The Japan Times3h ago
Japan plans to expand financial support so prefectural governments can make public high schools more appealing, amid concerns a shift to free tuition at private high schools could reduce public high school applications. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/07/japan/japan-public-high-schools-financial-aid/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #highschools #schools #students #mext #localgovernemnt
Public high schools to receive more aid after private tuition made free

The initiative comes amid concerns full funding of private high school tuition from April could reduce applications to public high schools.

The Japan Times
Opinion | The Guardian US4h ago
My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division | Emma Brockes https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/07/kids-year-big-exams-anxieties-ai-long-division #Sats #Education #ParentsAndParenting #Children #Schools #Family #Mathematics
My kids are taking their first big exams – and revealing my own anxieties about AI and long division

As the traditional route of school, university and job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian
MusiqueNow ✡️ 🇵🇸 🌍5h ago

#Schools #Healthcare #UniversalHealthcare

#MI #Michigan

#VoteForDrAbdulElSayed

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Brilliant response‼️🔥🔥 #usa #america #israel #palestine #iran #politics #congress #uk #nyc #canada

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US news | The Guardian12h ago
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/06/justice-department-ucla-race-admissions #California #UsUniversities #Race #TrumpAdministration #DonaldTrump #HigherEducation #Schools #UsPolitics #WestCoast #UsNews
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds

School said its admission process is ‘based on merit’ and it is committed to complying with state and federal laws

The Guardian
Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Scottish News, Sport, Politics and Celeb news [Unofficial]17h ago

TGJones launches Bitesize Bookworms contest for primary schoolchildren and primary schools

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/tgjones-launches-bitesize-bookworms-contest-37118270

Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Scottish News, Sport, Politics and Celeb news [Unofficial]18h ago

Police issue warning over fireraising incidents at former Bridge of Allan hotel

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/police-issue-warning-over-fireraising-37119429

James House-Lantto (He/Him)20h ago

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/05/mobile-phone-ban-schools-us-study

Researchers at US universities including Stanford and Duke looked at nearly 1,800 US schools where students’ phones were kept in locked pouches and found “close to zero” impact on student learning and saw no evidence of improvements in attendance or online bullying.

#Schools #PhoneBan #children #education

‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools

Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schools

The Guardian
Otis White21h ago
#Schools have a rush hour, as students walk, bike, take buses to or are dropped off there. So it may not be surprising that there are many accidents involving young pedestrians and cars near schools. What does this tell us? Cities need to make it much safer to walk and bike to school… with wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, speed cameras, crossing guards, etc. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/04/27/pedestrian-accidents-dc-schools/ #walkable
Walking near a D.C. school raises the chance of being hit by a car, data shows

A Washington Post analysis of accident data shows pedestrians near schools are 24 percent more likely to be hit than elsewhere in the city.

The Washington Post
Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life. [Unofficial]1d ago

ELAN Pupils Build Resilience and Wellbeing Skills with YouthShoots

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/elan-pupils-build-resilience-and-wellbeing-skills-with-youthshoots/

ELAN pupils explore wellbeing with YouthShoots sessions

“It was a pleasure to visit.” ELAN pupils built confidence and resilience through YouthShoots sessions on wellbeing and future selves.

Good News Post - inspiring stories, hope, positivity, well-being, and a happier outlook on life.
Daily Record & Sunday Mail - Scottish News, Sport, Politics and Celeb news [Unofficial]1d ago

Progress made across South Lanarkshire to reduce the education attainment gap

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/progress-made-across-south-lanarkshire-37114370