What the newsrooms are covering

School Roof Collapse Injuries And Deaths In Peshawar

As of October 16, 2026, 34 children and a teacher were killed when the roof of Al Khair private school collapsed during morning classes in Peshawar, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with over 50 people injured, many critically. The…

OSAP Pause Affects Students

As of October 16, 2026, Ontario’s Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn has paused payments from the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) to private post-secondary institutions in the province. This affects students at…

Lucy Powell's Speaking Skills Plan Controversial

Lucy Powell, the Education Secretary, announced plans to make speaking skills as important as reading and writing in the revised national curriculum, drawing criticism from opposition parties. Her proposal includes integrating public…

Short Story Challenge Length

Grant Caldwell, a poet and honorary senior fellow at Melbourne University, recently discussed the misconceptions surrounding haiku poetry in an article for Good Weekend. Contrary to popular belief, traditional Japanese haiku do not…

Popular School Entry Competition

As of October 16, 2026, Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School in Victoria is highly sought after by students due to its strong academic reputation, with thousands missing out on entry each year despite taking the entrance exam. Only 1000 new…

Nondegree Credentials Benefit Salary

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nondegree credentials (NDCs) such as professional certifications and licenses can significantly boost earnings for workers without college degrees. The Census data shows that NDC holders had median…

Globe And Mail Academic Internship Program

The Globe and Mail has announced its Academic Internship Program, inviting Canadian postsecondary students to spend five weeks working at the newspaper either in Toronto or across its bureaus nationwide. The program aims to nurture young…

Peter Daniell Wins Essay Prize

Peter Daniell, a ninth-grader from Broomfield, Colorado, won the 2026 National Civics Bee and received a $100,000 contribution to a 529 education savings plan. His winning essay explored how communities could address food insecurity…

New Jersey Girl's Heritage Poem Success

Luisa Gonzalez, a 10-year-old fifth-grade student from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was named one of the Top 10 winners in the grades 4 to 6 category of Creative Communication's Summer 2026 poetry contest. Her poem titled "All Stitched…

California Students Invent Cooling Device

Calistoga Junior/Senior High School students in California developed a cooling device for firefighters and farmworkers to help them cope with extreme heat. The project began in 2023 through the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams initiative, which…

HSC Modern History Exam Controversy

Emily Lawson, a modern history teacher at Rose Bay Secondary College, expressed surprise over unexpected wording in her students' exam. The three-hour examination, taken by 11,012 pupils across New South Wales on Friday, covered topics…

Environmental Concerns

In 2026, an article in The Dispatch reflects on the impact of early childhood literacy programs, specifically mentioning a story about a prairie chicken that was part of a state-sponsored book series for toddlers. The author notes how the…

Colorado High School Football Racism Allegations

Lutheran High School in Parker, Colorado, faces potential suspension from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) after allegations of racism at recent football games. Two schools have already canceled their upcoming…

Students Protest Over Milei's Austerity

Argentine students protested on October 16, 2026, occupying the University of Buenos Aires Exact and Natural Sciences building to oppose President Javier Milei's austerity measures. The protests highlight concerns over reduced funding for…

California Politicians Fail Children Again

California's latest education report card shows that only 38.3% of students are proficient in math, an increase from 37.3% last year but still far below pre-pandemic levels. Despite increased funding and new programs, over half of…

Clashes At Argentine University Protest

On October 16, 2026, protesters clashed with police in Buenos Aires during a demonstration against the Argentine government's refusal to pass a new law aimed at increasing education funding for universities. Students and teachers…

School Controversy Over Speaker

Child Not Invited To Party

When your child isn't invited to a classmate's party, it can be disappointing and difficult. According to educational psychologist Dr Sasha Hall, this situation is completely normal and will likely happen to all children at some point…

LAUSD Test Scores Controversy

LAUSD celebrated slight improvements in student test scores on Thursday, but parents were furious, saying the district fails to prioritize students' academic needs. The event, which included high-ranking LAUSD officials but no parents or…

Lucy Powell Oxford Dropout