One in 20 classes now contain more than statutory maximum of 30 children per teacher as number of pupils rises by 2%.

En lärare sköt av misstag ihjäl en tolvårig elev när han rengjorde sin pistol i personalrummet i Mingora i nordvästra Pakistan.

Children as young as three are being taught the importance of getting up and about - to help them prevent the diseases of old age.

Stadig flere skoler melder at de ikke visste at elevene kunne benytte digitale oppslagsverk som Wikipedia og leksikon på norsk-eksamen. Nå kan skolene og elevene kreve eksamen annullert.

Software flags up trigger words and phrases such as ‘jihadi bride’, ‘jihobbyist’ and ‘you only die once’

Elever bør fortsatt ha fritt skolevalg når de søker opptak til videregående.

A school in the U.K. is considering banning homework and taking other steps to help curb anxiety among students. Officials say the review will take place over the next five years and it stems from increased rates of depression and mental illness among students.

Teachers in Germany overall are healthier than those in other professions, according to a study. However, data show job-related stress also contributes to higher rates of psychological problems among teachers.

Teachers in the Afghan capital are on strike in support of demands for higher pay and improved conditions.

A school in the UK is hosting a Screen Free Week after a survey found that some pupils spend about one-seventh of their awake time in front of a screen. Those who participate in the event will be asked to avoid the Internet, social media, video games and texting.

Children starting school in September are likely to be assessed by observation rather than tests after surprise win by small Huddersfield consultancy.

Research from Institute of Education says ‘vicious circle’ is created by gender and background stereotypes informing primary school teachers’ assessment of pupils.