School Safety & Security: Philippines police plan major deployments for School Year 2026–2027, including 55,507 personnel nationwide and extra patrols in high-footfall shopping areas as parents buy supplies ahead of the June 8 start. School Readiness & Community Work: DepEd kicks off Brigada Eskwela 2026 with a P2-billion cash-for-work push (TUPAD) to hire 240,000 workers for school repairs and cleanups, while teachers’ group ACT says many educators still pay out of pocket—75% reported spending over P5,000. Education Access Pathways: Kenya’s Ruto orders Madrassa, Duksi and pastoral instruction formally integrated into the national education framework to bring more learners into recognized routes. Assessment & Student Services: India’s CBSE delays the Class 12 verification and re-evaluation portal; students are told it will go live “soon.” Crisis Response in Schools: Nigeria’s Oyo teachers begin an indefinite strike after kidnappings of teachers and pupils, while unions and activists call for mass action to secure releases. Learning Quality Support: Tuvalu launches a US$2.5m teacher-upskilling program (GPE/UNICEF) to improve qualifications and classroom learning.