Earthquake Response in Schools (Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara inspected quake-damaged schools in General Santos City, as DepEd estimates an initial P245.8 million for cleanup, debris removal, and classroom repairs across 1,022 public schools, with damage counts spanning minor, major, and total destruction plus WASH facilities. Student Safety and Accountability (Philippines): The DOJ is reviewing whether to file charges after two Ateneo de Manila University players drowned during a team activity, with an NBI task force set to investigate the facts. Higher Education Funding Support (Malaysia): PTPTN approved RM60.1 million in Loan Advance Payment help for 40,099 new diploma students for the June 2026 intake, offering RM1,500 each for early enrollment costs. School Choice Policy Debate (US): A proposed Education Freedom Tax Credit would offer federal incentives for donations funding scholarships and tutoring, with some Democratic governors and reform advocates reconsidering opposition as final rules are expected in September. School Unrest Management (Kenya): Kenya’s education ministry says it will not cut short the term amid unrest at 204 senior schools, noting 59 have resumed normal operations and less than 2% are affected, with boarding schools hit hardest. Education Disruption and Infrastructure (UK): A school in Smithdon, Hunstanton reopened after a toilet-flushing blockage was fixed, while modernization plans include new facilities and temporary classrooms during a two-year rebuild. Learning Access Projects (Afghanistan): Afghan authorities began building three school buildings in Rustaq district, aiming to improve access for hundreds of students. Digital Education Market Watch: A new forecast projects the global digital education market could reach $125.3 billion by 2031, driven by AI, online learning, and broader edtech investment.