The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP), the biggest organization of pediatricians in the US, has urged doctors to use their patients’ time to confront the potential health risks of abstinence-based sex education programs. In a recent report, the AAP denounced …
Month: June 2023
As the school year begins, I find myself drawn to stocking up on thin grey V-neck sweaters and navy A-line skirts reminiscent of a school uniform. At this time, I also look back fondly on my past crushes on teachers. …
Olive Anderson, my mother, passed away at the age of 89 after leaving behind an exceptional legacy in the field of history. During the 1960s, she played a significant role in revitalizing the way history was taught by introducing revolutionary …
The University of Lampeter, which is the oldest university in Wales, has decided to merge with Trinity University College and change its name to the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. However, many unions fear that half of the staff …
Martin Bernal was a China and modern politics scholar who gained public notoriety for his controversial stance on ancient Greece. Rejecting the prevalent "Aryan" theory of Greek origins as racist, he proposed a "revised ancient model" that acknowledged African and …
The ongoing disputes between schools and families over the ban on term-time holidays that has seen many parents fined are "blatantly unfair" and are questioning the importance of family life, according to MPs. During a debate over strict regulations that …
The current form of the secondary school league tables for England will no longer be used in the future. Beginning next year, secondary schools’ headline figures must now include both English and maths. The move shows the government’s concern that …
Rucksack was borrowed into English from German in the late 19th century. It refers to a type of backpack or knapsack used for carrying supplies on hikes or expeditions. The word has gained widespread usage in English-speaking countries, particularly among …
The Al-Madinah free school in Derby and the Discovery new school in Crawley, West Sussex, have both been placed in special measures and are currently under investigation. Reports suggest that both schools have been managed incompetently, causing the schools to …
Experts have issued warnings that UK university students’ mental health is still suffering due to the pandemic, with increasing numbers seeking support from peer-run helplines for anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Nightline, an anonymous student volunteer-run helpline, has noted a …