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Reasonpolitics12 hrs ago
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Florida Stop WOKE Act for University Professors
The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on July 7 upheld a 2022 district court ruling that struck down part of the law as applied to professors. The decision prevents the state from enforcing viewpoint restrictions in college classrooms.
The Guardianpolitics14 hrs ago
Afghan Male University Enrolment Falls 39 Percent Since 2019 as Female Enrolment Reaches Zero
The Guardian reported male enrolment in Afghan higher education dropped from 310,369 in 2019 to 188,957 in 2024 while female enrolment reached zero. Students described mandatory religious lectures and declining teaching quality at universities including Kabul University.
riotimesonline.comfinance16 hrs ago
President Ruto Tells Kitui Audience Development Will Reach Areas That Did Not Vote for Him
President William Ruto spoke at a Sunday service in Kitui Town on 13 July 2026, assuring that no region would be marginalized. He outlined investments in dams, housing, education and healthcare funded partly by the National Infrastructure Fund.
South China Morning Postworld17 hrs ago
Zhejiang University Registers Eagle Emblem as Trademark After Unauthorized Use by Companies
Zhejiang University registered the eagle pattern from its school emblem as a trademark at the end of 2025. The registration follows use of the design by small companies and comes amid noted visual similarity to the Giorgio Armani logo. The topic received more than 400 million vie…
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
England Offers Meningitis B Vaccine to University Students Starting in July
Hundreds of thousands of students aged 17 to 25 in England can book two-dose MenB vaccinations at pharmacies from 20 July. The programme follows recent outbreaks, including two deaths in Kent. NHS data shows first-year university students face seven times the risk of their peers.
abcnews.go.combusiness1 day ago
Los Angeles County Gives LAUSD 45 Days to Address Projected Budget Shortfall
The Los Angeles Unified School District must demonstrate it can manage its budget responsibly within 45 days or face loss of control to outside overseers. The Los Angeles County Office of Education cited severe insolvency risks and a potential $231 million deficit by November 202…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 day agoUpdated
Australian Universities Required to Prevent Racism and Antisemitism Under New Standards
Education Minister Jason Clare announced legal requirements for universities to address racism and antisemitism. The announcement came as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion opened in-person evidence hearings in Melbourne.
sbs.com.aupolitics1 day ago
Australia Increases Most Visa Fees by About 25 Percent on July 1 and Caps International Student Places
The federal government raised charges for resident return, bridging, student and skilled visas on July 1. Some temporary graduate visa fees had already doubled earlier in the year. The changes place Australian costs well above those in the UK, US, Canada and New Zealand.
nypost.comfinance1 day ago
Education Department Launches Income-Based Repayment Plan With Late-Payment Penalties
The U.S. Department of Education introduced the Repayment Assistance Plan on July 1. Borrowers must pay on schedule to keep interest waivers and principal matches. Nearly 46,000 applications were filed by early July.
sbs.com.auworld1 day ago
Australian Universities Face Legally Enforceable Anti-Racism Definitions and New Governance Rules From 2027
The federal government will require universities to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under an enforceable standard. Details of the standard will be published Monday, with full compliance required from…
msnbc.comfinance2 days ago
Fifth Circuit requires states offering in-state tuition to illegal aliens to extend the same benefit to all U.S. citizens regardless of residency
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 9 that federal law bars states from offering postsecondary education benefits to illegal aliens based on residency unless the same benefits are available to all U.S. citizens irrespective of residency. The decision addressed a Texas c…
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Accused Apalachee High School Shooter Colt Gray Set for Non-Negotiated Plea and Sentencing Hearing July 24
Court documents filed Friday show the teen will change his plea at a non-negotiated hearing and sentencing session. Gray faces 55 counts including malice murder after the 2024 attack that killed four people.
New York Posttechnology2 days ago
YouTube creator posts support for children wearing hijabs at graduation
A children's YouTube creator posted on Instagram supporting kindergarteners who wore hijabs to a Minnesota graduation. The post followed a video shared by President Trump showing the children in head coverings.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Kidnapped Pupils and Teachers Freed in Oyo State
Security forces freed 46 people abducted from three schools in Oyo State on 15 May. The abductees spent 56 days in captivity before their release on 10 July.
jns.orgworld3 days ago
17-Year-Old Arrested in Texas for Fairfield High School Shooting That Killed One and Injured Three
A 17-year-old male was arrested in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on suspicion of murder in a June 3 shooting that killed one person and injured three others at Fairfield High School. Authorities are arranging extradition to Solano County. The Fairfield Police Department and U.S. Mar…
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Yale Student Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges, Pleads Not Guilty and Released Without Bail
An 18-year-old Yale student from Washington, D.C., was arrested July 8 on multiple sexual abuse charges stemming from an alleged June 28 incident on an R train. Fox News reported the details from NYPD and court records.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Nigerian forces rescue 46 kidnapped pupils and staff; eight gunmen arrested and some killed
Authorities freed all 46 pupils and staff abducted from three schools in Oyo state on May 15. The operation killed some abductors and led to eight arrests.
cnbc.compolitics3 days ago
Federal officials advise school districts on sexual misconduct cases
The U.S. Department of Education sent letters to multiple school districts, including two in California, directing them to investigate sexual abuse and harassment claims and prevent accused staff from transferring to other schools. Districts that fail to comply risk losing federa…
azernews.azscience3 days ago
Taliban Bans Smartphones for Government Employees and University Staff Effective June 16
Taliban authorities directed government workers, judges, police and military members to abandon smartphones under a rule that began June 16. The policy permits only basic feature phones and has spread to universities and some hospitals. Npr reported on enforcement and effects on…
ww2.kqed.orgpolitics3 days ago
FCC Opens Review of School Internet Subsidy Program to Address Screen Time
The Federal Communications Commission began a comprehensive examination of the E-Rate program in late June 2026. The review seeks to limit children's screen time on subsidized networks while assessing the program's operations.
The Japan Timesai3 days ago
Japan's Gender Equality White Paper Highlights Barriers to Women's Recurrent Education
Housework, childcare and nursing care present larger obstacles to women than men seeking to return to education, the government's 2026 white paper on gender equality stated. A Cabinet Office survey found a 7.4-point gender gap in respondents citing these responsibilities as the t…
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
One Student Enrolled at West Virginia University Civics Center Ahead of Fall Opening
The Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship has one student signed up before classes begin this fall. Republican lawmakers created the center last year with $3 million in state funding.
Al Jazeerapolitics4 days ago
King’s College London Disciplines 26 Students for Pro-Palestine Activity
Al Jazeera reported that King’s College London opened the highest number of cases among UK universities, with 26 students investigated between October 2023 and November 2025. Cases involved encampments, event disruptions, and social media posts. Several students received formal w…
usatoday.comworld4 days ago
Pittsburgh Aviation Maintenance Graduates Secure Jobs Before Ceremony
Npr reported that 54 maintenance students at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics completed FAA A&P certification tests on or just after graduation day in late June 2026. Forty-seven passed on the first attempt, and nearly half had job offers in hand. The school now maintains…
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
England Schools Get New Guidance on Gender-Questioning Pupils Effective in September
The Department for Education published safeguarding rules that take effect in September. Schools must weigh parental involvement in most name or pronoun requests while protecting single-sex facilities and sports.
Rapplerpolitics4 days ago
Senate hearing on school safety law begins Thursday
The Senate opened hearings on a proposed School Safety Act on July 9. The sessions address violence, bullying, and recent incidents including a drowning and a fatal school shooting.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days ago
Tartan Army Donates $15,000 to Massachusetts Children's Charity
Scottish soccer fans known as the Tartan Army gave $15,000 to The Massachusetts Child after using First Student buses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston. The funds will support pre-K through 12 students with clothing, supplies, books and health items.
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benzinga.comtechnology5 days ago
Boston Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Over Student Mental Health
Boston joined more than 1,500 school districts in a federal lawsuit alleging that social media platforms use addictive design features that harm minors. The suit seeks compensation for increased mental health services and changes to platform features.
politics5 days ago
CalMatters Investigation Finds Gaps in Campus Police Military Equipment Reporting
CalMatters examined all 148 public campuses and found incomplete compliance with a 2021 state law on military equipment. Many departments missed required reports, inventories, and public forums.
france24.comworld5 days ago
French government unveils 55-measure plan to fight racism and discrimination
The plan, covering 2026-2029, includes training for teachers and police, expanded student visits to memorial sites, and monitoring of convictions for racist acts. Officials presented the measures at the National Library in Paris on July 6.
New York Postpolitics6 days ago
Bookkeeper at John Jay College charged with stealing $710,000 in student stipends
A 60-year-old accounts-payable manager at the college was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny and identity theft. Prosecutors say she issued more than 260 fraudulent checks over six years.
kpbs.orgfinance6 days ago
California Group Asks State to Recognize Black English in Preschool
Black Californians United for Early Care & Education is pressing the state to treat black English as a legitimate language in early education settings. The nonprofit says the step would support literacy and reduce bias against the speech patterns of many black children. It has ou…
theconversation.comworld6 days ago
City Public Schools Spending Rises While Student Performance Stays Flat, Report Says
A new report finds that per-pupil spending in one city's public schools has increased substantially over the past decade while reading and math proficiency rates have remained largely unchanged. Officials and analysts cited in the report attribute the gap to factors other than fu…
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winnipegfreepress.comfinance6 days agoUpdated
Utah Revokes License of Provo Canyon School Campus in Springville
The state revoked the operating license effective Monday and ordered all services to end by Aug. 6. Citations dating to 2025 cited staffing failures, unnecessary restraint, neglect and background-check delays.
themandarin.com.aupolitics6 days ago
Treasury Committee Faults Student-Loan Communications and Calls for Shared University Funding
The Treasury Select Committee published findings Tuesday accusing the Department for Education of misleading communications on Plan 2 loans. The report cited comparisons to low-cost items and failure to disclose possible changes to terms.
channel4.comworld7 days ago
UK Treasury Committee Says Student Loan Comparisons Amounted to Mis-Selling and Calls for Repayment Threshold Reversal
A parliamentary report criticizes government promotions of student loans and calls for reversal of a repayment threshold freeze. The findings draw on evidence from borrowers and prior investigations.
cnet.compolitics7 days ago
Teacher banned indefinitely after remarks on Ukraine war and transgender issues during Year 11 lesson
William Garwood, 60, received an indefinite teaching ban from England's Teaching Regulation Agency. The panel cited comments made during an October 2023 history lesson at a West Yorkshire school.
forbes.comworld7 days ago
1,000 U.K. schools close in late June heat wave
More than 1,000 schools closed or sent students home early during record temperatures that reached 35.9 C in Wales. Teachers reported classrooms without air conditioning or adequate ventilation became unsafe for instruction.
politics7 days ago
University of Wollongong Chancellor Resigns Ahead of ICAC Testimony, Says Role Proposal Came From Incoming Vice-Chancellor
Michael Still stepped down on or about July 3, 2026, citing a desire to shield the institution from his role in an ongoing corruption inquiry. He testified on July 6 about a proposed $388,000 executive position and related governance concerns.
chinadigitaltimes.netfinance7 days ago
Chinese University Graduates Enroll in Vocational Training Programs
University graduates in China are enrolling in vocational programs to gain practical skills amid job-market difficulties. The number of technical schools offering such programs rose from 26 in 2023 to 45 in 2025.
theconversation.comworld7 days ago
IMF Programme for Kenya Sets Debt Targets While Including Social Spending Commitments
AllAfrica reported that a study by ActionAid, Education International and the Tax and Education Alliance reviewed IMF documents for Kenya and 10 other countries. External debt repayments took 28.7 percent of Kenyan government revenue, more than three times the share spent on heal…
umnews.orgworld7 days ago
Malawi Approves 100 Percent Rise in Public University Tuition Fees as Short-Term Fix for Funding Shortfall
The government approved an immediate doubling of fees at the country's five public universities to address a financial crisis in higher education. Education Secretary Dr Ken Ndala said the ministry selected the increase after universities requested urgent funding relief.
Japan Timesworld7 days ago
Northeast Indian Students Enroll in Japanese Classes for Caregiver Jobs
Young adults in Mizoram are taking Japanese-language courses to seek employment in Japan. An Indian educational startup operates a training program in Aizawl focused on caregiver positions.
cnbc.comtechnology8 days ago
Wealthy Families Pay Up to $75,000 Yearly for AI-Powered Private Schools
The Verge reported that some affluent American parents are opting for AI-driven private schools over traditional options. Forge Prep and Alpha School charge tens of thousands of dollars yearly. One San Francisco venture capitalist plans to pay $75,000 for kindergarten.
nbcnews.compolitics8 days ago
White House Press Secretary Says Laziness and Campus Indoctrination Are Driving Gen Z Left
Karoline Leavitt posted on X on July 5, 2026, that laziness and liberal indoctrination on campuses are pushing her generation leftward. She also warned of a communist revolution during a Fox News interview and suggested school choice as a remedy.
thoughtcatalog.comworld8 days ago
UNRWA Did Not Carry Out UN-Recommended Textbook Reforms
An analysis found that the agency has not implemented United Nations reforms aimed at removing antisemitic and violent content from its educational materials. One eighth-grade Arabic textbook still contains exercises that praise attacks on Israelis.
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news.sky.comworld8 days ago
UK Schools Required to Store Allergy Pens and Adopt Allergy Policies From September
Life-saving allergy pens will be stored in every UK school from September under Benedict's Law. The rules require whole-school allergy policies, staff training, and individual healthcare plans. Statutory guidance takes effect this month, with full legal duties from 2027.
jewishjournal.compolitics8 days ago
Israeli Art School Holds Hearing Over Employee's Facebook Posts Accusing Israel of Genocide
An administrative employee at Israel's Camera Obscura School of Art was summoned to a pre-dismissal hearing after posting statements on his private Facebook account accusing Israel of genocide and supporting the Balad party. His lawyer called the process an intimidation tactic.
freepressjournal.inpolitics8 days ago
Education Minister Leaves 23 Parliamentary Questions Unanswered
Haaretz reported that Israel's education minister did not reply to 23 questions submitted in parliament. Most focused on funding gaps, performance differences across school systems, and rights issues for minority students.
usatoday.compolitics8 days ago
Study Finds One Third of Disadvantaged White Pupils in England Lack Secure Reading Fluency, Lower Than Other Disadvantaged Groups
A Fischer Family Trust study of more than one million assessments found 33 percent of white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds read below the 90-words-per-minute threshold at the end of primary school. An independent inquiry concluded the education system requires overhaul to…
newbloommag.networld8 days ago
Taiwan Military Restarts Anti-Communist Classes for Graduates
Taiwan's military has resumed patriotic classes warning graduates about communist ideology. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with China, which claims the island as its territory.
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sbs.com.auworld9 days ago
Board Game Teaches Nigerian Children to Avoid Parasitic Worm Disease
A version of Chutes & Ladders called Schisto & Ladders is being used in rural Nigerian schools to teach children how schistosomiasis spreads and how to prevent infection. The game is part of a Ministry of Health program that also offers urine testing and treatment.
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news.google.comfinance9 days ago
Caldicot School Stayed Open in Heatwave While Over 300 Others Closed or Changed Schedules
GB News reported that Caldicot School in Monmouthshire remained open while attendance fell to 33 percent. More than 300 schools across England and Wales closed or changed schedules amid a rare red alert.
Abc Newsscience9 days ago
Guinea Mother Seeks Autism Care for Son at New School
A mother in Guinea enrolled her son in a free autism school after traditional and hospital care proved insufficient. The school serves 15 children and offers basic skills training. Limited government data and few specialized services remain available in the country.
english.elpais.comworld9 days ago
Beijing family without local residency to send son to school in registered province starting in September
Wang Ming's 12-year-old son will relocate for school because the family lacks Beijing hukou registration after more than 20 years in the capital. The case reflects limits on public services for hundreds of thousands of similar residents.
investmentexecutive.comworld10 days ago
Court of Appeal in Split Ruling Bars Hijab at Ibadan Private School, Overturns Earlier Permission
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan on 3 July 2026 reversed a 2024 High Court decision that allowed female Muslim students at the University of Ibadan International School to wear the hijab. The 2-1 ruling held that the private school policy stands.
themandarin.com.auworld10 days ago
Education Department Sues California League and Two Districts Over Transgender Athlete Policy
The U.S. Department of Education and Defending Education filed a Title IX complaint against the California Interscholastic Federation, Carlsbad Unified School District, and Jurupa Unified School District. The suit alleges the organizations allowed male students identifying as gir…
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flipboard.comworld10 days ago
Twelve Top U.S. Colleges Expand All-Gender Campus Facilities
Twelve universities including Columbia are increasing all-gender restrooms and locker rooms. Critics cite Title IX concerns and safety data from a Canadian study. The Supreme Court recently upheld limits on biological males in girls' sports.
The Japan Timesworld10 days ago
Kyoto University Expected to Receive State Research Aid as Third Recipient
A government panel report released Friday by Japan's education ministry recommends certifying Kyoto University for a ¥10 trillion fund. The designation would provide up to ¥20 billion in the first year and annual support of ¥10 billion for as long as 25 years.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
Alumni Ask Baseball Body to Reconsider Six-Month Ban on Pai Chai Team After Forfeiting Tournament Games
The Pai Chai High School alumni association asked the Korea Baseball Softball Association on July 3 to review its suspension of the school's baseball team. The ban followed trash talk during a June 29 tournament game that referenced a controversial Starbucks promotion.