School Safety Overhaul (Philippines): After the Tacloban City shooting that killed three students, the Department of Education says it will tighten security nationwide with metal detectors, bag inspections, CCTV, visitor management, and safety audits of exits, fencing, and lighting. Local Security Rollouts (Philippines): Parañaque plans metal detectors in all public schools, while police in Aparri confiscated a homemade .38 firearm and a knife during backpack checks. Juvenile Accountability (Philippines): A DSWD chief says a 15-year-old suspect could still face imprisonment if rehabilitation fails, even as the Juvenile Justice Act requires interventions. Student Support & Prevention (Philippines): Lawmakers urge schools and police to widely share safety hotlines and reporting rules, citing a social media tip that helped authorities act. Learning & Access (Kenya): Nyandarua moves closer to its first university after land titling clears the way for construction of hostels and classrooms. Heat-Ready Schools (France): France pledges €130m for cooling and renovation so schools can keep operating during heat waves. Higher Ed Expansion (China): “Double first-class” universities announce 2026 enrollment growth, with new slots concentrated in AI and strategic fields. Phone-Free Classrooms (England): England’s school smartphone ban becomes enforceable Monday, with Ofsted checking strict, all-day enforcement. AI in Learning (China): A study of 26,811 students finds AI use boosts homework performance but can hurt closed-book and entrance exam results.