Education Partnerships: West Virginia’s Governor Morrisey signed the Beckstrom-Wolfe Educational Partnership with the National Guard and Glenville State University, offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible Guard members, veterans, and families pursuing online Criminal Justice degrees. School Safety & Access: Surrey County Council is expanding its “School Street” plan, proposing time-based vehicle bans around two Staines primary schools to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists during drop-off and pick-up. Early Childhood & Learning Support: Rice Lake school leaders reported 79 children attended Child Development Days for 4K enrollment, while Haugen Elementary approved multi-age classrooms for 2026-27 and held an open house to ease parent concerns. Higher Education & Workforce Skills: The University of Arizona launched a Financial Therapy graduate certificate linking money and mental health, and the University of Winchester secured £364,000 to expand its BSc Cyber Security intake tied to defence skills. EdTech/Research: Penn researchers unveiled ApexGO, an AI model that helps optimize antibiotic candidates beyond basic screening. Community & Culture: Glema Center announced the cast for its summer musical “Legally Blonde,” and local groups promoted youth programs like Youngstown Freedom School.