The Week Independent Schools Guide, Autumn 2021
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Nepal chooses toddler as its new ‘living goddess’
Under the Radar Girls between two and four are typically chosen to live inside the temple as the Kumari – until puberty strikes
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October 5 editorial cartoons
Cartoons Sunday's political cartoons include half-truth hucksters, Capitol lockdown, and more
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Jaguar Land Rover’s cyber bailout
Talking Point Should the government do more to protect business from the ‘cyber shockwave’?
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The pros and cons of banning cellphones in classrooms
Pros and cons The devices could be major distractions
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School phone bans: Why they're spreading
Feature 17 states are imposing all-day phone bans in schools
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Schools: The return of a dreaded fitness test
Feature Donald Trump is bringing the Presidential Fitness Test back to classrooms nationwide
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Send reforms: government's battle over special educational needs
The Explainer Current system in 'crisis' but parents fear overhaul will leave many young people behind
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Education: Can public schools be religious?
Feature A Supreme Court seems ready to rule in favor of religious charter schools in Oklahoma, which could reshape public education
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America's academic brain drain has begun
IN THE SPOTLIGHT As the Trump administration targets universities and teachers, educators are eying greener academic pastures elsewhere — and other nations are starting to take notice
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Schools' Send crisis: how can it be fixed?
Today's Big Question Government urged to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and save councils from bankruptcy
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Unschooling: the radical education trend raising eyebrows
Under the radar Some parents are letting their children lead their education