Afghanistan Education Crisis: UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls remain barred from secondary education five years after the Taliban takeover, warning of long-term economic and social damage. Student Safety & Wellbeing: A study using the ABCD project links better sleep quality to improved grades and peer relationships for adolescents with mental health symptoms, while local reports highlight back-to-school anxiety tips and wildfire-driven school closures in Nevada. Caregiver Training for Medical Complexity: Research on children with ostomies finds structured caregiver education can cut post-discharge medical technology complications by 39%. School Access & Infrastructure: York and North Yorkshire launched new adult learning courses, while in the UK a primary school received 14 refurbished laptops and another school secured a national essential skills award; in the Philippines, earthquake checks are clearing classrooms for possible in-person resumption. Policy & Rights: In Australia, immigration-enforcement-related school policy concerns surfaced in Indiana, and legal groups press the ABA over DEI accreditation rules for law schools. Higher Education Updates: Malaysia’s UPUOnline results for bachelor’s admissions are set for Aug. 14, and Tennessee’s TN Direct Admissions expands earlier college planning for seniors. Local Community Learning: Volunteers painted a mural for an outdoor theater at an elementary school, and a nonprofit “Social Medium” center is creating screen-free teen support.