Ukraine Education & Propaganda: Russia is adding textbooks on the “occupied territories of Ukraine” to school curricula, with a grades 5–7 course on Donbas and “Novorossiya” planned for September and described by officials as “objective.” Afghanistan Girls’ Rights: Afghan fathers say Taliban rules banning girls from secondary education are crushing families’ hopes, with many questioning the religious justification and fearing a lost generation. Higher Education Leadership (India): India appointed Deepti Gaur Mukerjee as Higher Education Secretary in a reshuffle, replacing Vineet Joshi—sparking questions about an earlier appointment. Back-to-School Policy Shifts (US): Tennessee’s 2026-27 laws expand private-school vouchers and tighten reporting around teacher-student “sexually related” conduct, while broader US trends push phone and screen-time limits and AI-focused rules. School Safety & Disruption (Nigeria): Rival cult groups exchanged gunfire at Rivers State University of Education, briefly disrupting campus activities and raising calls for stronger security. Access & Dropouts (Bhutan): Bhutan’s MoESD is intensifying efforts to curb dropout and non-enrolment, citing poverty, migration, distance, and learning difficulties. Teacher Accountability (Nigeria): UBEC highlights Delta State’s Attend360 teacher attendance platform as a model for improving accountability in basic education. STEM & Skills Pipelines: South Africa’s learners graduate from Boeing-backed Pathways to Space, while Qatar’s QNL runs “Ready for School” workshops to support early learning transitions.