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UK caps student loan interest rates at 6% from 2026 to curb inflation impact
The UK Government announced a cap on student loan interest rates at 6%, effective from September 2026, to help borrowers during inflation fluctuations caused by Middle East conflicts. This measure aims to contain debt growth and provide immediate financial relief.
DepEd Plans Orientation for 3-Term School Calendar Starting 2026-2027
DepEd will conduct orientation sessions for the new three-term school calendar starting in 2026-2027. Understanding and support from educators and stakeholders will be crucial for smooth implementation.
Malaysia's Education Ministry directs schools to prepare for hot weather as term resumes
Malaysia's Education Ministry has directed all schools to enhance preparations for rising hot weather as they reopen after the Term 1 holidays. These steps aim to protect students and staff from heat exposure amid increasing temperatures.
President Marcos Approves Trimester School Calendar in Philippines for 2026-27
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a shift from quarterly to trimester terms for public schools starting in 2026–2027. The new system seeks to reduce learning disruptions from natural hazards and overlapping schedules but faces concerns from teachers about added challenges.
Trump Administration Transfers $1.7T Student Loans to Treasury for Management
The Trump administration has moved control of $1.7 trillion in federal student loans, including $180 billion in defaults, from Education to Treasury. This marks a major restructuring aimed at improving loan management and shrinking the Education Department's role.
Eighth Circuit Court Ends Biden’s SAVE Plan Impacting 7 Million Borrowers
The SAVE student loan repayment plan introduced in 2023 was ended by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Borrowers now face uncertainty and must quickly find alternative repayment strategies as interest continues to build.
Teachers Group Condemns Philippines' Trimestral School Year Proposal for Lacking Consultation
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers urges the Philippine Department of Education to stop the three-term school calendar rollout due to lack of consultation. Their opposition underscores significant stakeholder concerns about education reform transparency and participatory policymaking.
Philippines' DepEd Bags Over 1,700 Jobs for SHS Graduates via Service Fair
The Philippine Department of Education held the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair, connecting over 1,700 senior high school graduates to immediate jobs in Metro Manila. This move tackles youth unemployment and is set to scale to more schools, improving student employment prospects.