School Safety & Security: A shooting threat posted online led police, including SWAT, to boost security at Leyte National High School in Tacloban, with classes continuing after officials said no explosives were found; the alert follows a June shooting at another local school. School Safety & Security: In Pateros, bomb and shooting threats spread via social media prompted suspensions at Pateros National High School and Pateros Elementary; police inspected campuses and said no devices were found while warning against false threat posts. Mental Health in Schools: The Civil Service Commission approved qualification standards for new school counselor roles under the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act, clearing the way to staff counseling positions in public schools. Curriculum & Skills: Ghana’s education minister says a revamped basic curriculum will introduce coding, AI, electronics, TVET and ethics from kindergarten through junior high, with the revised plan set for submission to top government bodies. Higher Education & AI: Google is expanding its agentic AI rollout in India, bringing Google Workspace for Education Plus and Gemini Enterprise to Invertis University in Bareilly for 10,000+ students and staff. Education Funding Pressure (US): US school closures rose 35% over four years as youth populations shrink and COVID relief funds end, with districts closing more than 1,000 schools in 2025-26. Student Protests & Campus Risk: Students at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur began a sit-in against a proposed demolition order, warning it could derail thousands of students’ education. Anti-Ragging & Campus Controls: Delhi University plans joint control rooms and tighter anti-ragging enforcement for the 2026-27 session, with undertakings required from students and parents. Exam Integrity & Protests (India): Amid NEET-UG paper leak protests, PM Modi defended the government’s response, citing arrests, a re-exam, and “foolproof” measures to prevent future leaks.