Trump’s re-election raises fears of more book bans in U.S. schools
The national furor in recent years around banning books on race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to shut…
Texas proposal would let schools use Bible teachings in lessons
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades,…
Warnings for ice after snow closes schools
KateRuth Davies | BBC Weather WatchersTwo smiley young faces, Evie and Esme, made the most of the snowfall in Mold, FlintshireSnow covered parts of north-east…
Delhi shuts schools, bans construction as pollution levels hit new high | Climate Crisis News
Schools go online until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest bid to ease the Indian capital’s health crisis.Authorities in India’s capital have…
Child, 9, among kids investigated by cops for hate incidents after calling classmate a ‘r****d’
CHILDREN as young as nine are among thousands of Brits being investigated by cops for hate incidents.One youngster, just nine years old, was clocked for…
India’s capital New Delhi shuts all primary schools as air quality worsens | Climate News
The pollution in New Delhi is likely to stay ‘severe’ on Friday, after which it will improve to ‘very poor’.India’s capital New Delhi has ordered…
Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge John deGravelles issued an order giving an injunction to temporarily stop its enforcement setting the stage for a likely U.S.…
Children’s biggest social fears include being made fun of, left out and teased
CHILDREN'S biggest social fears include being made fun of, left out, and teased about how they look, research found.A poll of 1,000 children aged six…
Horror as man, 36, stabbed to death near primary school with cops launching urgent hunt for two men – The Sun
A 36-YEAR-OLD man has been stabbed to death near a primary school - with cops launching an urgent hunt for two men.Devon & Cornwall Police…
New smoking ban outside playgrounds, schools & hospitals will be announced TODAY
A NEW smoking ban outside playgrounds, schools and hospitals will be announced today.But Wes Streeting will confirm that pub-goers will still be allowed to spark…
Schools to close as air pollution hits record high in Pakistan’s Lahore | Environment News
Unprecedented air pollution levels prompt authorities to take emergency measures.Pakistan’s second-largest city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week after it saw “unprecedented”…
How one survivor of Canada’s residential schools reclaimed her identity | Indigenous Rights
‘It’s like home’ Martha was able to heal some of that trauma by reconnecting with her father before he died in 2005. “He sobered up…
Millions of Apple fans can cut £100 off gadget prices using little-known shopping trick
YOU could slash a huge sum of money off the price of an iPad or Mac with a savvy savings trick.It's available on gadgets bought…
Pakistan province shuts schools, universities amid student protests | Protests News
Punjab authorities also ban gatherings as hundreds are arrested while protesting reports of a rape on a college campus.Authorities in Pakistan’s most populous province have…
Schoolgirl, 14, dies just 2 weeks after ‘run-of-the-mill tummy bug’ as mum issues heartfelt plea
A FIT schoolgirl died just two weeks after she first complained of a tummy ache.Maisie Almond, described by her parents as the "picture of health", was…
Bibles that Oklahoma wants for schools match version backed by Trump
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s top education official is seeking to purchase 55,000 Bibles for public schools and specifying that each copy contain the Declaration of Independence…
Early signs of falling pupil numbers, private schools say
BBC/Brijesh PatelThere are fewer private school pupils starting secondary this year, according to the body that represents most independent schools in the UK.The Independent Schools…
No cookers, showers or gas – displaced people shelter in Lebanese schools | Israel attacks Lebanon
Aley, Lebanon – The traffic in Aley was unusually heavy for 11am on Thursday last week as people from all over southern and eastern Lebanon…
Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill | Floods News
Some 150 people killed and dozens missing after bad weather triggers floods and landslides.Officials in Nepal said schools in flood-hit areas will be shut in…
Newsom signs bill to expel six food dyes from California schools
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, M&Ms and other items made with certain synthetic food dyes will be expelled from California public schools, charter schools and state special…