AI in Schools & Learning Integrity: New Zealand’s Education Review Office says more than half of teachers view AI as a barrier to students’ critical thinking, with students reporting growing dependence on chatbots for help. Student Safety & School Disruption: Washoe County School District will close nine schools due to wildfires, with bus service affected in evacuated areas. Disaster Recovery for Education: The Philippines’ DepEd says it needs P235.586m for cleanup and minor repairs across thousands of damaged classrooms after monsoon rains and tropical cyclones. Funding for Education Advocacy: Imperial County (California) approves a $75,000 CASA grant to add education case-management and enrichment staff. Cybersecurity & Education Ecosystems: Ghanaian education and cyber groups release a white paper urging coordinated action after reported digital losses and incidents linked to fraud and online abuse. Higher Education Policy & Governance: Assam plans a state higher education council to improve governance, planning, and academic outcomes. Local School Infrastructure: Namibia signs a N$268.7m contract to protect flood-prone Muzii Combined School, aiming to reduce repeated disruptions. Controversy in Schooling: NSW’s Redeemer Baptist School faces allegations of abuse and fraud tied to church-run operations, prompting a parliamentary inquiry. Curriculum Change: Delhi University drops the Delhi Sultanate paper from its revised PG History syllabus. International Education Links: New Zealand and Vietnam renew education cooperation, focusing on tertiary ties and skills for careers.