Randstad, the Dutch multinational company responsible for delivering the government’s flagship National Tutoring Programme (NTP) is under mounting pressure after claims that pupil enrolment for subsidised tuition is more than 90% below target. Read more

A letter written by Yale University students complaining of a “traumatizing” psychiatry lecture was made public this week by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, which called the complaint “another step in continuing retreat from academic freedom.” Read more

Massive contracts for college football coaches have prompted criticism from some administrators and elected officials, but economists note such paydays have been building to this level for years. Read more

The social media platform TikTok is making a big push into shopping. Read more

Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues. Read more

From Ivy League schools to smaller institutions, American colleges are spending money on feminine sanitary products for men. Read more

A senior academic who claimed she was sacked because her bosses could not tolerate her “naturally loud” voice and passionate teaching style has won her case for unfair dismissal. Read more

While others have slumped through the pandemic, Western Governors has grown enrollment and continued to innovate. Read more

Instagram has announced new features it says will help teenagers and parents manage time spent on the app. Read more

With students disagreeing on how acceptable some actions are, colleges must carefully handle cheating reports and manage accusations fairly. Read more