Education Policy

Weak educational outcomes are often determined more by economic performance than by specific education policies. The analysis suggests that resolving issues in the educational system requires prioritizing improvements in the economy first.

Glenn Youngkin has launched a group focused on education policy. Education was a central issue in his 2021 campaign for governor of Virginia.

Two additional books have been banned from public schools in a red state, increasing the total number of banned books to 34. The decision highlights growing controversy over book censorship in educational institutions.

School heads are advocating for an additional two days off per year for pupils to allow more Inset (in-service training) time. The proposal aims to provide educators with professional development opportunities, potentially impacting the school calendar and student schedules.

The Conservative Party (Tories) has warned that British children may be 'brainwashed by Brussels' due to Labour's decision to rejoin the European Union's student exchange program. The EU's Erasmus+ scheme, which facilitates student mobility, is at the center of the political dispute.

Hundreds of parents are demanding that an elementary school stop sending Chromebooks home with students, advocating instead for a return to traditional pencil-and-paper learning methods. The controversy highlights concerns over technology dependence in early education.