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NI Education Authority halts £500m Fujitsu schools' contract

The contract was to provide a new IT system for all schools in Northern Ireland.

NI early pregnancy screening delay 'causing trauma'

Pregnant women in NI face discrimination over not being offered early scans for abnormalities, experts say.

Chancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next year

Rachel Reeves also gives the go ahead to funding for Causeway Coast and Mid South West growth deals.

Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

NI teachers unions ballot members on strike

The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Lewis and McCausland out of NI's Nations League games

Jamal Lewis and Ross McCausland will miss Northern Ireland's Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg because of injury.

Minister at NI-Belarus match despite government guidance

The Department for Communities says matters relating to sanctions are for UEFA and the UK Government.

NI's 'transition' gathers pace before big 2025

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill discusses the progress of his side in the last 12 months after their 2-0 win over Belarus in Belfast on Friday.

The root of the crisis in special needs education

Since legislative changes in 2014, governments have failed to adapt this area of public policy as autism diagnoses increase

World - Financial Times - October 22

Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?

Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Euro 2025 play-offs: Wales, Scotland & NI look to progress

As Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales prepare for their Euro 2025 play-off ties, BBC Sport looks at their qualification paths.

NI police officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions.

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Funding boost will be wiped out by cost of meeting higher employer levy, say contracted service providers and education bodies

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

'You can do anything', says Belfast's Grammy nominated star

Northern Irish hip-hop artist Jordan Adetunji, says he's "still processing" his nomination.

Children to stay in education or training until 18

At present, young people in Northern Ireland can leave school at the age of 16.

The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education

Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils

World - Financial Times - October 21

Conservatives seek to build on recent court wins on education

Conservatives have had an aggressive and largely successful campaign in recent years taking education issues to the court system, a combination of decades of ground work, a better political climate ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgets

World - Financial Times - October 30

How ChatGPT Brought Down an Online Education Giant

Chegg’s stock has dropped 99% as students looking for help with homework defect to AI.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 9

The Department of Education’s approach to antisemitism is dangerous and won’t work

Unfortunately, the Office of Civil Rights is applying standards that are legally problematic, burdensome and virtually impossible to meet.

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?

State superintendents, outside organizers and even former rivals of President-elect Trump have all been floated as potential picks to lead his Department of Education. Trump's Cabinet picks are ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

More families being 'forced' into home education

The children's commissioner says she is "deeply concerned" by a doubling in home education figures.

Breaking down Trump's sweeping education plans

President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping education changes like eliminating the Department of Education and cutting back loan forgiveness programs ahead of taking office in January. The ...

How ChatGPT Brought Down an Online Education Giant

Chegg’s stock has dropped 99% as students looking for help with homework defect to AI.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 9

Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education

World - Yahoo News - October 20

Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education

Fighting in Cameroon has made education come to a grinding halt for hundreds of thousands of students

World - ABC News - October 20

Neuberger Berman Forms Consortium With EQT to Buy Nord Anglia Education

Neuberger Berman Private Markets formed a consortium with Swedish buyout group EQT, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and other institutional investors to buy Nord Anglia Education in a deal ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

FAFSA rollout is 'on track,' despite remaining unresolved issues, Education Department says

The full launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for December 1 despite ongoing issues, the Education Department said.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night

Republicans had a huge election night, capturing the White House and Senate and possibly keeping the House, but several of their state ballot measures on education issues came up short. From school ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Education stocks rally, with Trump seen as benefiting for-profit colleges

Shares of private-education companies rallied Wednesday, on expectations some of the regulatory pressure on the group will be eased once newly elected President Trump begins his term in January.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term

Trump has proposed featuring prayer in public schools and dismantling the Department of Education.

USDA partners with Department of Education to tackle food insecurity on college campuses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Education announced an agreement aimed at addressing food insecurity among college students in a press release issued Thursday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Axelrod: Democrats becoming 'smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party'

Political strategist David Axelrod argued Thursday that Democrats are becoming a "smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party" that could keep losing electorally if it does not change course. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Oklahoma's Ryan Walters announces advisory committee to streamline Trump's education changes

Oklahoma schools State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Monday an education advisory committee set to overlook and be proactive in implementing education changes from incoming Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?

Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Latest in Ni Education

NI Education Authority halts £500m Fujitsu schools' contract

NI early pregnancy screening delay 'causing trauma'

Chancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next year

Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

NI teachers unions ballot members on strike

Lewis and McCausland out of NI's Nations League games

Minister at NI-Belarus match despite government guidance

NI's 'transition' gathers pace before big 2025

The root of the crisis in special needs education

Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?

Euro 2025 play-offs: Wales, Scotland & NI look to progress

NI police officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

Charities, universities and GPs warn NI tax rise will hit jobs and services

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

'You can do anything', says Belfast's Grammy nominated star

Children to stay in education or training until 18

The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education

Conservatives seek to build on recent court wins on education

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

How ChatGPT Brought Down an Online Education Giant

The Department of Education’s approach to antisemitism is dangerous and won’t work

Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?

More families being 'forced' into home education

Breaking down Trump's sweeping education plans

How ChatGPT Brought Down an Online Education Giant

Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education

Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education

Neuberger Berman Forms Consortium With EQT to Buy Nord Anglia Education

FAFSA rollout is 'on track,' despite remaining unresolved issues, Education Department says

Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent

Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night

Education stocks rally, with Trump seen as benefiting for-profit colleges

Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term

USDA partners with Department of Education to tackle food insecurity on college campuses

Axelrod: Democrats becoming 'smarty-pants, suburban, college-educated party'

Oklahoma's Ryan Walters announces advisory committee to streamline Trump's education changes

What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?

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