Education Funding & Grants: Wisconsin’s DPI secured a $10.5M federal grant to grow and retain special education teachers through apprenticeship and induction support. School Access & Capacity: Gauteng Education says Grade 1 and 8 learners who miss their preferred placements could be transferred to the nearest school only after all chosen schools are full, with a short accept/objection/appeal timeline. Student Support & Learning Continuity: Malaysia’s higher education ministry says haze hasn’t disrupted classes yet, with online teaching allowed if needed; Johor schools will close only if the Air Pollutant Index tops 200. STEM & Skills Pipelines: Malaysia backs STEM initiatives like the National Science Challenge, while Seoul plans a second multicultural education support center and expanded Korean-language prep for migrant-background students. International Schooling & Partnerships: Red Sea Global opened an Amaala international school with SEK Education Group, using the IB curriculum and a sustainability-focused campus. Policy & Equity Debate: A Philippines law expands free tertiary education support for 4Ps families, while a Quebec education debate highlights concerns about a “three-tier” system and health inequality between private and public streams. Back-to-School Logistics: Delhi will keep schools closed on Sept. 11 for BRICS summit preparations. Teacher & Safety Issues: Montreal West parents renewed calls for a crossing guard after multiple student hits, and Jerusalem Christian schools suspended classes after West Bank staff entry permits weren’t renewed.