More playtime outside, limiting online gaming help China fight kids’ sedentary behaviour
Findings are based on surveillance data gathered from more than 7,000 primary and secondary school students. In a world-first, China’s recent laws... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaFinland school shooting: Three children injured as 12-year-old opens fire
Three children were injured in a shooting at Viertola primary school in Finland. The school had around 800 students. The victims have been taken to the hospital. Key Points
mint3 children among 5 killed after school bus collides with semi-truck in US
Both vehicles erupted into flames after the collision. Five people, including three children, were killed after a school bus collided with a semi-truck on a... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHorrific video shows Missouri girl brutally beaten by black teen near school
A student from Hazelwood East High school suffered critical injuries after she was brutally beaten by a mob of students. Police have detained a 15-yr-old girl. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHorrific video shows Missouri girl brutally beaten by students near high school
A student from Hazelwood East High school suffered critical injuries after she was brutally beaten by a mob of students. Police have detained a 15-yr-old girl. Key Points
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This Indian-origin mom's $1.3 billion startup is changing school conveyance in US. Details here
Zum, founded by Ritu Narayan, started as a self-financed Uber-like platform offering parents a reliable transportation solution with a mobile app for scheduling rides and tracking children's locations, now worth $1.3 billion with contracts in multiple states. Key Points
mintHow a play & an elopement led to suspension of 3 Muslim teachers in Kota, sparked communal tension
An interfaith couple eloped from Khajuri Odpur this month. The incident, compounded with allegations of religious conversion, led to the suspension of 3 Muslim teachers at a govt school. Key Points
ThePrintMuzaffarnagar slap row: Student likely to be admitted to government school
Muzaffarnagar slap row: Student likely to be admitted to government... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaFlorida mom barred from dropping kids off at school over 'OnlyFans' ad on car
Cline promotes her pornographic content under the name Piper Fawn. She claimed some parents want her family to be banned completely from the school. Key Points
Hindustan Times13 dead in China after fire breaks out at boarding school; owner detained
The boarding school caters to students in the elementary grades. It also has an attached kindergarten. | World News Key Points
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Karnataka students forced to clean toilets, do gardening at principal's house
Students of a government school in Karnataka's Kalaburagi were allegedly made to clean toilets of the school and even do gardening work at their principal's residence. A complaint has been filed with the police in the matter. Key Points
India TodayKate doesn’t want Prince George to go to Eton – and for once I agree with her | Zoe Williams
I was miserable at my all-girls’ school. According to rumour, so was the Princess of Wales. No wonder she wants to keep her son out of another single-sex establishment, writes Zoe Williams Key Points
the GuardianSmart classrooms, AI tools, e-libraries — how higher education in Odisha govt schools is levelling up
Inititiative's goal is to modernise 8,679 high schools in eastern state. Rural areas, were electrictiy supply is not steady as in cities, are were it faces challenges. Key Points
ThePrintHarvard Continues to Back Its President Claudine Gay After New Plagiarism Allegations
Claudine Gay will add attributions to her Ph.D. dissertation, the school said, but a board subcommittee again cleared her of research misconduct. Key Points
mint'Could have been a child bride': 19-year-old girl from Rajasthan becomes sarpanch of 7 villages
A field worker from an NGO called Educate Girls convinced her family to send her to the school where she could get a free education. Her experience at school didn't just change her outlook towards the life... Key Points
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Unnao headmaster’s ‘2-yr saga of sexual assault on students’ — ‘forced kisses, bribe for silence’
Believed to have been exposed by school staffers, the Unnao episode has emerged as one of the most sordid episodes of sexual crime at an educational institute. Headmaster arrested last week. Key Points
ThePrintBihar school threatened for asking girls to take off hijabs inside classrooms
A government school in Bihar's Sheikhpura was threatened by family members of the female students who were asked to remove their hijabs inside classrooms. A probe has been ordered into the incident. Key Points
India TodayDiplomas for sale: $465, no classes required. Inside one of Louisiana’s unapproved schools
Unlike public schools, formal homeschooling programs or traditional private schools, nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana dont need state approval to grant degrees. Nearly every one of those unapproved schools was created to serve a single homeschooling family, but some have buildings, classrooms, teachers and dozens of students. Key Points
Economic TimesNetflix welcomes paranormal series school Spirits, but is it suitable for your kids?
While the first season provided an enjoyable experience, the comfort level of each family with the depicted content may vary. As parents navigate the intriguing landscape of school Spirits, they can anticipate more supernatural mysteries in the upcoming season. Key Points
Economic Times‘School Spirits’: See release date, cast, storyline, number of episodes and streaming platform
School Spirits, featuring Peyton List, streams on Netflix from November 30, 2023. Originally on Paramount+, it's unclear if it will remain there. The series offers a supernatural mystery with eight episodes. The second season's production begins in 2024. Key Points
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Black student suspended over dreadlocks hairstyle in Texas
A black student in Texas was suspended from school for his dreadlocks hairstyle and is now being sent to a disciplinary educational program. Read more below. Key Points
Hindustan Times'UMMEED': Here is how govt plans to reduce stress and suicides among students
The Ministry of Education has released draft guidelines called UMMEED to address the increasing concern of self-harm and suicide among students. The guidelines aim to improve sensitivity, understanding, and support in such cases. They recommend the establishment of a school Wellness Team responsible for identifying students at risk, responding promptly to their needs, and providing support. Key Points
Economic TimesSchools have too many days off. That can lead to learning loss for kids and stress for working parents.
Too many days off school can cause learning loss for kids and stress for working parents. The US school year is one of the shortest at only 180 days. Key Points
Insider‘Clean classrooms, make notes on Gandhi & Kalam’ — Madras HC order granting bail in school rioting case
Court was hearing anticipatory bail application of 4 people accused of rioting in a school in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. In its order, court says school place for 'reformation via love & discipline'. Key Points
ThePrintRajasthan school vandalised amid outrage over 'shielding' rape accused teacher
The family of the rape survivor claimed that they promptly informed the school principal about the incident. However, instead of taking appropriate action against the accused teacher, the principal purportedly attempted to suppress the matter. Key Points
India TodayA mom says she lets her kid skip school once a month. Experts disagree about whether that's a good idea.
A mom lets her kid skip school one a month. Some experts praised her for this practice while others admonished her for this kind of parenting tactic. Key Points
InsiderA mom on TikTok says she lets her kid skip school once a month. Some experts praised the mom, while others cautioned.
A TikTok mom lets her kid skip school one a month. Some experts praised her for this practice while others admonished her for this kind of parenting tactic. Key Points
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