School Safety Drills: The Philippines’ DepEd ordered a nationwide active-threat drill for Aug. 25, with the PNP pledging support and stressing real-time response and reunification planning after recent shootings. School Governance & Planning: Sri Lanka published its 2027 term schedule and exam dates, while North Wayne School District #200 tentatively approved its 2026-27 budget and set a public hearing. Access, Support & Inclusion: Madrid researchers found that vulnerable young migrants gain autonomy and purpose when education includes training plus social support networks. Teacher Pipeline: Wisconsin won a $10.5M federal grant to expand special education teacher apprenticeships and mentorship, partnering with UW-Madison. Attendance Gains: Rhode Island reported a fourth straight year of falling chronic absenteeism, reaching 19.7% in 2025-26. Learning & Tech: Armenia opened an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education, and Lingnan University launched an AI+X entrepreneurship platform. Local School News: Milwaukee Public Schools said a Lincoln Avenue School fire was caused by spontaneously combusting cleaning rags. Education Under Pressure: In Rajasthan, a school inspection by the CJP turned violent, with accusations traded between political parties and the education minister.