physical classes on Fridays, calling for an end to the mandatory weekly “online-only” day, ARY News reported. Stakeholders from Punjab’s schools met on Wednesday to review educational performance and administrative challenges. During the meeting, they urged the government to abolish the Friday weekly holiday for on-campus learning, arguing that online education has...
Twerking in class and calling herself a 'million-dollar prostitute' are signs something's up with the sub
A substitute teacher in Lake County, Florida, had to be restrained and escorted out of a Lake Minneola High School classroom on Monday after "acting erratically" during class, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports.The school resource officer received an alert around 10:20 a.m. and arrived in the classroom to find the substitute teacher, Angela Faith Jourdan, yelling "incoherently" and saying that they should "put her in prison for life," according to News 6.LOUISIANA TEACHER ARRESTED FOR ALLE...
Hamdan bin Mohammed visits KHDA, praises Dubai’s education community and institutional readiness - Emirates 24|7
Hamdan bin Mohammed visits KHDA, praises Dubai’s education community and institutional readiness Emirates 24|7
Punjab announces scholarship for Balochistan students
PakistanPunjab announces scholarship for Balochistan studentsBy Web Desk-Apr 22, 2026LAHORE: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has announced 460 scholarships for Balochistan students (2025–26). The CM Punjab initiative promotes equal access to education in a smaller province that lacks opportunities for higher education compared to Punjab. She has taken the measure for empowering youth beyond Punjab for a brighter, inclusive future. Applications through the Balochistan Education Endowment Fund (BEEF) Appl...
Graduation gifts under $50 for every grad, from kindergarten to college
Graduation season is in full swing, and shoppers are looking for gifts that are both thoughtful and practical. Whether the grads in your life have just finished kindergarten, high school or college, these picks meet a range of needs and milestones — and will actually be used. From backpacks and headphones to travel bags, every option comes in under $50.Help little ones get ready for elementary school with these practical gift ideas.Gameboy backpack: $26.99 (10% off)Squishmallows graduation owl:...
Watch: Sheikh Hamdan visits Dubai's KHDA, reviews preparations for schools reopening
Dubai Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Matkoum, has paid a visit to the emirate's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Wednesday, April 22, to review preparations for students’ return to their classrooms earlier this week.On April 20, schools across the UAE welcomed students back as a return to in-person learning was announced by the Ministry of Education. The move marked a shift back to classrooms after more than a month of distance learning, introduced amid regional u...
Students push to replace 'Millionaire Man' school mascot sparks intergenerational war in ritzy Massachusetts community
Students push to replace 'Millionaire Man' school mascot sparks intergenerational war in ritzy Massachusetts communitySign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 17:33, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 17:34, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Sheikh Hamdan visits KHDA, commends education community
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said that the UAE’s education system, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has established a pioneering model defined by excelle...
Variety’s Education Impact Report Spotlights Innovation and Storytelling as Schools and Students Adapt to Changing Biz Landscape
AFI Los Angeles AFI boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, with instructors comprised of active industry professionals such as James Mangold and Len Amato. The school embraces new technology and innovation in its curriculum, including what they call “the Sandbox — a collaborative lab where technology partners and AFI fellows work side by side in […]