School Safety & Mental Health: The Philippines’ medical association urged DepEd to pilot active-attack drills before a nationwide rollout, warning about age-appropriate psychological impacts, while DepEd is also fast-tracking 10,000 school counselor associates to bolster student mental health support. Special Education Capacity: Maryland’s Eastern Shore is set to get a specialized school by 2027, as Chimes International plans a new facility to serve students with cognitive and physical disabilities from multiple counties. Higher Education Leadership: Vermont Law and Graduate School named Melissa Hoffer as its next president, starting Dec. 1, 2026, as it looks to expand environmental law and public interest impact. Workforce & Skills Pipeline: UNR is accepting applications for its inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program (fall 2027) to strengthen Northern Nevada’s physical therapy workforce. Civics Education Access: Connecticut launched a $1m civics education project with museum partners, offering free or discounted K-12 programs statewide. Equity & Rights in Schools: A U.S. House committee requested more info from Chicago Public Schools on transgender-related policies and curriculum, while Georgia Southern reached a $250,000 settlement in an LGBTQ retaliation lawsuit. Youth Opportunity Gap: UK data shows nearly 1m young people (16–24) are NEET, keeping pressure on education-to-work transitions. Campus & Community Life: Salisbury University welcomed a record freshman class for move-in day, supported by student volunteers.