LA Film School Accused of Predatory Lending in Lawsuit

A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges a major Los Angeles film school misled students with false promises of Hollywood careers, trapping them in crippling debt. The case exposes what plaintiffs call a 'predatory' for-profit education model.

Labour to abolish Ofsted in major schools overhaul

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical Labour plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new inspectorate, and tackle the teacher recruitment crisis with a major retention strategy.

Bradford Artist Nominated for Prestigious Turner Prize

Johanna Whittle, a talented artist from Bradford, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Turner Prize. Her intricate miniature paintings exploring memory and place will be showcased in a major exhibition at Tate Britain this autumn.

Court Upholds Trump Admin's UCLA Funding Cut

A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's decision to withdraw funding from UCLA, siding with the government in a pivotal case centred on allegations of antisemitism and free speech violations on campus.

Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage

A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.

Academic Exodus: Professors Flee US South

A quiet crisis is gripping universities across the American South as a wave of professors, citing political interference and restrictive laws, choose to leave their posts for more tolerant states.

Utah Bans Diversity Statements in University Hiring

The US state of Utah has outlawed diversity statements in public university hiring processes, a major victory for conservative activist Charlie Kirk's campaign against 'ideological litmus tests' in higher education.

Steve Bannon calls American teachers 'terrorists'

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has sparked fury by labelling American teachers 'the real terrorists' during a controversial podcast appearance, accusing them of indoctrinating children with left-wing ideology.

Top 25 Items Students Wish They'd Packed for Uni

A new study reveals the surprising essentials students wish they'd packed for university, moving beyond instant noodles to include practical tech, kitchen gadgets, and wellbeing items for a smoother transition to independent life.

School in 'brainwashing' row over book on white skin

A secondary school in Bicester faces parental fury after assigning a book to Year 9 pupils that claims 'white skin' is associated with privilege and oppression, sparking accusations of ideological indoctrination.

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