Curriculum Flexibility (Philippines): Republic Act 12332 has taken effect, letting the Department of Education choose the teaching approach for K-12 instead of requiring “spiral progression,” aiming for mastery after each level. AI, Safety, and Bullying (Malaysia): Penang launched an internal probe after a student was allegedly targeted through sexual harassment and cyberbullying, including claims of AI-manipulated images; officials say psychosocial support is in place. AI in Training (Malaysia): Google Malaysia and MARA will roll out Google Workspace for Education Plus across MARA institutions, including AI training and career certificates for tens of thousands of learners. Higher Ed Integrity (UK): Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigned amid a plagiarism investigation, after “new information” prompted the university to open formal inquiries. School Safety (India): A school gate collapsed in Koraput, injuring two children; authorities cite rain-related weakening and call for immediate action. School Preparedness (US): Arizona is pushing for real-world implementation of AED access in schools, highlighting that laws don’t guarantee readiness. Back-to-School Access (Namibia): A N$132m hostel at Otjiwanda Secondary School is set to ease secondary placement and accommodation pressures in Grootfontein. Education Reform Plans (Kazakhstan): Parties outlined proposals spanning digital security and AI skills for schools, teacher pay, free higher education, and expanded academic freedom.