The role of teachers will be essential in imparting excitement about learning as students get to grips with using AI tools.Credit: Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times/Getty Will artificial intelligence damage the ability of humans to think critically? This has become an urgent question for those involved in education, from early-years teachers to trainers of experienced working
British South Asian drama “A Teacher’s Gift” has landed U.K. theatrical distribution through Peccadillo Pictures, the independent distributor known for its LGBTQ+ and world cinema output. The deal confirms the film’s BIFA-qualifying status and puts it in contention for the British Independent Film Awards. Eric Ollerenshaw produces the film, which was shot in the Midlands
August 17, 2026 — 10:46am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Victorian teachers have voted to accept the state government’s latest pay and conditions offer, calling off a third statewide school strike at the eleventh hour and ending the year-long negotiations.
Weeks before the first day of school, teachers across Mississippi say state leaders have made it harder for them to access money for school supplies. Educators have to complete the training before they can spend the money the state gives them on school supplies, but teachers say it’s been difficult to access live training: Online
Nigeria’s military says it has freed all 44 students and teachers who were kidnapped two months ago from schools in southern Oyo state and arrested some of their captors. A local teachers union told the BBC of their “relief” but families say the ordeal has been heartbreaking and they are still hoping to be reunited
Jimmy Carter worked as a peanut farmer before becoming president of the United States. Mikki Ansin/Getty Images Some American presidents had unexpected jobs before reaching the White House. Abraham Lincoln worked as a postmaster in New Salem, Illinois. John F. Kennedy was a journalist and reported on the end of World War II. While many