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- UK News
Boston school in Lincolnshire bans smartphones to tackle bullying
Boston Grammar School in Lincolnshire has banned smartphones to combat online bullying and eliminate the negative impact of social media. Teachers noted the school’s Digital Detox initiative has improved student interaction and reduced bullying instances. The Department for Education issued guidelines earlier this year aimed at curbing mobile phone use during school hours to reduce classroom disruptions and enhance behaviour.…
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Police car hits girl outside school in east London
A police car struck a 16-year-old girl in east London outside Central Foundation Girls’ School on Bow Road. The collision occurred at 12.55pm yesterday. The girl is currently hospitalised, and her condition remains unknown. A local resident described the scene as chaotic, with many bystanders watching. They noted the presence of at least three Metropolitan Police cars and shared that…
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Family turmoil revealed before Apalachee High School shooting
Colt Gray’s grandfather, Charlie Polhamus, revealed the troubled family dynamics preceding the Apalachee High School shooting. Polhamus, an 81-year-old former world champion pole vaulter, claims Colt’s father, Colin Gray, 54, significantly contributed to the teenager’s violent behaviour. According to Polhamus, Colin frequently engaged in physical confrontations with Colt and displayed narcissistic tendencies. Polhamus alleges that Colin’s detrimental influence and lack…
- US News
Four killed in Georgia high school shooting, student in custody
Authorities have identified the four victims killed during a shooting at a Georgia high school on Wednesday morning when a student opened fire. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey confirmed that two 14-year-old students and two teachers were killed in the incident. The students killed at Apalachee High School were Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, both 14. The teachers…
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14-year-old charged for deadly Apalachee High School shooting
A 14-year-old suspect in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, will be booked Wednesday night, according to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey. Colt Gray faces murder charges for the deaths of two teachers and two students at the high school, authorities confirmed. The victims have been identified as 14-year-olds Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo,…
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Ofsted scraps ‘Outstanding’ ratings for nearly 500 secondary schools
Ofsted has revoked the “Outstanding” rating from nearly 500 top-performing secondary schools overnight due to a new grading system. The overall grade system—Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate—has been abolished. Ofsted will continue inspections but will now only provide ratings on specific aspects of a school’s performance. In the latest inspections from September 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, Ofsted…
- US News
Six injured in multiple East Cleveland shootings
Early Monday in East Cleveland, Ohio, six individuals sustained injuries in at least three separate shootings near a high school class reunion, according to local police. Gunfire began shortly after 1 a.m. close to where Shaw High School alumni were celebrating their annual reunion, as stated by city officials and witnesses. East Cleveland Acting Police Chief Kenneth D. Lundy reported…
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Ofsted scraps one-word school judgements in major reform
Ofsted’s one-word judgements for state schools have been immediately scrapped, described as a “landmark moment for children.” Previously, the education watchdog rated schools with one of four marks: outstanding, good, requires improvement, or inadequate. Starting this academic year, schools will receive four grades across existing sub-categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, according to…
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Thousands of children suspended for racist behaviour
Last year, thousands of children, some as young as four, were sent home from school for racist behaviour. Campaigners are demanding urgent measures to combat growing hatred in classrooms, expressing concerns that bigotry is becoming “normalised.” They argue that impressionable children are mimicking the racist language they hear from their parents and media figures. In 2023, 11,619 children were suspended…
- World
Young girl dies after collapsing at school in Kentucky
A young girl tragically died after collapsing on her first day back at school. Fourth grader Lucy Nash returned to Cairo Elementary in Henderson, Kentucky on August 7, after the summer break. The nine-year-old experienced a ‘cardiac event’ during recess and was rushed to Riley Children’s Hospital. Medical experts declared Lucy brain dead due to the prolonged lack of oxygen…
- US News
Mother accidentally hits daughter with car during school drop-off
A mother accidentally hit her 12-year-old daughter with her car during school drop-off, causing critical injuries, officials in Florida reported. The incident happened around 7:45 a.m. on Monday when the mother dropped her daughter off on the street near her Sarasota middle school for the first day of school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and the school district. The…
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Louisiana reveals Ten Commandments posters for schools
Louisiana officials revealed several Ten Commandments posters on Monday that might soon adorn state classrooms. These posters include images of House Speaker Mike Johnson, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill clarified that the displayed posters are preliminary options for schools to comply with a new law mandating the…
