Fears are growing that the cost-of-living crisis will lead to surging student drop-out rates, as colleges scramble to ensure learners do not freeze or starve during winter.
A lecturer has been charged after an investigation into alleged theft from a college where detectives are assessing historical fraud claims.
Scottish universities are facing fresh strike threats in a dispute over pay.
University bosses say their institutions are fast approaching a “critical” state after forecasts suggested weak public investment will soon lead to international students overtaking the Scottish Government as a revenue source.
Reading frequency among school pupils has plunged since the early phase of the Covid pandemic, according to research that is set to spark fresh fears over literacy skills and the attainment gap.
Ministers have been warned a task force is needed to tackle the issue of poor-quality school premises after analysis revealed thousands more pupils are receiving lessons in educationally inadequate buildings.
Ministers have been warned a task force is needed to tackle the issue of poor-quality school premises after analysis revealed thousands more pupils are receiving lessons in educationally inadequate buildings.
The risk of nationwide school closures has increased after teachers overwhelmingly backed strikes in a dispute over pay.
There have been calls for local authorities to be stripped of their role in running schools as staff move closer to all-out strikes.
Planned strike action that threatened to delay exam appeals has been suspended after an enhanced pay offer was tabled.
