Afghanistan Education Crisis: UNESCO says 2.4 million girls are barred from secondary education under the Taliban, warning the number could near four million by 2030 if restrictions continue. School Safety Partnerships: Philippines’ DepEd is pitching its expanded Adopt-A-School Program via a Mindanao caravan, using a new digital platform to fund fences, CCTV, metal detectors, and security support. Back-to-School Health & Vaping: US metro health experts urge parent talks on youth vaping as districts roll out prevention plans, while a separate push highlights CHIP/Medicaid coverage as a key back-to-school item. Learning, Not Just Security: A Kansas State University Cow Camp (Sept. 9–10) brings hands-on beef cattle training to producers, showing how practical education supports local livelihoods. Local School Governance & Equity: Waterloo’s board paused a plan to merge high school football teams early; in Michigan, districts report ongoing enrollment shifts and persistent achievement gaps. Higher Ed & Skills: Qatar’s City University Qatar and Ulster University co-deliver a “Build Your First Game” workshop, reflecting growing AI/digital skills focus.