A cyber-attack on the UK's Department for Education (DfE) and Police National Legal Database (PNLD) has exposed over 740,000 pieces of data, including personal details of officials, educators, police officers, and members of the public. Hackers, identifying as ExfilSquad, are demanding payment in exchange for not releasing all stolen data.
Andy Burnham's proposal to equalize academic and technical education in England, inspired by Kenneth Baker's UTC model, faces both support and concerns over funding, impact on disadvantaged children, and employer engagement.
African students, facing stricter US visa policies, are increasingly opting for Chinese universities due to affordability, quality, and growing Africa-China economic ties.
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warns of potential grey-zone influence and disinformation through Chinese academic exchanges, citing Jinan University's role in training language teachers in Manila, linked to a recent Batanes Islands sovereignty controversy.
A botched medical exam, a judge's slur, and a satirical movement led by Indian students, including Abhijeet Dipke in Boston, sparked widespread protests forcing India's education minister to resign, puncturing Modi's government hegemony.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces national rollout of Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc), aiming to provide clear vocational pathways for teenagers in England, offering more vocational courses and work experience from Year 10.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi assigned additional charge of Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid nationwide protests over NEET irregularities. Joshi now handles four portfolios.
India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ends its five-week protest after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, citing youth aspirations and national unity; CJP hails it as a win for democracy amid celebrations.
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
Thousands in India continue protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks. Talks with the government yielded promises of a new law and compensation, but the core demand for Pradhan's resignation remains unmet, with protests set to continue.
Talks between India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government failed to yield a breakthrough on Friday regarding demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks. Protests continue in Delhi, while the government approved amendments to an anti-paper leak bill. India also condemned a Black Sea attack and faced new US tariffs.
Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on paper-leak cases and examination reforms. Despite this, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) vows to continue protesting until the education minister resigns, leveraging social media to mobilize youth and challenge traditional political communication.
A public policy professor uses the "work vs. gym" analogy to explain when AI assistance is appropriate, arguing that tasks designed for skill development (gym tasks) should not use AI, while efficiency-focused tasks (work tasks) can. This distinction highlights the impact of AI on students' learning and the future of creative professions.
Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging compassion from critics. Wangchuk concluded his fast after negotiations with Union ministers, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march over the NEET paper leak, stating authorities are competent. This decision comes as the Centre continues talks with CJP regarding their demands.
Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party met with Union ministers, who sought time until Saturday afternoon to respond to demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government gave in-principle approval for compensation to affected families and withdrawal of cases against students, but protests continue until a formal response on the resignation is received.
Shadow education minister Julian Leeser urged Australian universities to audit courses on the Jewish community, Israel, and Palestine for balance, citing concerns about antisemitism post-October 7. He also recommended legislating the IHRA antisemitism definition and removing antisemitic materials.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, a key part of the "Cockroach" protests against alleged exam paper leaks and government accountability. Despite government announcements of fast-track courts and new legislation, demonstrators vow to continue until the education minister resigns, citing broader anger over unemployment and student suicides.
Thousands continue to protest in India, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. The government has requested a day to decide on the demand, while Prime Minister Modi has promised a new law against leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on other demands.
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), an entity linked to the Christian Brothers, reversed its stance under public pressure, agreeing to fully compensate historical abuse survivors. This follows the Christian Brothers' earlier bankruptcy claim and controversial property transfers.
Le directeur d'une école de Busigny, dans le Nord, a été mis en examen et incarcéré pour agressions sexuelles sur mineurs et corruption de mineurs commises dans le cadre de son activité professionnelle.
A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who once praised each other's commitment to education reform, has resurfaced. This comes as Wangchuk leads an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability for NEET-UG paper leak and Pradhan's resignation, marking a sharp political contrast.
A 10-year-old girl in Muzaffarnagar died by suicide after her teachers allegedly beat and publicly humiliated her over a suspected ₹10 theft. Police registered an FIR against two teachers, Savita and Rajeev, under BNS Section 107 for abetment of suicide, while the education department launched an internal probe.
