School Safety & Mental Health: In the Philippines, police are examining digital trails after a minor livestreamed an attack at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, while Sen. Erwin Tulfo urged families to talk to children and said failures span schools, parents, and firearm owners. School Attendance & Health Risks: In India’s Bihar, dozens of students fell ill after detergent powder was mistakenly added to a midday meal, and in Odisha unsafe school buildings are still keeping children away despite directives to demolish them. Funding & Accountability: Ohio’s Vermilion district faces reduced property-tax growth under new state laws, and Tulsa Public Schools is hit by an audit alleging millions in bond funds were misspent. Equity & Access: South Korea expands paid AI support for 120,000 disadvantaged high school students via a supplementary budget, while Hong Kong’s banks are funding student dormitories by converting older hotels. Learning Conditions: Akron teachers use sensory rooms and structured routines to counter attention issues, and Mongolia bans social media use in schools to reduce screen dependence. STEM & Skills Pipelines: UK engineering degree apprenticeships rise 12% at top universities despite funding cuts, and Sri Lanka launches a World Food Day youth innovation challenge for agrifood solutions.