Teacher-Training Crackdown (Philippines): The Commission on Higher Education shut 26 teacher education programs across 11 institutions for failing quality standards, citing concerns about “diploma mills” and very low licensure exam performance. School Safety Rules (Philippines): A Jesuit-run school in Bukidnon banned phones and gadgets after an online shooting threat and hoax emergency call, with device use only allowed via authorization slips. Remote Learning Shift (Saudi Arabia): Riyadh private schools moved to remote learning for a week after parents received last-minute emails citing authorities’ orders, amid heightened regional tensions. Higher-Ed Cooperation (Kazakhstan/Malaysia): Kazakhstan is seeking to restart higher education ties with Malaysia, including student mobility and possible Malaysian university branch campuses. Textbook Overhaul (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan allocated 8.5 billion soms for new textbooks, with QR-coded tracking and a 2027–2030 publishing plan. AI Skills for Public Servants (AfDB): The AfDB and partners launched free AI training for African government officials, covering AI fundamentals, leadership, and smarter procurement. EdTech Degree Partnership (Sri Lanka/UK): MOGO Media Academy partnered with NEXT Campus to offer a London Metropolitan University BA (Hons) Digital Media for local students. Education Funding (New York, US): Rome, NY won a $1.99M playground grant to expand inclusive recreation, while UPK aid is projected to rise by nearly $1.9M for districts in one assembly district. School Standards Debate (UK): Analysis found many Russell Group universities admitting students with lower grades than pre-pandemic levels, raising concerns about academic standards. Student Engagement & Evidence (US higher ed): Multiple universities highlighted how they use NSSE-style engagement data to improve student-faculty interaction and participation in high-impact practices.