Students react with fury as Manchester University bosses say lectures will stay online next year

Students have reacted in fury after Manchester University announced that online lectures are here to stay – with no cut in tuition fees that cost £9,250 per year. At the time of writing, more than 4,000 people have signed a petition urging the Russell Group university to fully return to in-person teaching. Despite plans to … Read more

Teacher quits New Jersey private school because the school is teaching students critical race theory

An English teacher at a $52,000-a-year private school in Englewood, New Jersey has quit her job over critical race theory lessons she has branded racist.  Dana Stangel-Plowe, who taught at the Dwight-Englewood School in Bergen County, accused the school of creating a ‘hostile culture of conformity and fear’ in her resignation letter on Tuesday.  Stangel-Plowe said … Read more

Students are left in limbo as deadline for university offers is extended

Students have been left in limbo after the deadline for university offers was extended despite having to still apply for funding and accommodation. People usually know where they have been offered a place before they sit their final exams but UCAS extended its offer deadlines due to the pandemic. Some students say they have still … Read more

University students given all clear to return to lectures for the first time THIS YEAR from May 17

All university students given all clear to return to lectures for the first time THIS YEAR from May 17, just weeks before exams are due to start Returning students will be expected to get tested for Covid-19 twice a week Lectures to get go-ahead under loosening of social contact lockdown rules Half of students have … Read more

Two students and one adult injured in shooting at Idaho middle school as suspect is in custody 

At least two students and one adult custodian have been injured in a shooting at an Idaho middle school, as a male pupil has been taken into custody.  The active shooter entered Rigby Middle School in Rigby, Idaho, around 9am Thursday morning and opened fire, causing teachers and students to flee for their lives.  Three … Read more

Two students and one adult injured in shooting at Idaho middle school as suspect is in custody 

At least two students and one adult custodian have been injured in a shooting at an Idaho middle school, as a male pupil has been taken into custody.  The active shooter entered Rigby Middle School in Rigby, Idaho, around 9am Thursday morning and opened fire, causing teachers and students to flee for their lives.  Three … Read more

Thousands face the boot in UK-India deal after Britain agrees to accept more students

Thousands face the boot in UK-India deal after Britain agrees to accept more students and talented young immigrants in exchange for increased deportations Number of illegal Indian migrants being deported from the UK is set to soar  At least 40,000 undocumented migrants from subcontinent are living in Britain The UK will accept more students and … Read more