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Parents and school workers have reacted with fear and fury to Boris Johnson’s announcement that schools could start to reopen from next month.

Some international students are “starving” during the coronavirus lockdown, a charity has warned. And new research published this week shows that Asian students have also suffered an increase in racism.

Many parents across England have been unable to access vouchers or meals to support children while schools are closed due to the crisis.

Tory plans to get parents back to work are unsafe—and totally dishonest

Governments claim they are reopening schools out of concern for children’s welfare and safety. But Sadie Robinson reveals the real reasons

An open letter, backed by the UCU Left group, demands emergency measures

Children on free school meals are being sent food packages that will leave them hungry

The UCU union has delayed a planned reballot of workers for strikes due to the coronavirus crisis.

Tens of thousands of university workers are nearing the end of a wave of inspiring walkouts that have challenged the status quo in universities.

UCU union strikers report new faces on picket lines and strong support from students. But some union leaders are prepared to settle for well short of what workers deserve.

A key demand of university strikers is wholly correct admit employers

Tens of thousands of university workers entered their third week of a wave of strikes on Monday. They need solidarity and an outgoing strike.