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The radical 1960s schools experiment that created a whole new alphabet – and left thousands of children unable to spell
The Guardian
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July 6, 2025
Throughout my life, my mum has always been a big reader. She was in three or four book clubs at the same time. She’d devour whatever texts my siblings and I were studying in school, handwrite notes for our lunchboxes and write in her diary every...
We were slapped with £407 bill & hauled to court for taking kids on hol in term time.. now we’re having to pay even MORE
The Sun
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July 9, 2025
A MUM and dad who took their four children on a term-time holiday because it was quieter for their autistic son have been slapped with a £407 fine. Tammy and Daniel Lambert were hit with the eye-watering fee after they took their son Riley and...
Nearly 8,000 incidents in half a year: this is how school maintenance is managed in Barcelona.
Ara
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July 6, 2025
BarcelonaThere are up to 308 public schools in Barcelona. They are located in historic buildings, renovated blocks of flats, or even newly built properties, in almost brand-new spaces. This means that each school can have very different...
Man Charged Over Death Threats Against Donald Trump on Truth Social—DOJ
Newsweek
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July 9, 2025
By Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and social issues. Andrew joined Newsweek in 2021 from The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of Emerson College. You can get in touch with Andrew...
How has Spain Become the EU’s Shining Light for Tech?
Olive Press
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July 6, 2025
In recent years, Spain has repositioned itself as one of Europe’s leading tech hubs. Barcelona and Madrid are two of the nation’s most vibrant tech cities, with a thriving ecosystem for tech startups and continued investment being poured into...
Bread pairings, thirst quenchers for back-to-school, RTO baon ideas
Philstar
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July 6, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Back-to-school baon ideas can be challenging, especially when moms or guardians try to introduce a variety of flavors so their kids and wards would be enticed to finish their packed lunches or snacks (baon). Here is a...
Pictures: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff's wife Susie Wolff hosts female education activist Malala Yousafzai
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Susie Wolff, the wife of the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, hosted renowned female activist Malala Yousafzai during the British GP. Yousafzai, along with the F1 dignitaries, was present at the Mercedes F1 team's garage during the qualifying...
Should humans industrialize creatures that can feel and suffer? Spain’s octopus farm reignites debate and faces global backlash
The Economic Times
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July 6, 2025
With about 500 million neurons, Octopuses are considered among the most intelligent animals on Earth. However, a Spanish company’s plan to open the world’s first commercial octopus farm has triggered global outrage, with scientists, lawmakers, and...
Real Madrid eye stunning move to sign PSG star - Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Vitinha. They view him as a perfect replacement for Luka Modric, who is set to leave the club after 13 years. Los Blancos saw Toni Kroos retire last season, while...
Fighting for their kids: Spain’s tough child protection system takes thousands of children on suspicion alone
Euro Weekly News
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July 6, 2025
Fighting for their kids: how Spain’s precautionary care system traps families in limbo. Thousands of kids are taken on suspicion alone. Carlos and Rowena. Credit: carlosunplugged.com It’s a quiet struggle many families in Spain never expected to...
Alarm bells ring over school violence; 2,000 suspension in one term
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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SHALIZA HASSANALI Senior Investigative Reporter Shaliza.hassanali@guardian.co.tt Nearly 2,000 students were suspended in a single school term during the 2021/2022 academic year—a startling indicator of rising discipline...
Spain: Spanish Data Protection Authority Publishes Annual Report
JD Supra - California
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June 30, 2025
The Spanish Data Protection Authority (“AEPD“) has published its 2024 annual report, which includes the AEPD’s awareness-raising activities; the collaboration and inspection activities of the Spanish authorities; relevant reports and procedures...
Good news for International students, THIS country eases visa rules, offering 200000 euros to... amid US immigration crackdown
DNA India
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July 6, 2025
Spain has introduced a special fast-track visa program called 'EduBridge to Spain', to ease down the entry of International students, affected by the recent crackdown on student visas in the United States. Spain has introduced a special fast-track...
Barcelona City Council admits air conditioning problems in 30 kindergartens and will repair 15 this summer.
Ara
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July 4, 2025
BarcelonaIn June, it took its toll on Barcelona's kindergartens: faults in the air conditioning systems have multiplied the effects of the heat in the classrooms, where in many cases temperatures reached almost thirty degrees. The inability to...
Barcelona suspends gambling establishment licenses while it reconsiders regulations
Ara
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July 4, 2025
BarcelonaIn 2021, the Barcelona City Council, then led by Ada Colau, put forward a new Special Urban Plan for Drastically limit gambling establishments in the Catalan capital. It was established that these types of venues could not be installed...
Spain and Brazil advocate for new taxes on ultra-rich to boost climate finance
Edie
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July 4, 2025
Image: UN DESA World leaders, finance ministers and negotiators from 192 countries have spent three days in Seville, Spain, this week to negotiate new ways to close the $4trn annual financing gap to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. “This...
Spain Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Grow By 3.2% This Year, Supported By A Rise In FDI, An Easing Of Inflation Rates, And Rising Building Permits Issued - Forecast To 2029
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Spanish construction industry is projected to grow by 3.2% in real terms by 2025, fueled by a rise in FDI, reduced inflation, and increased building permits. The sector is set to grow by 3.1% annually from 2026...
She was terrified of school shootings. Now she's fled America... and was shocked at what she found
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
An American mom who moved her family to Spain has lifted the lid on the shocking differences between the two countries. Marae and Roger Torrelier, 36 and 40, respectively, originally from the US, have spent years traveling the globe while working...
Colchester school where pupils behaviour is 'exemplary' is rated Outstanding
Gazette & Essex County Standard
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Kendall Church of England Primary School, in Recreation Road, Colchester, has secured the highest rating following an inspection last month. It had previously been rated good in 2014, with inspectors saying it was on track for the next grade up...
Host an exchange student
Warwick Advertiser - New York
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Student Ambassador Exchange (SAE) Hosting is seeking caring families to host foreign exchange high school students for the coming school year. Students come from Spain, Asia, Germany, Italy, and many other countries. If you have a spare bed, can...