Powys councillor Pete Roberts, responsible for education, will not resign despite an Estyn report highly criticizing the council's education services. Opposition councillors called on him to step down at a meeting, but he refused, citing confidence from the council leader and cabinet. The report recommended addressing school site security issues, strengthening leadership and support for schools, and implementing a sustainable model for 16-19 education. In response, the council formed an accelerated improvement board to develop an action plan and implement Estyn's recommendations, with Chief Emma Palmer chairing the board.

The Trump administration has taken drastic action against America's elite colleges, freezing over $1 billion in funding from Cornell University and $790 million from Northwestern University amid investigations into allegations of antisemitism. The move is related to ongoing Title IV investigations, which prohibit institutions of higher education from receiving federal funding if they participate in or enable discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, or other characteristics.

Schoolchildren from Bude Park Academy planted trees as part of a £3m redevelopment of Bude Park in Hull's Bransholme area. The project includes new football pitches and changing rooms, a splash pad, and expanded car parking facilities. Students were given a tour of the park's new facilities and learned about the significance of the trees in creating a sustainable facility for their school to benefit from for years to come.

Keir Starmer met with the creators of a new online platform that aims to make adolescence "free" for schools. The platform, which remains unnamed, will provide a safe space for students to share their experiences and connect with peers who have gone through similar struggles. The meeting aimed to discuss how the platform can be integrated into the education system to support student well-being and mental health.