AI in Classrooms: Israel’s Education Ministry says all high school students will start learning English with personalized AI lessons next year, expanding “Project 720” from a 28-school trial to 180 schools, while keeping teachers central. University Digital Push: Qatar University is accelerating AI across academics and administration, rolling out an AI-powered academic advisor, an AI research and innovation center, and training programs. Back-to-School Support: Kirksville’s sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7–9 for qualifying school supplies, clothing, and tech; Crossing Church’s Back-to-School Fair provided backpacks plus physicals and vision screenings. School Safety & Disruption: Kerala ordered school closures in nine districts due to heavy rain; Spokane Public Schools said two schools were untouched by a nearby wildfire but will support evacuated families. Funding & Partnerships: Cala Homes (Thames) donated £1,500 to a UK primary school summer fair; Texas Wesleyan received a $400,000 state grant to expand trauma care training. Higher Ed & Policy: New Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled physician-patient privilege can block body-camera video in a newborn death case involving a doctor-patient conversation.