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Past articles by Eleanor:

Students and parents to face disruption as teachers in England go on strike over pay

End-of-year activities and transition days are set to be disrupted amid the latest wave of walkouts by National Education Union members → Read More

Engagement with boys and young men ‘crucial’ for tackling sexual harassment, MPs warn

Sexual violence continues to be ‘a scourge’ in schools with many girls feeling ‘powerless’, a report found → Read More

Top universities pledge to incorporate AI use in teaching: ‘Opportunity rather than a threat’

‘The rapid rise of generative AI will mean we need to continually review and re-evaluate our assessment practices’ → Read More

Majority of university students juggling paid work and studying amid cost-of-living crisis, survey reveals

More than three in four university students feel that the cost-of-living crisis has affected their studies → Read More

Greater understanding of ‘real risks’ and benefits AI brings is needed – Keegan

The Education Secretary has called on technology and education leaders to come forward with ideas on how AI can be used in a ‘safe and secure way’. → Read More

Research finds boys from poorer backgrounds could benefit from having a male teacher

The proportion of secondary school teachers who are male remains at a record low → Read More

Understanding AI ‘should be part of teacher training courses’

The measure would help teachers to better understand how students are using AI at home, including possible plagiarism risks, BCS said. → Read More

English universities ‘at risk’ due to over-reliance on fees from Chinese students, watchdog warns

The Office of Students has written to institutions with high levels of student recruitment from China to ensure they have contingency plans in place → Read More

Oxford University drops Sackler name from buildings and staff posts after review

A number of institutions have ended their relationships with the Sackler family over its association with the US opioid crisis. → Read More

Phones should be banned in schools to tackle damage by pornography – MPs told

Schools could do more to educate pupils and parents about the dangers of online pornography, campaigners say. → Read More

Six green apprenticeships to be marked with coronation emblem

The apprenticeships have been selected for their contribution to creating a low-carbon economy. → Read More

Are teachers on strike today? The strikes explained

When are the next teacher strike days? → Read More

Are teachers on strike tomorrow? The strikes explained

When are the next teacher strike days? → Read More

Schools could face co-ordinated strikes by teachers and headteachers in autumn

Four education unions plan to co-ordinate any possible industrial action moving forward in a long-running dispute over pay. → Read More

Why are teachers striking today? The strikes explained

Some institutions due to close their doors on Thursday and Tuesday as a result of fresh industrial action → Read More

More children in London get first choice of primary school amid fall in demand

Falling birth rate and families moving out of the city during pandemic and following Brexit has led to a decline in applications, councils say. → Read More

‘I can’t afford to live’: Nearly one in five teachers forced to do second jobs amid rising costs

Teachers have had to skip meals and reduce home heating amid the cost-of-living crisis, the National Education Union has said. → Read More

Teacher awarded £350,000 after assault by student left her with ‘life-changing’ injuries

The NASUWT teaching union secured more than £15.1m for its members during 2022 → Read More

Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

The Joint Council for Qualifications has published guidance for teachers on ‘protecting the integrity’ of qualifications in the context of AI use. → Read More

More families struggling to find childcare places and face ‘eye watering bills’

Increased prices are ‘freezing parents out of work’ and gaps in availability are ‘leaving disadvantaged children at risk’, a charity has warned. → Read More