All news on the topic: Education

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Furious mum 'disgusted' as son placed in school isolation for wearing trainers
Nottingham mum Hayley Birtley, 38, says she was "disgusted" by her son's school after he was separated from classmates for wearing trainers
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Digital self-harm explained: Teens post hurtful things about themselves online
WARNING: This article may contain content some people find distressing. More and more youngsters are engaging in 'digital self-harm' - but what exactly is it?
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Jesse Marsch seen cheering on old university amid Crystal Palace links
Ex-Leeds boss Jesse Marsch was seen back at his old stomping ground, Princeton University, as he cheered on pal Mitch Henderson, who is the basketball coach, amid links to the vacant Palace post
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Student sues sexist parents for spending college fund on brother's fancy wedding
A woman has taken to Reddit to share how her parents spent her college fund on her brother's lavish wedding, despite her great-aunty setting thousands aside specifically for her
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Schoolgirl who complained about bullying stabbed 30 times by classmates
The victim, Luise F, was one of the girl's best friend and she was involved in a heated argument that began when the she made fun of her best friend's family in Germany
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Tory ministers and teachers begin 'intensive talks' in bid to end school strikes
It comes just 24 hours after ministers and unions representing health workers reached - raising the prospect of an end to the biggest industrial unrest in NHS history
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Primary school headteacher killed herself 'waiting for inadequate Ofsted report'
Ruth Perry, 53, who was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School in Reading, took her own life in January after being told the school was being downgraded from Outstanding to Inadequate
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Student's idea on walk home from boozy night out makes him £55,000 in six weeks
Bailey Page was forced to walk home after a night out when his phone died before he could call an Uber - but it gave him an idea which has earned him $100,000 in weeks
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Student filmed throwing woman's wheelchair down flight of stairs in nightclub
Mercyhurst University ice hockey student Carson Briere has been slammed after he was caught launching a wheelchair down stairs at Sullivan's Pub and Eatery in Erie, Pennsylvania, US
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Pals 'disturbed' as trans woman feared dead after being forced to de-transition
The friends of transgender Eden Knight have released a heartbreaking statement after the feared death of their friend who had been living in Columbus, Georgia, US
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Les Ferdinand links with former head teacher to promote Black History in schools
Celebrities including Les Ferdinand and Trevor Nelson have teamed up with education consultant Neil Mayers to promote Black History in the national curriculum
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'Good news from the land of Disabled people - and three times over in one week!'
There has been some lovely visible success for Disabled people in TV and film recently. Elsewhere, everything else is, as ever, still an unholy mess
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Teachers share pupils' worst packed lunches – and contents are hard to swallow
One primary school pupil brought in a pork pie and a can of shandy. He made the lunch himself because “that’s all there was in the fridge” he told the teacher in Halifax, West Yorks
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Budget expert warns cutting nurses' real pay will hammer morale and services
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivered its scathing verdict on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Budget, warning that slashing public sector pay in real terms would have damaging consequences
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Student left with huge debt and no qualification slates 24/7 Training UK
College accused of promoting itself with Tommy Walsh video made for a different training provider
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Caleb Williams picks NFL team he wants to play for after winning Heisman Trophy
The talented college quarterback is projected to be taken first overall in next year's draft and is already being dubbed as the next Patrick Mahomes after his incredible 2022 season with USC
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School photographer shares 'favourite' name they've ever heard on the job
People were delighted by the photographer's list outlining some of the most interesting names they have ever come across in schools thanks to their line of work
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Key workers say they were 'forgotten' in Jeremy Hunt's budget at demo in London
Members of the National Education Union attended the Save Our Schools demo, marching from Speakers’ Corner to Trafalgar Square at start of two-day walkout
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Body of builder 'killed by teacher' found in carpet buried under concrete blocks
The trial of Fiona Beal heard that plastic bags, rubble, mortar, polystyrene, laminate flooring, and sections of fabric and vinyl were recovered from a "built structure" hiding the body of Nicholas Billingham
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Amanda Knox in quip at US student who hated 'every aspect' of Florence semester
Amanda Knox, who was convicted of murdering Meredith Kercher before the ruling was overturned, waded into the conversation about Stacia Datskovska's dislike of her time in Florence
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Horror photos show devastation after a 'tornado' tore through UK village
A freak storm in a UK week this week saw trees fall 'like dominoes', forced a school to close and even killed a pedigree bull, with an investigation now underway to find out if it can be classed as a genuine tornado
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'Obnoxious' student mocked for scathing review of studying in Florence
New York University student Stacia Datskovska has come under fire after writing a scathing review about Florence and its residents, as readers claim she could have done more to help herself
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Devastated family pay tribute to 'warrior' son, 15, who died playing football
Emergency services were called to Forrester High School on Tuesday but were unable to save the life of keen Hearts fan Andrew MacKinnon, 15, who died playing football
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Jeremy Hunt's 'hidden weapon' wife - age gap and pet name for Chancellor
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce a new support package for childcare - so what is his own family life like? We take a look at his wife Lucia and their three children
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School threatens to send police round to children's homes if kids miss a day
A school in Manchester has told parents that absent pupils can expect a visit from police on random days during term time in the evening, if they are missing for just that day