Higher Education Debt Crunch: South Africa’s universities are withholding qualification certificates over unpaid student debt, with Parliament hearing figures of 165,000 to 188,209 certificates blocked as the higher-education debt crisis climbs to R59 billion. Public Health in Schools: Sri Lanka’s Education ministry issued guidance to prevent Enterovirus Meningitis after cases were confirmed in multiple districts, flagging children and people with weakened immune systems as most at risk. University Governance: The University of Maine System extended the contract of University of Maine at Augusta President Jenifer Cushman through 2027, days after a faculty no-confidence vote, reigniting shared-governance tensions. School Safety & Accountability: A Rowan-Salisbury School System teacher in North Carolina was arrested on felony sex-offense warrants tied to allegations involving a former student; in Utah, a special education teacher pleaded no contest to abusing a child with a disability. Student Access & Testing: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reported disruptions during online end-of-grade testing, affecting some students’ ability to complete exams. STEM & Skills Pathways: UNDP Tanzania signed pacts with nine universities to boost youth employability and practical skills, while a new STEM and Education Centre opened in Kemptville, Canada, for hands-on robotics and coding. Policy & Funding: Florida lawmakers passed a late budget including education capital and pay increases, and Delaware delayed its decision on a partner for its first four-year medical school until next week.