France’s School Crisis: Student protests over staff shortages, overcrowding and poor facilities have spread nationwide. More than 6,500 people, mostly minors, have been arrested; the government has suspended police use of stun grenades and promised a response by month’s end. School Facilities: A new analysis argues aging buildings deepen educational inequality: the average U.S. public school building is 49 years old, and roughly one-quarter have never had a major renovation. AI and Students: Common Sense Media says ChatGPT’s Teen Mode poses unacceptable risks, including enabling cheating and failing to flag some signs of distress. OpenAI disputes the review’s findings. Expanding Access: Nigeria’s National Open University enrolled 23,885 students, with its vice-chancellor pointing to flexible distance learning as a way to overcome barriers to higher education. After-School Learning: Connecticut awarded about $15 million over three years to 25 programs serving students, including in schools with high concentrations of low-income families. Adult Education: Bromley Council is consulting on closing the Poverest Centre despite losing a court challenge over its earlier failure to consult learners; the centre could still shut if the council reaches the same decision after consultation.