Thursday, 11 June 2026 — From AI training to rising concerns over school violence
The government has committed substantial funding to equip teachers with the skills to manage AI’s impact, focusing on digital dependencies, opaque algorithms, and digital citizenship. This marks a clear step towards embedding AI literacy in education.
Recent attacks on teachers and school leaders have intensified calls for strict protections, including banning violent offenders from school premises. This highlights ongoing challenges around school safety and staff wellbeing.
In the US, a major expansion in federal scholarship funding is on the horizon, yet few institutions seem prepared to handle the influx. This raises questions about the capacity to manage rapid policy changes effectively.
A new study compares computing teaching methods and resources between the UK and Ireland, offering insights into what works best. For school leaders, it’s a useful reference to benchmark and improve their own practice.
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