Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue: Nigeria’s Oriire, Oyo State abducted pupils and teachers were freed after about 55 days, with Gov. Seyi Makinde visiting victims at a military hospital as security agencies say coordinated intelligence and pressure helped secure the release. Security & School Safety Debate: Activists and opposition leaders used the case to argue Nigeria must move from periodic rescues to stronger, preventive protection for schools, including forest security. US School Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led U.S. states sued to block cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program, saying a court order is being ignored and millions could be lost. School Choice in Texas: Texas Education Freedom Accounts began funding for nearly 73,000 accounts, with homeschool and private school students receiving initial payments as families confirm enrollments. Admissions in India: Delhi’s second computerised draw selected 8,976 children for private school entry under EWS, DG and CWSN categories, while Gujarat University allotted 37,894 UG seats for 2026-27 with commerce leading demand. Inclusive Education Moves: Tarlac State University in the Philippines welcomed its first two blind students under an inclusivity policy, offering scholarships and support for the 2026–27 academic year. Teacher Training & Skills: Qatar launched “Maharat 2026” summer training for secondary and university students to build job-ready skills across multiple sectors.