Higher-Education Access (Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed amendments to the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, expanding free tuition and fee support under Republic Act 12325, with added help for disadvantaged and underserved students, including those linked to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. University Capacity (Malaysia): Universiti Malaysia Perlis targets 80% of academic staff to hold doctorates or equivalents to strengthen teaching quality and TVET-focused education across ASEAN. Teacher Legal Support (Malaysia): Malaysia’s National Union of the Teaching Profession set aside RM1.5m annually to help members facing civil and criminal legal action tied to their work. School Funding & Governance (US): Nelson County officials and residents pushed for more school funding, framing it as stewardship to keep local schools strong. Student Wellbeing & Back-to-School Support (UK/US): A “Back to School Better” guide offers practical help for families dealing with school anxiety and routine changes, while local programs use mock interviews and hands-on career summits to prepare students beyond the classroom. School Safety & Operations (US): Mount Vernon begins enforcing school-zone speeding violations via cameras, aiming to reduce crashes rather than just raise tickets. Education Policy & Reform (Central Asia): A National Pedagogical Forum in Karakol discussed 12-year education reform under a “creator teacher” theme.