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Britain has gone uni tunes
The Critic
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August 20, 2025
Good news has emerged from King’s College London — contrary to the prejudices of the fearful British public, mass migration and sociology degrees from former polytechnics are both crucial features of economic growth. Yes, this is the UK higher...
Spain PM's wife summoned to court again over graft allegations
Korea Herald
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August 20, 2025
MADRID (AFP) -- A Madrid court has again summoned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife in a corruption investigation, a court spokesman said Tuesday, giving new momentum to the probe that has rattled the country's government. Begona Gomez...
Europe seeks to stiffen Trump’s spine against Russia
The Business Times Singapore
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August 19, 2025
“THIS is no time to go wobbly,” former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher reportedly said to then-US president George Bush, after Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Fast-forward some three and a half decades, and this message rings similar to the...
EU, France condemn Israeli demolition of EU-funded school in West Bank
Al Mayadeen
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August 19, 2025
EU and France condemn "Israel" for demolishing an EU-funded Palestinian school in Aqqaba, West Bank, sparking protests and Palestinian outrage. The European Union issued a statement on Tuesday expressing its “strong displeasure” over the...
Place of education in crisis-ridden Nigeria (1)
The Sun Nigeria
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August 20, 2025
INTRODUCTION In the words of Robert Frost, education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. Education, being the process of giving and receiving systematic enlightenment, could be formal or...
Researchers call for comprehensive menstrual education in British schools
Medical News
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August 20, 2025
Teaching about periods in schools is still too focused on basic biological facts with insufficient information around how menstruation can affect a woman's mood and wellbeing, problems associated with menstrual bleeding and the impact on physical...
Primary school teachers across Dublin, it’s time to register for the Blue Star Programme
Dublin People
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August 19, 2025
Today, Primary School Teachers in Dublin are being called to register for the award-winning Blue Star Programme. Now in its 15th year, the primary education Programme introduces pupils to the European Union and promotes a greater understanding of...
US administration revokes over 6,000 student visas
China Daily
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Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] WASHINGTON — The administration of US President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the...
Australian university and high school students strike against the Gaza genocide
World Socialist Web Site
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August 20, 2025
Students from universities and high schools around Australia struck earlier this month in opposition to the Israeli genocide in Gaza and the complicity of the Australian Labor government of Anthony Albanese. While the strikes, held on August 7,...
Teacher of the Week: Hillary Berrier brings “fearless” energy to the classroom with music
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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August 19, 2025
Our Teacher of the Week is turning Taylor Swift music into classroom anthems, and helping multilingual students find their voice. SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. — Mrs. Hillary Berrier makes her lessons a real-life "Love-Story" because she is in her...
'It was everywhere'; Flood damage delays start of school in Hales Corners
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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August 19, 2025
THE BURGER CRAZE HAPPENING TOMORROW. $1 MILLION IN FLOOD DAMAGE DELAYS, THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR A SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OFFICIALS AT JOURNEYS LUTHERAN IN HALES CORNERS ARE PUSHING BACK THE FIRST DAY, AT LEAST TWO WEEKS...
It's back to school in Toole County starting Aug. 27
Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Montana
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Ready or not, it’s back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 27, for students attending Shelby Public Schools and Sunburst Schools! The final week before school starts is always a busy one with fall sports starting, last minute school shopping and trying...
Only 21 universities in the UK still offer theology degrees
Evangelical Focus
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August 19, 2025
According to the data from the Religious Education Council (REC) and National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE), “there will soon be only 21 higher education institutions in England and Wales offering undergraduate degrees in...
Where School Bells Ring
The Nation
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August 20, 2025
On August 1st, the dusty, beloved, and historic Shikarpur, my city of pride and heritage, came alive. In scenes echoed across countries like Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Canada, the U.S., and beyond, children poured into schools after...
Hun Alum Kraemer Excels on World Stage, Helping Great Britain Win U-23 Euro Tourney
Town Topics Newspaper - New Jersey
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August 20, 2025
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT: Jackson Kraemer, left, and his younger brother, Will, enjoy the moment after they helped Great Britain team win the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-23 Baseball European Championship in the Czech Republic earlier...
Over 7.6 lakh Indian students went abroad last year, reveals government data: STEM, AI, and ambition driving the exodus
The Times of India
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In 2024, over 7.6 lakh Indian students took their ambitions overseas, pursuing higher education across the globe, according to the data released by the Bureau of Immigration. While this represents a slight dip from 2023, the numbers underscore a...
Legislature Overrides Dunleavy’s Education Veto
Sol de Medianoche - Alaska
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Legislature Overrides Dunleavy’s Education Veto by sdmn Alaska lawmakers override Governor Dunleavy’s $50M education veto in historic vote, preserving school funds and reaffirming legislative authority. The Alaska Legislature voted last month to...
Building Community as an Expat: My Experience Moving to Germany Alone
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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August 19, 2025
Finding your place in a new German city starts with understanding its rhythms, neighborhoods, and the communities that call it home. Photo by jotily from Getty Images Pro via Canva Last year I moved from the United Kingdom to Mannheim, Germany, to...
As school sport seasons kick into high gear, coaches and trainers keep an eye out for heatstroke
WTOP - District Columbia
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August 20, 2025
According to the National Institutes of Health, the leading cause of sudden death in high school football players is exertional heat stroke. Summer vacation may be ending for high school athletes, but because the spikes in temperature can last...
ROGER PETERS | Europe’s AI policy starts with teachers. Africa should do the same
Times LIVE
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Across the continent, the technology is already entering classrooms, often with little or no regulatory oversight 20 August 2025 - 04:30 By Roger Peters The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act became law on August 1 2024. Its first...