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St Augustine's Brookvale teacher at $23,000-a-year private school is hit with new charge over allegations she sexually abused a 15-year-old student
St Augustine's Brookvale teacher at $23,000-a-year private school is hit with new charge over allegations she sexually abused a 15-year-old studentElla Clements, 24, hit with new chargePolice allege she sexually abused a male studentDo you know more? Email maisy.rae@dailymail.com.au By MAISY RAE Published: 00:38, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 00:38, 13 April 2026 e-mail
The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves49 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCatherine CarrDocumentary makerBBCA felt‑tip sign taped to the door of a private room announces "GIRLS ONLY", "Boy's don't Eneter!" [sic], and, by way of a cheeky flourish, "don't worry boys!". The sign is covered in colourful hearts and stars. A group of around a dozen girls at DRMZ youth club in Carmarthen, Wales, are already deep into...
On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited one of the schools offering free after-school care for low-income families last month. After receiving positive feedback from participants, he pledged to extend the programme to benefit more families. Lee said it had helped promote family harmony, with children also reporting “positive development in both academic and social aspects”. There’s little doubt we should celebrate victories, however small, but it is equally important to examine...
School lunch shake-up to ban deep-fried food and staple desserts - see new menus
School lunch shake-up to ban deep-fried food and staple desserts - see new menusDeep-fried and high-sugar food will be banned from school lunches, while sausage rolls, pastries and pizzas will be restricted on menus under plans to overhaul food standardsCommentsNewsSophie Huskisson Political Correspondent22:30, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesIt is the first shake-up of School Food Standards in over a decade(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Deep-fried and high-sugar food will be banned from school lunch...
Changes to school dinners as food to be banned in major UK update April 13
Changes to school dinners as food to be banned in major UK update April 13Certain foods will no longer be on the menu as part of a huge shakeupCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor22:30, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDeep-fried food will be banned from school menus and sugary treats limited (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)School dinners are set to undergo a major overhaul as part of a UK-wide menu change that bans certain foods. The strict changes are part of a sweeping standards ov...
UAE's Ministry of Defence launches 'Leadership Competency Assessment'
The Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of the “Leadership Competency Assessment,” targeting male Emirati high school students for the 2025–2026 academic year. This initiative forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop a specialised training ecosystem that meets the highest standards of national readiness. The assessment aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders and specialised national talents capable of contributing to safeguarding the nation’s future and ensuring the...
Conservative group launches $5M ad blitz pressuring Senate on voter ID as GOP eyes SAVE America Act push
FIRST ON FOX: A conservative nonprofit is launching a $5M nationwide ad blitz pressuring the Senate to pass voter ID legislation as Republicans move to advance parts of the SAVE America Act through Congress in coming months.Restoration of America (ROA) told Fox News Digital the campaign begins Monday, and includes a $3.1 million national television buy, with a digital push targeting selected swing states.The group pointed to polling it says shows 83% of Americans support requiring a photo ID to...
Sindh orders probe into 'irregularities' in exam centres
The Sindh government has launched a high-level fact-finding inquiry into alleged irregularities surrounding the transfer of examination centres and reported misconduct within the Secondary Education Board Karachi. The committee was formed on the directives of Sindh Universities and Boards Minister Ismail Rahoo and established through a notification issued by the Secretary of the Universities & Boards Department Sindh. According to a spokesperson, the inquiry committee has been tasked with...
Defending the truth: The fight for Black history in 2026
As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, a battle for the soul of U.S. history is unfolding, with efforts being made to whitewash the history of resistance against enslavement, prompting Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) to introduce a resolution in Congress to protect Black history museums and cultural institutions.
Chaotic exams
Every year, as examinations begin under the Board of Secondary Education Karachi, the same pattern of disruption and disorder resurfaces, exposing an examination system that appears incapable of learning from its own repetition. What should be a routine, well-oiled operation instead descends into confusion, placing an unfair burden on students at the most critical point of their academic year. This year is no different. With over 385,000 candidates appearing across Karachi, reports of last-minu...
Pigtailed school social worker avoids prison after sexually assaulting sixth-grade boy
Pigtailed school social worker avoids prison after sexually assaulting sixth-grade boySign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 15:07, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 15:16, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Bahrain offers public schools choice between in-person classroom and remote learning
Dubai: Bahrain’s Ministry of Education has announced that students in public schools will be given the option to continue remote learning or return to in-person classes from April 19.The decision applies to all educational stages, with schools set to contact students and parents this week to confirm their preferred mode of study. The move aims to enhance flexibility and ensure continuity in the academic year.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Priv...
FNC urges salary increases, fewer duties and better conditions for teachers
Abu Dhabi: The Federal National Council (FNC) has adopted 12 recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life of teachers in the UAE, linking better working conditions to stronger educational outcomes.The proposals were approved during the council’s fifth session of its third ordinary term of the 18th legislative chapter, held on February 11, 2026, following a discussion on government policy related to teachers’ wellbeing, working environments and the legislative framework g...
Simon Cowell surprises school choir in pretend statue unveiling
Simon Cowell surprises school choir in pretend statue unveiling10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAntonia MatthewsBBC WalesSimon Cowell surprises Cardiff school choirA school choir was left speechless after Simon Cowell emerged triumphant from under a red sheet draped over what they believed was a new statue honouring an influential figure in the music industry.Seventy boys from Glantaf school in Cardiff were told they would be singing at the unveiling of the new statue.Instead, th...
How your old device can power a student’s education
Dubai: The Digital School’s “Donate Your Own Device 2.0” campaign has reached a major milestone, achieving 70% of its target in record time as it works toward collecting 100,000 used electronic devices to support students in underserved communities worldwide.Launched in August 2025 in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and supported by more than 140 government entities, private sector organisations, and educational institutions across the UAE, the initiative has already collected...
Museum accused of 'rewriting history' after telling visitors Victorian boys in dresses were 'gender fluid'
Museum accused of 'rewriting history' after telling visitors Victorian boys in dresses were 'gender fluid'By ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER Published: 11:05, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 11:05, 12 April 2026 e-mail View comments
As AI pushes students to reconsider majors, universities struggle to adapt
A recent poll shows AI’s increasing role in how students decide on college majors, creating a rapidly developing situation for universities that are still struggling to determine how the technology will shape higher education. The Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2026 State of Higher Education survey found 47 percent of currently enrolled college students have thought about switching majors “a great deal” or a…
Schools shift online across Saudi Arabia due to heavy rainfall
Dubai: In-person classes were suspended on Sunday across several regions in Saudi Arabia as authorities responded to heavy rainfall and ongoing weather warnings, shifting students to remote learning to ensure safety.Education departments in the Eastern Province, Al Baha and Asir announced the move, with schools switching to online classes through the “Madrasati” platform. The decision followed forecasts and alerts issued by the National Center for Meteorology.Get updated faster and for FREE...
LISA SNELL: Do WhatsApp parents know too much about our kids' school lives?
Do WhatsApp parents know too much about what really happens at school?
‘Pregnancy pain should not be normal’: Abu Dhabi’s ‘Dr Magic’ on a silent crisis
Up to 75 per cent of pregnant women experience pelvic and lower back pain, yet most suffer in silence — a reality an Abu Dhabi-based pain specialist is now working to change through a pioneering care model. Dr Rafael Blanco, head of the Pain Department at Corniche Hospital, said pregnancy-related pain remains one of the most overlooked issues in women’s health, often dismissed as a normal part of the journey. “Pregnancy pain should not be normal,” he noted.A common but overlooked issueAccording...