NSW teacher's wage booster simplified NSW teachers may find it easier to increase their pay by applying for higher accreditation in changes that have been described as overdue and a distraction. AAP · May 15, 2022
Only 3 reviewers said Florida math textbooks violated 'critical race theory' rules. Yet the state rejected dozens MIAMI — When the Florida Department of Education announced it was rejecting 54 math textbooks, it pointed to a “thorough review” process that found more than half of those books included “prohibited topics,” including critical race theory and social-emotional learning. Miami Herald · May 13, 2022
Heads fear national tutoring data will be ‘de facto league table’ Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi confirmed data on schools’ uptake of the flagship tutoring programme will be used by Ofsted. The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Jubilee book could inspire girls to become scientists – Zahawi The Education Secretary met pupils at a south London school to read a commemorative book. The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Facing Education Crisis, Biden Admin Seeks to Restrict Charter Schools This is what public policy looks like when a major political party plays kissy-face with public sector unions. Reason · May 12, 2022
Eyre Peninsula school bashing that left teen with concussion prompts apology from Education Minister An Eyre Peninsula high school where a teenager was viciously bashed is battling significant understaffing as well as "complex behaviour" issues, Education Minister Blair Boyer concedes. ABC News · May 12, 2022
NSW premier, teachers meet to share ideas The NSW premier and education minister have met with teachers from around the state to hear ideas on how to improve learning outcomes. AAP · May 12, 2022
Tory Minister insists Boris Johnson is still an 'asset' despite election drubbing Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi urged Tory MPs to rally around the Prime Minister - warning: “People don't like to vote for split parties, for teams that are divided.” Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022
Orlando Sentinel, Sun Sentinel stand by math book story despite education agency’s complaint ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Education on Friday disputed an Orlando Sentinel/South Florida Sun Sentinel story about what math textbook reviewers found in the books, but the newspapers stand by their work. Orlando Sentinel · May 6, 2022
No paper leak or mass copying in SSC examinations, says Education Minister Botcha accuses political adversaries of trying to blow small incidents out of proportion The Hindu · May 4, 2022
‘Riot’ at London school sparks call for department for education to step in A bitter dispute has broken out over plans for Holland Park School to join a multi-academy trust Evening Standard · May 4, 2022
Headteachers ‘appalled’ by Nadhim Zahawi bank holiday letter Heads say sending a letter on a bank holiday breaches Department for Education pledges on wellbeing. The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
NSW teachers' strike to go ahead NSW public school teachers will strike on Wednesday despite government assurances it will address frontline public sector workers' pay in next month's budget. AAP · May 3, 2022
Zahawi writes to all schools to urge take-up of tutoring programme In additional the Department for Education will share data on schools’ use of the scheme with Ofsted. The Independent UK · May 1, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022 Primary school children to receive a free book to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says children can read about the Queen’s ‘amazing life and the people and events that have shaped history’.
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022 Don’t tell teachers which books to teach, says Phillipson The shadow education secretary said the Government should not micromanage the curriculum.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022 Quigley joins Duncan in taking a pass on mayor’s race: What’s it mean? “It helps the player to be named later,” said Peter Giangreco, a political strategist whose client, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, joined former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in passing up a run against Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Birmingham Post · Apr 26, 2022 'Solving climate crisis will take talent from all backgrounds', says Weston College The North Somerset higher education institute has welcomed a new government education strategy to prepare people for green jobs
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022 Children should be taught patriotism and not be ashamed to be British, MP says Britain is not ‘some sort of racist hell hole’ the education committee hears
Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2022 Retiring West Lothian councillors thanked for long service ahead of election Six councillors including the longest serving Provost, Tom Kerr, have given 82 years' service to the communities of West Lothian
Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022 Teachers need clear guidance about how to deal with transgender children, Nadhim Zahawi says The Education Secretary is working on new guidance for teachers and says parents should be ‘front and centre’ in discussions about sex and gender
Irish Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 Education Minister Norma Foley promises teachers that Government is considering more cash benefits and supports amid cost of living crisis 'The Government is aware and alive to these pressures'
Irish Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 No timeline yet for when teachers may see pay rise, says Education Minister Norma Foley All three teachers’ unions are demanding pay increases at their annual conferences to compensate for the rising cost of living
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 15, 2022 Florida education agency rejects math books it claims contain Critical Race Theory ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected 42 math textbooks publishers wanted to sell to the state’s public schools, claiming the books contained “critical race theory” or other “prohibited topics” and “unsolicited strategies,” the Department of Education said Friday.