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Tschabalala Self’s Fourth Plinth Sculpture Receives Mixed Reviews

Tschabalala Self’s Fourth Plinth Sculpture Receives Mixed Reviews

Published by Jenni Sidey

London’s Fourth Plinth on Trafalgar Square has a new art star, and it’s New York–based artist Tschabalala Self, whose sculpture Lady in Blue is the 16th artwork to feature there since 1998. The bronze sculpture shows a Black woman walking. Donning a baby blue dress with a slit and matching heels, she is “not a remote historic figurehead—but a tribute to everyday women. Monumental in scale—but at the same time relatable. London has already fallen in love with her,” said Justine Simons, London’s deputy mayor for culture and the creative industries, in an Instagram post. Source link

Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability classes’

Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability classes’

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Pupils in mixed-ability classes make slower progress in maths compared to those grouped by attainment, a new report suggests. Using sets for maths also did not “significantly harm” the attainment of students from poorer backgrounds, or those with low attainment earlier in school. The report was published by the Education Endowment Foundation today, based on research conducted by the UCL Institute of Education. It investigated the impact of different ways of putting pupils in maths classes. The study compared the attainment and self-confidence of year 7 and 8 pupils taught in mixed-ability classes with those taught in sets between September 2022 and July 2024. Of the 97 schools that took part, 28 of them used mixed attainment groups while 69 used setting for maths. It found pupils in schools with mixed-ability classes made one month’s less progress in maths compared to pupils who were grouped based on attainment. Pupils with higher previous attainment in maths made about two months’ less progress when put in mixed ability classes rather than sets. But pupils with lower previous …

Curling-Italy’s Constantini dedicates mixed doubles bronze medal to ex-teammate Romei

Curling-Italy’s Constantini dedicates mixed doubles bronze medal to ex-teammate Romei

Published by Sam Flores

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 10 : Italy skip Stefania Constantini on Tuesday dedicated her mixed doubles bronze medal to former teammate Angela Romei, who was dropped from the women’s team ahead of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Romei, who was replaced by the Italian national team technical director’s daughter Rebecca Mariani, had asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn the decision to exclude her, alleging favouritism. Her appeal was dismissed by the highest court in global sport on Sunday. After beating Britain to win the bronze medal alongside Amos Mosaner on Tuesday, Constantini went over to the stands at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium to hug Romei, who was commentating on the game. “Throughout the whole week, my best friend and teammate Angela Romei commentated on our matches,” Constantini told reporters.  “I would have liked to share next week’s Olympic experience with her, but that won’t be the case. “I will carry her in my heart. That gesture was meant to dedicate my victory not only to my boyfriend and my family, but …

“Mixed emotions”: US Olympians wrestle with patriotism

“Mixed emotions”: US Olympians wrestle with patriotism

Published by Sam Flores

Several U.S. Winter Olympians have openly admitted feeling conflicted about representing the country amid ongoing domestic unrest, highlighting the tension between national pride and personal values. Freestyle skiers Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis, competing in Milan, told reporters that wearing the American flag feels complicated given recent political controversies, particularly immigration enforcement actions. Speaking at a press conference in Milan, Team USA freestyle skiers Chris Lillis and Hunter Hess said the actions of ICE agents do not reflect the country they represent https://t.co/w4qci0dk8g pic.twitter.com/3I9rVnB1Hd — Reuters (@Reuters) February 6, 2026 “It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now,” Hess said. “Just because I wear the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on back home.” Lillis echoed the sentiment, noting that he is proud to compete but feels “heartbroken” over current events. The remarks come amid high-profile criticism of the U.S. government’s immigration policies, including controversial raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and broader public debates over the nation’s values and international image. While athletes generally avoid political commentary during …