pupils

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Clutching a mysterious tool the shape of a mouse coffin, Firth’s villain tracks Daniel’s location by mentally transplanting himself into another person’s body, changing the color of their pupils to his own icy blue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

An exemption policy will be developed for pupils who need access to their phones during the day for health or other reasons.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

From August, pupils will have to put their devices in magnetically sealed pouches throughout the school day, including during breaks and lunchtime.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A consultation on the issue found 75% of parents and staff were in favour, although most pupils still wanted access to their devices during breaks.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Deane didn’t really need the letter because Bancroft had been one of his pupils when Deane was a teacher in Hartford, Connecticut.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen