School Safety: Philippines’ PNP says it will work with DepEd and local governments on more proactive measures after a Tacloban school shooting, while stressing it can’t place police desks at every school. Policy Implementation: A Philippine education commission says Marcos’ Sona named only 2 of 8 top education priorities, pushing the focus to measurable delivery. Girls’ Retention: India reports secondary dropout remains the biggest gap for girls: 8% left before completion in 2025–26, down from 12.6% in 2023–24. Tech in Classrooms: Washoe County trustees hear parents’ concerns about too much screen time in elementary grades and calls for more art and P.E. AI in Higher Ed: Ohio universities move toward required large-language-model coursework, but a national survey finds students are skeptical even as employers push AI readiness. Technical Education Debate (UK): Andy Burnham’s vocational “routes” plan gets industry support, but critics warn funding and delivery gaps could repeat past failures. University Research & Industry Links: South Korea signs a partnership with nine regional national universities and IBK to commercialize research and spur startups. STEM for Sustainability (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s NUST conference spotlights reimagining STEM through multi-stakeholder collaboration. Dual Education (Moldova): Moldova will reimburse 50% of company costs for dual education training, aiming to boost employer participation. School Choice (US): A report estimates up to 51.7 million children could qualify for a federal school choice tax credit if more states opt in. EdTech Caution (US): Oklahoma’s “AI school” model—two hours of virtual learning daily with no teachers—raises questions about what learning replaces.