Student Housing & Enrollment Planning: Frontier Community College plans new student housing for its growing population, with construction starting soon and apartments ready by fall 2027, targeting student-athletes. Local School Finance: Rainbow District School Board approved a balanced 2026-27 budget with a tiny surplus despite expecting fewer students next year. Student Loans & Repayment: New U.S. federal student loan rules that began July 1 add stricter borrowing limits and lifetime caps, ending the SAVE income-driven plan and raising concerns for borrowers—especially in places like New Jersey. Teacher Contracts & Pay: New Castle Area School Board and teachers ratified a five-year contract with annual raises. Safety & Student Protection: A Texas teacher was sentenced to 33 years for sexually abusing a 13-year-old student; in Canada, a practicum student teacher reported months of harassment including AI-generated nude images and threats. Admissions Integrity: Maharashtra warned students against enrolling in unrecognized universities ahead of professional admissions. Learning Support Programs: DSWD in Laguna distributed aid under the Tara Basa! Tutoring Program, paying college tutors and parents who completed parenting sessions. Student Opportunities: Scholarships and awards highlighted across regions, from a $2,500 Gateway Services scholarship to local church and university recognition events.