Digital Classrooms: The Philippines will begin distributing more than 231,000 laptops to public school teachers on Nov. 9, prioritizing those who have never received a school-issued device. Inclusive Learning: Malaysia is expanding its astronomy programme with sign-language support and materials for learners with disabilities and underserved communities. Primary Education: The World Bank approved $300 million to improve foundational learning for 26 million Bangladeshi children, where about half of 10-year-olds cannot read a simple text. STEM Access: A second Philippine Science High School campus is planned for Bicol, with an initial $100 million allocation proposed for 2027. Higher Education: Jammu and Kashmir’s new rules require private universities to reserve 25% of admissions and jobs for local residents and provide needs-based scholarships to at least 10% of students. Education Under Pressure: Afghan students say they are struggling to retrieve academic records after the Taliban closed private universities, putting their future study plans at risk. U.S. Policy: The Justice Department says federal magnet-school grants cannot rely on unconstitutional race-based criteria.