Uganda School Safety Crisis: Uganda suspended all school trips after a bus crash killed at least 20 pupils and one adult returning from an educational tour, with police citing a possible mechanical fault and a driver losing control on a dangerous stretch of road. School Violence and Security: In the Philippines, a 15-year-old was turned over to social welfare after teachers found a .45-caliber pistol at a school in Camarines Sur, while separate reports describe a shooting outside an elementary school in Rizal and an alleged sharp-weapon attack near a university in Malaysia. Bullying Accountability: Malaysia’s prime minister urged schools not to conceal bullying, stressing swift action to protect victims and warning that character and ethics must sit alongside academic and STEM goals. Learning Through Play: Malaysia’s Manjung district ran a math-focused KIRABLE competition using interactive games for primary pupils, aiming to build speed and confidence in basic operations. Education Funding and Access: A $552 million World Bank and GPE-backed program launched to train 500,000 teachers and support millions of Nigerian children, while a faith-school transport dispute in the UK highlights ongoing fairness debates. STEM and Grants: Green University (Central Asia) opened applications for 50 grants for students from Turkic states focused on sustainability and climate action.