School Safety Focus: District leaders are being urged to build layered school safety plans that cover security, emergency preparedness, and student well-being as threats evolve. Back-to-School Costs: Long Island parents report sticker shock, with one family estimating about $700 for supplies and surveys projecting U.S. spending near $800–$885 per child. Early-Grade Learning & Literacy: A Tennessee charter school says it doubled reading proficiency over four years by overhauling K-5 literacy practices. STEM/STEAM Expansion: Ephrata’s elementary schools are adding foundation-funded STEAM Days and career-readiness tools like Xello. International Student Policy Impact: Arizona faces potential losses as international enrollment falls amid visa restrictions, with universities shifting to online options and new campuses abroad. Teacher Recognition & Research Funding: Bangladesh’s education authorities are rolling out awards for teacher performance, while the University Grants Commission plans major investment in PhD and postdoctoral fellowships. School Operations Disrupted by Weather: The Philippines is moving to alternative work and learning modes in multiple provinces due to heavy rains. Safety on the Move: Drivers are reminded to slow for school buses, and pediatric experts warn that e-bike speeds raise crash risks for teens. Campus Incidents: A California school burglary suspect was identified via released photo; Oklahoma and Wisconsin reported threats/traffic disruptions affecting school days.