Omaha Public Schools has ended the use of electric shock-delivering gloves by school resource officers. Superintendent Matthew Ray requested the change after learning of the devices, which were used twice in the 2025-2026 school year, sparking community opposition.
The Association of School and College Leaders says the endless cycle of GCSE maths and English resits in England is failing students, as data shows nearly a quarter of entries come from older students retaking exams.
Indian students in Canada face deportation after being denied post-graduate work permits due to 2024 college and course eligibility changes by the federal government, prompting Portage College to advise contacting local MPs.
Education experts and school leaders warn government plans forcing students to retake GCSE maths and English are demotivating and ineffective after pass rates slump, with only one in seven passing maths this summer.
A UCL study reveals that mandatory GCSE resits in England negatively impact teenagers' mental health and self-confidence, potentially increasing the risk of students dropping out of education, unlike in Wales and Northern Ireland where such policies do not exist.
A UC Berkeley math professor who criticized students' severe math deficiencies in an op-ed admitted to using artificial intelligence for editing, sparking a debate among academics and students.
Google has announced new AI-powered study tools across Search and Gemini, featuring interactive visuals, 3D simulations, customized quizzes, and a dedicated student hub to compete with rivals in educational tech.
A data breach on the Canvas online learning platform affected over 153,000 students and staff across four tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, according to the privacy watchdog.
Google is launching a dedicated Gemini student hub featuring study notebooks, flashcards, practice quizzes, and calendar syllabus integration. Additionally, Deep Research is coming to Gemini Live, Lens is getting new study-help features, and eligible US students receive a free year of Google AI Pro.
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT for Teens, a specialized version for 13- to 17-year-olds featuring content restrictions, homework guidance, and optional parental controls.
A survey by the Hong Kong Institute of Family Education reveals that one in three Hong Kong kindergarten pupils spends at least an hour daily on social media, with over 80% of parent-child disputes attributed to excessive screen time.
The Tamil Nadu government has revoked a directive that instructed educational authorities to prevent students from participating in protests organized by Left-wing parties and the Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
State officials charged 13 current and former Penn State students and one parent in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring operating out of fraternity houses, while a TikTok house tour emerged.
Ritu Narayan, former eBay executive, founded Zum to solve student transportation inefficiencies. The Redwood City-based startup uses AI and fleet management to serve 5,000 schools across 18 states, reaching a $1.7 billion valuation through tech-driven logistics.
Automattic has introduced WordPress.com Education, a free suite for teachers and students offering domains, 6GB of storage, and plugin support. The program aims to integrate professional web development tools into classrooms and improve student employability.
Trisha Prabhu, who developed the 'ReThink' keyboard app at age 13 to curb cyberbullying, has expanded her initiative into a global non-profit. The app prompts users to reconsider sending offensive messages, a method shown to reduce hostile online behavior by over 90%.
Thirteen current or former Penn State students and one student's father were charged in a cocaine-trafficking ring operating out of the Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon fraternity houses.
A high school student opened fire at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the Philippines, killing one student and wounding two others before dying by suicide.
Students at top Indian law universities are demanding that Chief Justice Surya Kant not be invited to their convocations following his dismissed comments on police brutality and protesting youth.
A university plans to integrate artificial intelligence into 40 percent of its courses by 2030, beginning with a pilot phase in selected subjects where AI adds educational value.
Malaysian PM Anwar announces repeal of 1971 AUKU law, a key demand of student activists who claim it stifles campus dissent and political activity.
Generations of Buller High School students, led by teacher Janet Pottinger, transformed Tauranga Bay and Cape Foulwind from windswept pasture to thriving native habitat over 29 years, planting 12,425 native plants.
Current university students share advice for incoming freshers on making friends, budgeting, managing workloads, and exploring alternative paths like apprenticeships.
Beijing and Shanghai lead China's top AI companies, while second-tier cities like Hangzhou, Hefei, and Wuhan gain momentum due to academic talent concentration.
