Garrett Stell

Education correspondent

Garrett Stell is education correspondent at The Herald. Originally from North Carolina, has a special interest in rural education issues, and worked for more than two years as a correspondent in the Highlands and Islands.

Garrett Stell is education correspondent at The Herald. Originally from North Carolina, has a special interest in rural education issues, and worked for more than two years as a correspondent in the Highlands and Islands.

Latest articles from Garrett Stell

Rendering of the new Green Skills and Innovation Hub, which Dundee & Angus College plans to open at its Gardyne campus.

College plans £265m facilities to boost regional economy
Dundee & Angus College has unveiled plans for facilities to house education, skills and support services on campuses in Dundee, Arbroath and Gardyne.

First Minister John Swinney and members of his Cabinet met with young people to discuss the issues most pressing for their generation.

Young people make the most of face-to-face with First Minister

Members of the Children's Parliament and Scottish Youth Parliament briefed the First Minister and Cabinet on the pressing issues of their generation.

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The University of Edinburgh recently announced that it would be forced to make staff cuts, but it is not alone in facing new budget pressures.

Falling foreign student numbers part of 'perfect storm' facing Scottish unis

The Scottish Government may need to raise its investment in higher education students by £60m this year to keep the sector healthy.

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Parents and supporters from the campaign group Save NLC School Buses have been protesting plans to cut primary bus routes for months, following concerns over the implementation of similar changes to secondary schools.

Council reverses plans to cut primary school bus routes

North Lanarkshire Council has reversed plans to cut primary school bus routes beginning in 2025, allowing families to keep their current qualifications.

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A new paper argues that Scotland does not have the information it needs to grade its education system and calls for new methods of collecting school data.

Exclusive Group calls for an escape from Scotland's educational 'black hole'

A new paper argues that Scotland lacks the information it needs to grade its education system and calls for new methods of collecting school data.

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A completed disaster roof house in Bangladesh, one of the projects supported by the University of Dundee and Dr Nandan Mukherjee

Exclusive 'We have said enough': Dundee academic argues for action at COP29

A University of Dundee academic at COP29 calls for immediate practical solutions, such as sustainable housing projects to battle climate change.

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University of Glasgow

Exclusive Loss of specialist unit will 'profoundly damage' health research in Scotland

Staff are concerned that many more impactful research units will follow suit.

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The Scottish Government was pressed on whether its non-statutory guidance governing restraint and seclusion is enough to protect pupils ahead of ongoing consideration of a bill that would legislate a national policy.

MSP says guidance on pupil restraint needs clarity and the 'weight of statute'

Critics say the Scottish Government's new guidance on pupil restraint and seclusion is not practical, boosting some calls for legislation.

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