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The U.S. Department of Education has finalized new regulations that tighten federal student lending, including lower borrowing caps, fewer repayment options, and the phase-out of Grad PLUS loans, in line with recent legislation aimed at reducing student debt. A key feature of the rule is a narrow definition of “professional student,” which limits higher borrowing caps to 11 fields such as law, medicine, and dentistry, excluding major graduate disciplines like nursing and education despite widespread opposition. Students in designated professional programs can borrow up to $50,000 annually and $200,000 total, while other graduate students face significantly lower limits, including a $20,500 annual cap. The regulations also introduce a new aggregate borrowing cap of $257,500 for all federal student loans, with transitional allowances for some current borrowers, and replace existing repayment plans with two streamlined options: a fixed-payment plan and an income-based plan, with other plans set to be phased out by 2028. Officials argue the changes will curb excessive borrowing and help control tuition inflation, but critics warn that restricting federal loan access could push students toward more expensive private loans and exacerbate workforce shortages in excluded fields.
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In California's gubernatorial race, education is a divisive topic among candidates, each presenting distinct visions. Matt Mahan, a former middle school teacher, emphasized the need for accountability, noting: "Too many California students are not meeting basic benchmarks in reading and math." Steve Hilton, the front-runner, advocates for strict teacher accountability and has criticized the current education system as a "scandal". Other candidates, like Tom Steyer, propose increased funding through taxes on the wealthy, while Chad Bianco focuses on expanding career technical education. The election is crucial as the next governor may gain more control over the California Department of Education, potentially reshaping educational policies. With 61 candidates vying for the position, the primary on June 2 will determine the top contenders for the November 3 general election.
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Texas’ bell-to-bell cellphone restrictions are showing early behavior changes in public schools. Dallas ISD, serving more than 130,000 students, reported over 200,000 additional library book checkouts, about a 24% rise from last year by March 31. Hillcrest High School librarian Nina Canales said students first complained about boredom, but “once they lock into these stories, they don’t seem to care about their phones at all.” Leaders also report more eye contact, lunchtime conversations, and games such as Uno, while supporters link the policy to focus, lower distractions, and stronger reading habits. Critics cite emergency-access and consistency concerns as debate continues.
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Florida
Restricting student cellphone use during school hours is increasingly being viewed as a tool to improve teacher recruitment and retention, with 29% of district recruiters now citing such policies as beneficial, up from 20% a year earlier, according to an Education Week Research Center survey of 270 recruiters conducted in late 2025. Although 59% of districts report having cellphone policies that have not yet affected recruitment outcomes, that figure has declined from 68% in 2024, suggesting a growing perceived impact as more states adopt or encourage restrictions, with at least 37 states and Washington, D.C., now requiring or promoting limits on student phone use. Recruiters and school leaders say the primary advantage lies in reducing classroom disruptions, enabling teachers to spend more time on instruction and less on discipline, which helps lower stress, improve job satisfaction, and address key drivers of burnout—particularly among early-career educators—making schools more attractive workplaces beyond compensation considerations.
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