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Florida expands so-called ‘don’t say gay’ ban through 12th grade in public schools

All of Florida’s public school teachers are effectively banned from providing classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, the State Board of Education decided Wednesday.

Orlando Sentinel

Call for major overhaul of regulation to prevent abuse of disabled children

The latest report follows a review last year which found a culture of abuse and harm at residential care homes for children with complex health needs.

The Independent UK

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades

Ban in US state bars classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation through high school.

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Florida board passes DeSantis' expansion of 'Don't Say Gay'

The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades

The Independent UK

Teachers who help exam pupils for part of strike day should be fully paid – NEU

The National Education Union has issued guidance to ‘minimise disruption to Year 11 and 13 exam preparation’ during strikes next week.

The Independent UK

‘Not enough teachers for PM’s maths-until-18 plan to work’

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan would not say how many more maths teachers will be needed to achieve the Government’s goal of ensuring all children learn maths until the age of 18 when asked on Monday.

Evening Standard

An empty school and a policy half full

If an education policy drops in a school, and only three pupils are there to see it, did it make a sound? Tim Murphy watches the PM on a school holidays visit to the classroom.

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Introducing our new series on the future of Australian higher education

The Australian Universities Accord is a grandly named 12-month review seeking ideas to reform Australia’s higher education system for the next 30 years. Led by a prominent former vice-chancellor, Professor Mary O’Kane, it is one of the most important initiatives announced by Education Minister Jason Clare in his early days…

The Conversation

Senior bosses of NSW education, transport and treasury sacked by new Labor government

The new Labor government has sacked the most senior bureaucrats in education, transport and treasury as part of a major revamp of the public service.

ABC News

The Biden Administration Releases Proposed Title IX Regulations for Transgender Athletes

Schools are allowed to preserve sex-based restrictions for athletes provided they are "substantially related to the achievement of an important educational objective."

Reason

Title IX changes seek to ‘minimize harm’ to transgender athletes - Roll Call

Proposed Education Department rule would bar blanket bans on transgender athletes, but allow limits on competition in some cases.

Roll Call

Microsoft's massive Teams update is on the way for Education users as well

Microsoft recently announced a new version of Teams for Windows. The updated app is now in public preview for Education users.

Windows Central

Schools don’t have enough money to keep children safe or provide the statutory level of education, warn governors

Governors are demanding an urgent meeting with Education Minister Jeremy Miles

Wales Online

Schools may face strikes into autumn as teaching union members reject pay offer

Teachers in England will strike on April 27 and May 2 after the National Education Union overwhelmingly turned down the Government’s deal.

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Schools face more strikes this spring as teaching union members reject pay offer

The National Education Union plans to hold two further days of teacher strikes on April 27 and May 2.

Daily Mirror

Sex education classes could be given age ratings to curb 'inappropriate' lessons

The Government has called in a panel of independent experts to advise on new statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex, Health and Education (RSHE) taught in schools

The Independent UK

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

The Department for Education said it would be leading the review but that it will be informed by an independent panel providing external expertise.

AAP

New Zealand education minister injured by press gallery

New Zealand's education minister has been struck in the head by a press gallery camera operator, forcing her to rest and take leave.

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Evening Standard

More strike misery as schools could face further action and 130,000 civil servants to walk out

Union tells teachers to reject ‘insulting’ pay offer and PCS announces major industrial action

Daily Mirror

Labour warns parents face 'childcare deserts' with sector at risk of 'crashing' under Tories

In an interview with The Mirror, the Shadow Education Secretary accused Jeremy Hunt of "pouring petrol on a fire that is already raging". Earlier this month he announced plans to offer more free hours - without enough cash to prop up the struggling system

The Conversation

A new review into how teachers are educated should acknowledge they learn throughout their careers (not just at the start)

Last August, the federal government set up an expert panel to look at the continuous improvement agenda in teacher education in Australia.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida high school student club’s ‘drag & donuts’ event canceled after criticism by board member, state leaders

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Boone High School LGBTQ student club’s plans for a “drag & donuts” meeting after school Thursday was canceled after criticism from a conservative member of the Orange County School Board and Florida’s Education Commissioner.

Irish Mirror

Norma Foley says it will not 'be acceptable' for primary schools to ask for voluntary contributions for book money

Education Minister Norma Foley has announced that funding worth €96 per child will be provided to every school to provide books, copy books and workbooks to all primary school children.

Irish Mirror

Norma Foley agrees with Taoiseach that transgender prisoners should not be housed in female prisons

Education Minister Norma Foley said that she also agreed with comments from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar that prisoners convicted of violent crimes who were born biologically male should not be placed in female-only prions.

Reuters

Taiwan visit China called 'vile' is a 'normal work trip', German minister says

Germany's education minister said on Wednesday that she was on a "normal work trip" to Taiwan to seek collaboration with partners that share similar challenges, a visit China has condemned as "vile".

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