Teacher Workforce Push (Philippines): Education Secretary Sonny Angara says DepEd has filled 19,320 of 20,000 Teacher I posts authorized for 2025, aiming to speed hiring and promotions to ease shortages and strengthen classroom instruction. School Safety & Policing (Malaysia): Malaysia is expanding the role of School Liaison Officers, saying they monitor broader student safety beyond bullying, while police investigate drug finds at a public high school in Bacolod. Skills-First TVET (Malaysia): A government-industry TVET body argues Malaysia must shift from qualification-based education to competency-driven training, with employers shaping curricula and more work-based learning. Florida Education Leadership: Henry Mack is confirmed as Florida’s next education commissioner, praised by school-choice advocate Erika Donalds. Special Education Compliance (Arizona): Arizona’s education department rules the Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind violated federal special education law over placement decisions tied to a campus shift. Funding & Access (Canada/US): Niagara College secures a $100,000 foundation grant to expand its dental clinic capacity, while United Way and local partners in Louisiana run major back-to-school supply drives. Back-to-School Support (US): Florida’s sales tax holiday runs through Aug. 20, easing costs for families buying eligible school items.