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A new report by Sir Anthony Seldon warns that schools in England are unprepared for AI and calls for urgent government guidance, a national framework, teacher training, and Ofsted oversight. The government says curriculum changes will build digital skills, while some schools already teach safe AI use.
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A California prosecutor dropped all charges against five Stanford students tied to a 2024 pro-Palestine campus protest, sharply reducing restitution after a hung jury and the district attorney's recusal. The students described the prosecution as an attempt to silence Palestine advocacy and said the outcome encourages continued activism.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to legally limit foreign students to about 30% of individual classrooms and ban face-covering garments including burqas and niqabs in schools. The article notes the student cap would be a first in Europe and includes expert criticism that the policy conflicts with Italy's inclusive school tradition. Meloni's remarks are framed around integration and gender equality, while the measure is set against Italy's upcoming general election.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to cap foreign students at about 30% per classroom and ban face-covering garments in schools, including burqas and niqabs. The article notes that non-Italian students currently make up about 11.6% of enrollment and includes a sociologist critical of the classroom cap, saying Italian schools are based on inclusion and multiculturalism. The proposals come ahead of Italy's next general election.
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A Niche analysis of federal wage data finds six-figure jobs without a bachelor’s degree are rare and mostly require federal certification or specialized training. The article pushes back on political and business claims that skilled trades routinely provide six-figure careers without college, while noting degree holders still enjoy a large lifetime wage premium.
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Italy's government led by Giorgia Meloni is preparing to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and cap the number of foreign students per class, with parents required to learn Italian. Meloni framed the measure as necessary to prevent neglect and promote integration, while the article notes similar restrictions in Austria and Portugal and opposition from Muslim representatives. The proposal reflects broader European debates over immigration, religious symbols, and education policy.
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A new IPPR report identifies Rotherham as the worst UK town for youth job opportunities, with over a million young people not in education, employment or training. It cites weak hospitality and retail sectors, older workers staying in jobs, AI, and Labour's wage and national insurance costs, while proposing a youth allowance and apprenticeship reform.
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An investigation has found that an Indonesian teacher convicted of sexually assaulting a student was secretly released from prison early, with victims not informed. The report details additional abuse allegations, attempts to suppress them, and warnings from a national commission about an emergency of sexual violence in Islamic boarding schools. It raises concerns about accountability and victims' rights.
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England's largest school leaders' union is calling for a halt to graded Ofsted inspections, saying the new report-card system is causing severe stress and could pose a "risk to life" for school staff. Ofsted says it has worked with unions but will continue to grade schools, while the education secretary says headteacher wellbeing is taken seriously.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced she will introduce a measure to cap foreign students in classrooms and ban burqas and niqabs in schools, along with compulsory Italian language lessons for parents struggling to integrate. The proposal, announced at a youth event for her Brothers of Italy party, would still need parliamentary approval.
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The article argues that the Trump administration's new 'call to action' to colleges and universities is a divide-and-conquer strategy aimed at imposing political control over higher education after an earlier compact failed. It describes Florida's response as turning a voluntary request into a mandate backed by threats of sanctions, and warns that fragmentation will weaken institutional resistance.
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Three female students at a Mexican university, including a Spanish exchange student, were found dead over seven months, with one killing classified as a femicide. The article details the attacks and quotes critics who say authorities are not doing enough to protect women.