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I love the four-day week': south London school part of a quiet revolution

Liberty Woodland School emphasizes mental health with a four-day week, longer school days, and a focus on student wellbeing.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here's when it takes effect

California mandates limits on smartphone use in schools to combat mental health issues and improve academic focus.

Teachers regularly helping pupils in distress in attempt to fill NHS funding gap

Teachers are stepping in to support students' mental health due to inadequate NHS services, often prioritizing these needs over classroom duties.

One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use

Ormiston Academies Trust is banning smartphones to improve student learning and mental health.

Academy chain with 35,000 pupils to be first in England to go phone-free

Ormiston academies are the first in England to ban phones during school hours to protect student mental health and learning.

I love the four-day week': south London school part of a quiet revolution

Liberty Woodland School emphasizes mental health with a four-day week, longer school days, and a focus on student wellbeing.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here's when it takes effect

California mandates limits on smartphone use in schools to combat mental health issues and improve academic focus.

Teachers regularly helping pupils in distress in attempt to fill NHS funding gap

Teachers are stepping in to support students' mental health due to inadequate NHS services, often prioritizing these needs over classroom duties.

One of England's biggest school academy trusts to ban phone use

Ormiston Academies Trust is banning smartphones to improve student learning and mental health.

Academy chain with 35,000 pupils to be first in England to go phone-free

Ormiston academies are the first in England to ban phones during school hours to protect student mental health and learning.
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Confiscation. Calls home. Sealed pouches. Why schools struggle to ban cellphones

California schools must restrict cellphones to improve learning, with a law mandating plans by July 2026.
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CA Schools Brace for Trump Attacks on Immigrants, 'Woke' Curriculum

Trump's education agenda may result in funding cuts, civil rights rollbacks, and increased challenges for students, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds.

Labour is cracking down on truants, but as a mother and ex teacher, I know tough love goes only so far | Gillian Harvey

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's tough stance on absenteeism faces criticism; understanding the roots of school absence is key to effective solutions.

CA Schools Brace for Trump Attacks on Immigrants, 'Woke' Curriculum

Trump's education agenda may result in funding cuts, civil rights rollbacks, and increased challenges for students, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds.

Labour is cracking down on truants, but as a mother and ex teacher, I know tough love goes only so far | Gillian Harvey

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's tough stance on absenteeism faces criticism; understanding the roots of school absence is key to effective solutions.
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Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School provides emotional support for students post-Election Day, allowing for excused absences and no academic requirements.

'Contrived political theatre' - Government backbenchers hit out at backlash to 9m phone pouch funding

The debate centers on the value of educational spending, with criticism of funding for phone pouches amid calls for more pressing financial priorities.

Why are kids being forced to eat lunch in silence?

Kindergarten students at a top North Carolina school were subjected to 15-minute silent lunches for academic enrichment.
The implementation of silent lunches may come at a significant cost to students' wellbeing and social development.

Two London secondary schools have been nominated for World's Best School 2024

London schools Kingsford Community School and Avanti House Secondary School shortlisted for World's Best School Prize.
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