‘They Inhibit Learning’: UK Defends Ending School Mask Mandates
While 14 U.S. states still mandate masks in schools, the UK’s Education Secretary has insisted face coverings “inhibit learning”.
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Homeschooling Thriving in Face of Attacks
Homeschooling families have not only thrived in the face of attacks by progressive government bureaucrats and teachers’ unions, they have also increased in numbers.
French Children Taught Migration Is a Human Right, ‘We’re All Africans’
France is safe and prosperous only thanks to a ‘lifetime of open borders’, while mass migration is a “universal right”, according to literature being handed out in French classrooms.
Primary Schools Told to ‘Celebrate’ Transgender People, Block Complaints Which ‘Interfere’ With LGBT Agenda
Primary schools should stock books and learning resources which “celebrate” transgender people, according to new Government-backed guidelines aimed at fighting prejudice. Guidance released Wednesday by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) — which represents nearly 30,000 school leaders, most
Union Demands Teachers Undergo Compulsory ‘Gender Diversity’ Training
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has called for compulsory ‘gender diversity’ training for sixth form college and further education (FE) teachers, warning staff who refer to ‘non-binary’ persons using ‘incorrect’ pronouns could face legal action.
Times Educational Supplement: Brexiteers More Likely To Be Victims Than Perpetrators Of Intolerance
The majority of teachers are treating Leave voters with disdain and contempt, referring to them as “pond life” and “thick”, a politics teacher from north London has revealed. Thursday’s shock EU referendum result delivered perhaps the largest peaceful uprising of
Teachers Vote to Celebrate ‘Trans Role Models’ As Union Rep Calls for Gender Neutral Toilets
Schools should consider introducing gender-neutral toilets to make transgender pupils feel more included, a teaching union representative has said. This morning her union voted in favour of schools doing more to explore trans issues with pupils, including celebrating “trans role
