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Kangaroo maths challenge reaches millions, with new age groups in view
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The international multiple-choice maths challenge drew more than seven million children across around 120 countries, according to the Guardian’s November 2026 report. Organisers had also introduced an adult competition and planned a version for children under six.
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England weighs employer contributions for older apprentices to prioritise youth training
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Ministers were considering requiring employers to fund a quarter of older apprentices’ training costs, the Guardian reported in October 2026. The proposed change to England’s levy system aimed to redirect support towards younger recruits amid falling youth apprenticeship starts.
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Google links school Search access to AI availability, Guardian reports
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A Guardian callout published on 4 November 2026 reported that schools blocking AI entirely would also lose Google Search access. The item sought US parents’ and teachers’ views, citing a Google executive’s explanation that search and AI were closely integrated.
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Guardian seeks accounts of AI-written emails between parents and schools
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A Guardian callout published on 6 November 2026 asked parents and educators how AI-assisted emails were affecting school communication. It sought experiences of changes in tone, quality and ease of communication, rather than presenting findings about their impact.
Education
St Andrews students describe class barriers amid debate over wealthy campus culture
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A student’s decision not to return to St Andrews prompted accounts of exclusion and unequal spending power, the Guardian reported in September 2026. Some students linked tensions to wealthy American peers, while others described broader class divisions.
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Andhra Pradesh proposes postgraduate overhaul across 28 State universities
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A proposal reported in November 2026 would combine a shared postgraduate academic framework with university-specific specialisations in Andhra Pradesh. Prepared by the State’s higher education council, it emphasises employability, research, entrepreneurship and courses connected to regional needs.