School Infrastructure & Identity: Walney School will rebrand as Walney Academy from September 2026, backed by nearly £3m for IT, classrooms and specialist spaces, plus a new UTC Sleeve pathway in engineering and healthcare. Education Policy & Access: Arizona House Republicans are negotiating new limits on school vouchers via Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, while a separate ballot push faces uncertainty. University Admissions: University of Pennsylvania reports a 5.8% acceptance rate for the Class of 2030, with test requirements back in line with other Ivies. Safety & Safeguarding: Malaysia’s education minister urged immediate action on student sexual harassment complaints, including police reports and child protection steps. Disaster Impact on Schools: Philippines DepEd estimates earthquake damage to 1,501 public schools at P341.04m, with thousands of classrooms and facilities affected. Funding & Recognition: Essex University ranks 30th in the UK’s Complete University Guide for 2027, and Odisha’s CM announced free education from KG to PG in government institutions. Early Years: UK nursery Twin Oaks Pre-School permanently closed after an Ofsted inspection found safeguarding and staffing failures.