Scotland Education

The Scottish government has published guidance for schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from pupils.

Kirsty Buchan, from Coatbridge, posted sexually explicit pictures describing herself as a "good teacher gone bad".

Staff at the University of Edinburgh will take strike action on 20 June in a dispute over a £140m budget cut.

EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley has called for action to reduce teachers' class contact time.

The number of incidents of racism or racist bullying recorded in Scotland's schools jumped by 50% last year.

A council spokesperson says the attack has affected its education network and contingency plans to keep schools open is ongoing.

The NASUWT union wants early education on hate speech because pupils are already influenced by secondary school.

Bosses say the college, like other education institutions, is facing increasing financial challenges.