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Rise in School Suspensions for Racist, Homophobic, and Disablist Abuse Linked to Eroding Anti-Bullying Support

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English schools saw a 68% rise in suspensions for prejudicial abuse (55,000+ racist, 13,000+ homophobic/transphobic, 1,600+ disablist) between 2020-21 and 2024-25, attributed to reduced anti-bullying support and societal issues.

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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.

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Rise in School Suspensions for Racist, Homophobic, and Disablist Abuse Linked to Eroding Anti-Bullying Support

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