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Suwayda Education Employees Strike Over “Chaos”
Employees of departments affiliated with the Directorate of Education in Suwayda, southern Syria, announced a strike on Tuesday, April 7, in protest after an armed group stormed the directorate building the previous day. The local platform Suwayda Press reported that the deputy directors of education and heads of departments at the Directorate of Education announced the suspension of work at the directorate until further notice. Those behind the strike said the move came in rejection of the even...
Texas students could soon be forced to read from the Bible in public schools
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTexas students could soon be forced to read from the Bible in public schoolsRequired readings would include passages from Old and New Testament for students in middle school Ariana Baio Tuesday 07 April 2026 15:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmar...
How to Avoid Foreign Job Scams: BE&OE Issues Guidelines for Overseas Employment
ISLAMABAD: The Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) has issued a public awareness notice for citizens seeking employment opportunities abroad, ARY News reported. In a social media advisory, BE&OE clarified that travel agencies have no legal authority to issue or process visas. The Bureau warned citizens not to pay any money to travel agencies for visa purposes, emphasizing that their role is strictly limited to booking airline tickets. Official Guidelines for Job Seekers...
Appeals court allows Iowa to enforce book bans, restrictions on LBGTQ topics in classes
The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday to allow Iowa to enforce a ban on LBGTQ books and topics in public school classrooms after a lower court judge issued a temporarily ban on the law last year. The state has been fighting LGBTQ groups and publishing companies since 2023 when the law was signed…
Trump admin terminates some agreements with districts, college on transgender students
As President Donald Trump's administration pushes back against radical leftist gender ideology, the Department of Education is taking aim at agreements from prior administrations.The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has rolled back provisions of resolution agreements stemming from previous administrations, unshackling schools from unlawful enforcement of Title IX, according to the department."Today, the Trump Administration is removing the unnecessary and unlawful burdens t...
Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students
Adobe Acrobat has largely catered to professionals with its recent AI features. Now, the company is turning its attention to students by making the Acrobat more useful with the launch of a new AI tool called Acrobat Spaces. The tool will allow students to create presentations, flash cards, and quizzes from study materials such as PDFs, links, and notes. With the launch, the creative suite company is trying to compete with other AI tools like Google’s NotebookLM, Goodnotes, and Turbo AI, al...
‘There’s a lot of desperation’: skilled older workers turn to AI training to stay afloat
They have degrees, expertise and years of experience – but can’t find work. For many Americans, AI training has become a last refuge in a brutal job marketWhen Patrick Ciriello lost his job and couldn’t find work for nearly a year, his family’s foundation crumbled.“You hear about people who hit rock bottom,” Ciriello told the Guardian. “Well, I was there.” Continue reading...
Abu Dhabi sets 3-tier penalties for private schools over online learning
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has introduced a three-level classification system for violations committed by private schools delivering distance learning, setting out a detailed enforcement framework that ranges from written notices to licence reviews for serious breaches.Under the new policy, according to Emarat Al Youm, the first level covers administrative violations involving isolated or first-time failures to meet procedural requirements that do n...
MSE explains how to get free passport photo as prices rise on April 8
MSE explains how to get free passport photo as prices rise on April 8Passport fees are rising this week but there is one way you can save on some of the costCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer12:32, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBrits must make sure their passport is valid before travel(Image: Getty Images)This April, prices are rising for stamps, council tax and more. But many may be unaware that the price of a passport is also set to increase.With this in mind, the team at Mon...
UAE issues 10 rules to keep students safe during remote learning
Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Education has issued 10 key guidelines aimed at protecting students during periods of remote learning, as schools across the country step up efforts to ensure children remain safe and engaged in digital classrooms.The guidance, circulated to both public and private schools, has also been shared with parents and students as part of a broader push to promote responsible online behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment beyond the physical classroom, Al Bayan n...
Yale athletics allegedly pushed administrator to retire to open a job for deputy’s alleged romantic partner
EXCLUSIVE: Two of Yale's top athletic officials bought a house together a year before one of them was hired by the university, a deed obtained by Fox News Digital shows. Former colleagues have alleged the two officials are in a romantic relationship, and alleged that a former administrator was pushed to retire to vacate a position for one of the partners.Yale's Executive Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of Athletics Ann-Marie Guglieri and Deputy Director of Athletics Mary Berdo, who are t...
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHazel ShearingEducation correspondentGettyInterest on some student loans in England will be capped at 6% in the next academic year. The government said the cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loans aimed to protect graduates from the risk of rising inflation due to the Iran war.Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said it wanted to "defend against the consequences of far-away conflicts in a...
Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves
A student in Israel recently made a chance discovery tied to one of history's most violent eras: the Crusades.The University of Haifa recently said in a release that one of its students "accidentally" discovered a Crusader-era sword off the coast of Dor, an ancient port in northern Israel.The sword, which dates to the 12th century, measures over three feet long.LOOTERS' ARREST UNCOVERS 2,000-YEAR-OLD WORKSHOP NEAR JERUSALEM BIBLICAL PILGRIMAGE PATHUniversity of Haifa student Shlomi Katzin was sw...
Teacher banned from the classroom for regaling pupils with stories about her nights out
A misconduct hearing was told that Natasha Blackmore, 36, regularly met with five pupils during breaks and lunchtime, where she discussed her nights out and her romantic relationships.
UK government caps student loan interest rates at 6%
Minister says change for plan 2 and 3 loans in England and Wales will ‘protect borrowers’ from impact of global conflictUK politics live – latest updatesThe interest rate on plan 2 and plan 3 student loans will be capped at 6%, the Department for Education has announced.Graduates with plan 2 loans currently pay interest rates based on the retail price index (RPI) measure of inflation, plus up to 3% based on their earnings. Current students on plan 2 and plan 3 loans attract an interest rate of R...
Trump administration scraps transgender student protections in schools
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump administration scraps transgender student protections in schoolsTrump has taken a hard line on trans rights since returning to officeAnnie Ma Tuesday 07 April 2026 09:24 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2952614To1","articleMeta":{"url":"...
Dubai’s KHDA issues distance learning guide: Parents not expected to perform role of teachers
Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released a new guide to help parents support their children during distance learning.The Parent Guide to Supporting Your Child During Distance Learning provides clear, practical advice to help families manage learning at home, the authority announced on Tuesday.It focuses on supporting wellbeing, strengthening communication between parents and schools, and maintaining learning while recognising that each family’s circumstances...
School governor tells pupil 'God, you're hot' and puts arm around her during meeting
School governor tells pupil 'God, you're hot' and puts arm around her during meetingParents and community members are calling for the resignation of Keith Ervin, who is Washington County school board member in the US, following his behaviourNewsBradley Jolly Overnight News Editor06:32, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesKeith Ervin said the student 'thoroughly impressed' him(Image: WHJL/YouTube)Footage of a school governor telling a pupil: "God, you're hot" and putti...
'Get a job while you're still in undergrad': Writer's advice on German Master's degrees sparks debate
A postmodernist feminist and writer Zuha Malik shared advice for women on costs of pursuing Master’s programs in Germany, attracting backlash from many. 🇵🇰 Girls, all Master's programs in Germany are free. You need to know German & you need to have PKR 4M in a locked bank account. Ik the latter sounds daunting but it's only 20 months of a 200K salary. You can literally make that at a call center. In the meantime, install Duolingo — Zuha Malik (@zoemalyks_chai) Apr...
Holiday let owner says legislation will 'destroy me'
Holiday let owner says legislation will 'destroy me'4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFelicity EvansWales money editorBBCPaul Martin has been running The Forest Country House near Newtown since 2007A man who runs four holiday cottages on his property said he will be "forced into bankruptcy" if he ever retires because of rules on holiday lets introduced by the Welsh government three years ago.Paul Martin, who lives near Newtown in Powys, said the cottages, two of w...