Sunday, 12 July 2026 — Extreme heat hits UK classrooms hard
Classrooms in England are reaching unbearable temperatures with kids lying on floors to cool down. Teachers are crowdfunding to buy fans, highlighting a lack of adequate infrastructure and support for coping with extreme heat.
The government has greenlit over 46,000 new teaching roles for next year. Yet experts warn thousands will remain stuck in supply, urging faster use of GPS rankings to fill vacancies.
A split between Italian parents and their teens on digital use is growing. 54% of parents see screen time negatively, while their children disagree, showing a classic generational divide.
Two art teachers saved valuable century-old drawings dumped as trash, showing how educators often go beyond the classroom to preserve culture and inspire students.
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