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Figures by the Department of Education show more than 140,000 schoolkids were “severely absent” in the summer of 2022, leading to fears children are falling through cracks

From consulting ChatGPT for relationship advice to asking it to write a love poem on behalf of your dog, here are stories of the novel and unexpected ways Australians have been using generative AI.

The accident occurred at 5.45am on Easter Monday morning near Headford

No, it’s not challenging Biden’s $10,000 to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness. But it’s still a big deal.

Special school forced to tell some staff they won't be back after Easter

President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday said it will propose a rule to ensure transgender students can participate in school sports. The proposed rule comes a day after lawmakers in Kansas overrode Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto to block transgender students from participating in girls and women’s sports.

Proposed Education Department rule would bar blanket bans on transgender athletes, but allow limits on competition in some cases.

Paul Doherty is supporting 500 homes each week across West Belfast

Data shows 4,575 fewer children were enrolled in childcare programs in 2022 compared with the previous year – a 1.3% decrease

The funding was due to run out tomorrow

The Minister for Education Norma Foley announced that a €50 million initiative will be aimed at 558,000 students in 3,230 schools and 130 special schools this September