Education Funding & Learning Recovery (Philippines): The Philippines’ Education Secretary Sonny Angara says gains in PISA 2025 must be protected by sustained support, urging lawmakers to restore funding for the ARAL academic recovery program after it received zero allocation in the 2027 budget. Education Reform & School Model (Bulgaria): Bulgaria opened the new school year with reforms including a “money follows the pupil” funding model, a preparatory year for children struggling with Bulgarian language, and a single textbook approach for key subjects. School Accountability & Safety (U.S.): A Wisconsin district fired a music educator after an employment investigation tied to an alleged sexual assault of a child; in Georgia, DeKalb schools approved a policy limiting ICE questioning/removal of students without proper legal authority. Assessment Policy Shift (U.S.): New York’s Regents exam changes are gaining traction as districts pilot alternatives to show mastery beyond traditional testing. Equity, Access & Choice (U.S.): Iowa officials say they lack enough data on how virtual schools are performing, while Council Bluffs leaders warn education savings accounts are contributing to enrollment drops and school closures. Higher Education & Labor (Nigeria): Lagos state universities face disrupted academic activities after ASUU declares an indefinite strike over implementation of a federal agreement. Student Support & Inclusion (Global): Qatar University and the Qatar Lawyers Association linked legal education to practice via a “classrooms to courtrooms” seminar, while Pakistan’s IRC expands safe learning spaces for Afghan refugee children.