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Traditional PD Wasn’t Enough. So I Used TikTok to Create an Engaging Alternative.

Tired of compliance-driven workshops, one teacher took to TikTok to turn literacy research into actionable classroom strategies.

Study: Edtech Is Rushing AI Integration Before Proving It Works

As AI features flood K-12 curricula, educators are left to filter proven quality from marketing hype.

Why AI Made Me a Better Principal

The true metric of AI in school leadership is not time saved, but the presence and clarity restored to daily decision-making.

The Cost of Unchecked Assumptions: Fewer Male Teachers, More Baby Slop

In this episode of This Week with EdSurge, two reporters explain why it is so important to trust but verify teacher motivations and educational videos.

Learning Commons Launches Open Platform for K-12 Edtech

The CZI-backed initiative helps educators and developers use state standards, curricula, and datasets to create and evaluate classroom AI, but critics ...

University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance

More than half of US students surveyed said the problem damaged their ability to do academic work, study finds Procrastination is the biggest problem that can harm students’ academic performance at university, according to a study of more than 65,000 young people who placed it above issues such as ADHD, anxiety or financial worries. The study found that nearly half of the students surveyed named procrastination as the thing damaging their ability to do academic work, more than twice the number who named depression, while the same proportion said procrastination caused them significant distress above any other problems including family pressures or bullying. Continue reading...

France’s teens versus the riot police – podcast

Angelique Chrisafis on the pupils and students who are taking to the streets and closing down schools in France Thousands arrested, hundreds injured. It’s been a shocking week for France. Schools have been closed and ransacked. Some have simply been burned down. The pupils are fed up with the status quo. And they’re furious about a school system that they say is failing them. Continue reading...

Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’

Ethan Scott Brown died after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow The family of a student who took his own life after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate have said the University of Glasgow “will be held to account”. Ethan Scott Brown, 23, was due to graduate in December 2024 after studying geography. Continue reading...

Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts

Overhaul of special education in England could unravel, thinktank finds, because of ‘use it before you lose it’ dynamic Labour’s flagship changes to special education in England are at risk of unravelling because parents are rushing to secure support for their children before the system changes, new analysis has found. The Institute for Government (IfG) thinktank says the government’s plans to largely replace education, health and care plans (EHCPs) in England with more widespread support in mainstream schools may be too optimistic and take longer to complete than its 2030 timeline. Continue reading...

Thatcherism via the Walkman: Stuart Hall’s British cultural studies preserved online

Project lead says it celebrates ‘incredible contributions’ Jamaica-born sociologist made to Britain’s culture Whether it was Thatcherism, populism or the story of the Sony Walkman, Stuart Hall was a public intellectual famed for defining the times. Now a major digital archive of his previously unpublished papers, notebooks, recordings and videos has been launched. When the Jamaica-born sociologist and seminal figure in postwar Black British history died in 2014 aged 82, his obituary in the Guardian said he had been “among the first to identify key questions of the age”. Hall coined the term Thatcherism and in 1985 warned of the dangers of “authoritarian populism”. Continue reading...

Senior academics set out key questions Cambridge must answer over Jason Arday’s death

Letter from more than 40 signatories says university has backed away from promised thorough review of events before death Senior Cambridge academics have criticised the university’s plans to investigate Prof Jason Arday’s death as inadequate, and said those responsible for “serious failures of leadership” should face consequences. In a letter to Chris Smith, Cambridge’s chancellor, the academics said “it is not yet clear” how the proposed review will answer difficult questions about the university’s involvement in the events leading up to Arday’s death, including its handling of the criticism Arday suffered after his appointment as professor of sociology of education in 2023. Continue reading...

Riot police fire teargas as 250,000 take part in schools protests across France

Officers also carry out baton charges as students, staff and parents march in cities including Paris, Marseille and Lyon Europe live – latest updates Police have fired teargas at ⁠protesters as more than 250,000 pupils, teachers and parents demonstrated across France on the biggest day yet of a campaign for better high school conditions that has been marred by often violent clashes with police. The French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, said at least 215 teenagers and 85 school staff had been injured since the protests began more than a fortnight ago, calling the figures “the heaviest ⁠toll in decades paid by the school system”. Continue reading...

The Guardian University Guide 2027 – the rankings

Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject by subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects Continue reading...

US: Climate of uncertainty continues for international students amid legal action on internships and a proposed $70,000 OPT fee

In two broadcast memos issued in August 2026, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement department (ICE) clearly signalled that it is now applying greater scrutiny to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) placements. CPT allows a student to complete an internship or practicum offered by a sponsoring employer through a co-operative agreement with the student’s school, and ICE… The post US: Climate of uncertainty continues for international students amid legal action on internships and a proposed $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Australia: New rules now in force for accompanying dependants and onshore student visa applications

The Australian government has announced that a series of additional restrictions on student visas (Subclass 500), first outlined on 17 September, has now come into effect as of 2 October 2026 and applies to any visa applications lodged from that date. Here are the new rules: Other than the restriction on accompanying family members, the… The post Australia: New rules now in force for accompanying dependants and onshore student visa applications appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Seven predictions for international student recruitment in Latin America

EdCo LATAM directors Simon Terrington and Jamie Ash have had a peek into their “LATAM crystal ball for predictions on what international student recruitment from Latin America will look like in 2027.” They have come up with seven predictions for developments in the region through next year, which we have summarised below. Agent consolidation will… The post Seven predictions for international student recruitment in Latin America appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students

We all know the trends: There are more institutions in more destinations actively competing for students than ever before, and at the same time, students are now applying to more institutions and holding more offers before making a decision. What then does this mean for how we respond to student enquiries? A new edition of… The post Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

Has Australia’s genuine student test gone too far?

Updated data from the Department of Home Affairs makes it clear that visa grant rates continue to trend downwards this year. In fact, approval rates for August were the lowest in the 20-plus-years of recorded history for which data is available. The student visa grant rate for primary applicants dipped to 75.5% in August 2026… The post Has Australia’s genuine student test gone too far? appeared first on ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment .

BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading

The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation. The post BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading appeared first on The PIE News .

Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee

The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with institutions facing further annual fees for extensions. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on The PIE News .

Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days

Fifteen UK research-intensive universities will take part in collaborative events in Shanghai and Beijing designed to highlight future skills, academic excellence and the long-term value of a UK education. The post Russell Group universities to showcase UK higher ed at China open days appeared first on The PIE News .

Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington

The PIE sat down with Victoria University of Wellington to discuss the future of international education, New Zealand’s growing global appeal and what sets studying in the country’s capital apart. The post Spotlight on… Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington appeared first on The PIE News .

CU Denver takes step towards India campus in Hyderabad

The university says it is the first public US institution authorised to establish a degree-granting campus in India, with an August 2027 intake planned. The post CU Denver takes step towards India campus in Hyderabad appeared first on The PIE News .

Navigating the Future of Work: A Conversation with JFF’s Maria Flynn

From baseline AI literacy to early career exposure, Jobs for the Future president Maria Flynn shares how education systems can prepare young people for ...

Schools Scramble as Budget Cuts Force Reset of Free Lunch Programs

Parents, students and schools alike are navigating the changes in CEP eligibility after funding cuts.