Digital Wellbeing Rules: UAE school leaders backed a new Cabinet resolution restricting social media use for children, setting a minimum age of 15 and aiming to keep pupils more “emotionally available to learn.” Education Integration in Conflict Zones: Syria moved to recognize Rojava-issued certificates and integrate students and staff into the national system, including access to general certificate exams for 2026–27. Teacher Upskilling: A computational thinking and AI training programme brought 200 teachers together in India to help educators integrate new tools into classroom learning. Higher Education Access for Refugees: UNESCO reports refugees are far less likely than the global population to reach higher education, with qualification recognition and paperwork barriers a major obstacle. Funding and Quality Debate: Bangladesh’s medium-term budget reform targets “spending smarter,” with education investment planned to rise gradually to 5% over time. Higher Ed Rankings: VIT University climbed 94 places to 597th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, highlighting sustainability and subject performance. School Infrastructure for Connectivity: Indonesia expanded access in North Nias by supplying Starlink internet and electricity support to frontier schools. Student Safety and Learning Outdoors: Essex’s “Beach School” initiative will take children to the coast for water safety, tides, marine life and conservation learning. Local School Place Tensions: A UK trust faced backlash after parents said nursery children were denied reception places, prompting calls for an independent admissions review. Teacher Pay Pressure: Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission faced questions after teachers reported higher PAYE deductions on June payslips.