Higher Education Value & Access: Vermont State Colleges Chancellor Elizabeth Mauch argues college is “worth it” by showing results from tuition-free community college via 802 Opportunity, citing higher participation and sharply lower borrowing. Higher Ed Partnerships: Fresno Pacific University and State Center Community College District launched the “Sunbird Flight Plan,” guaranteeing admission for eligible transfers. Medical Training Expansion: University of Mary Washington plans a new medical school to train more doctors for Virginia amid national shortages. School Safety & Disruption: Louisville’s Assumption High School briefly closed after viral “Cat in the Hat” posts raised safety concerns; officials found no credible threat but kept investigations moving. Equity, Enrollment & Data: Michigan enrollment snapshots show shifting demographics at multiple schools, while Philadelphia delayed its selective school admissions opening to Oct. 5 to wait for verified test scores. Childcare Capacity: British Columbia announced $5M for about 1,200 new before/after school care spaces. Curriculum & Language Rights: Syria expands Kurdish education, making Kurdish lessons part of the approved curriculum. Disaster Preparedness: A Nepal teacher evacuated 900+ students before flash floods destroyed his school. Outdoor Learning Funding Gap: Mount Vernon students won’t attend Mountain School after state outdoor education grant cuts left the district unable to pay.