Head teacher Alun Ebenezer is no stranger to headlines about his hard-line approach to discipline. Dubbed by one newspaper as the "head from hell", the latest controversy has focused on his decision to introduce detentions on Saturdays.
Laxatives in the school medical cabinet, nappies in case of accidents, and hospital admissions for the most severe cases are being reported by teachers in England, suggesting that constipation is an increasing problem for their pupils.
More than 44,000 children were admitted to hospital with constipation last year, according to NHS figures that highlight the potentially serious health consequences of the condition.
A new survey shows that female superintendents and district leaders face workplace bias, pressure to conform to appearance standards and challenges balancing career and family. Advocates call for systemic change to support and advance women in education leadership.
Arizona State University professor Andrew Maynard has tips for educators on keeping up with AI developments and harnessing its educational potential in the process.
Sal Khan of Khan Academy discusses the balanced role of AI in education, emphasizing that while AI can save teachers time by helping with tasks such as lesson planning and grading, it cannot replace the human connection teachers provide. Khan also addresses concerns about cheating, suggesting that AI can be used as a tool to…
A Study.com survey of 700 elementary- and middle-school teachers shows that a lack of parental prioritization of academics is a major factor in students falling behind post-pandemic, with 46% of teachers citing it as the primary reason and 87% saying increased parental support would have the greatest impact. They note the need for better initiatives…
The Whole Child Approach in education emphasizes the importance of nurturing various aspects of a child's development beyond academics, writes Gene Fashaw, a middle-school math teacher at High Point Academy in Aurora, Colo. He writes that the goal is to prepare students for life's challenges by focusing on physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being.
Hvis en elev utagerer i klasserommet, bør læreren kunne ta tak i og føre eleven ut, mener regjeringen. De får støtte fra Frp, som vil ha flere privatskoler også.