School Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Taguig police staged an active-shooter simulation at Napindan Integrated School, testing 911 reporting, lockdown, evacuation, rescue, and coordination with local responders. Mental Health Funding Fight: Fifteen U.S. states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to school mental health grants, arguing a court order and Congress’s intent are being bypassed. Cybersecurity for Schools: A Florida opinion piece warns that city hall protections don’t cover classrooms, citing widespread K-12 cyber incidents and a long-delayed cybersecurity requirement for schools. Inclusion in Higher Education: Tarlac State University welcomed its first two blind students, offering scholarships, book allowances, and stipends as it rolls out an inclusivity policy. Access to Secondary Schooling: Zimbabwe commissioned Mtjemahale Secondary School in Bulilima to reduce long-distance barriers, adding classrooms, science facilities, and solar water access. Student Health Incident: In Cavite, a Grade 4 pupil died after a school deworming activity; DepEd says it’s coordinating with authorities and will cooperate with any investigation. Anti-Racism Standards in Universities (Australia): Australia’s new legally enforceable standards will require universities to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism, and strengthen transparent complaints processes. Back-to-School Community Support: Sandy Springs kicked off back-to-school programming with National Night Out and family activities aimed at building community-police ties.