‘I hate what AI is doing to the minds and happiness of the young’: Katherine Rundell on the view from the classroom
Illustration by Mojo Wang Education is at a crossroads, argues the author and academic. Should we embrace new technology in…
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Jason Arday was selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympics. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PAView image in fullscreenJason Arday was…
US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps
US labour market loses 23,000 jobs in July as education, government and retail sectors record significant declines.
Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.
The other classroom: Returning to sacred knowledge
Returning to sacred knowledge Why some doctors, lawyers and other professionals are turning to Darul Qasim in Chicago to rediscover…
Charity warns of likely increase in asthma attacks as pupils head back to school
As children prepare to head back to the classroom, Asthma + Lung UK Scotland warns many could be at risk…
Primary schools to be told to identify children at risk of future unemployment
Alan Milburn said ministers needed to ‘make somebody responsible’ for identifying and supporting the children who risked becoming unemployed. Photograph:…
One killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting, officials say
Authorities say the gunman, a student, killed a teacher before taking his own life at a school northwest of Bangkok.