School Supplies Push: The Philippines launches “Bagong Bag sa Mag-aaral” to give 2 million K-3 learners school bags and materials across the school year, aiming to cut back-to-school costs and boost readiness. STEM Learning Boost: Malaysia opens a drone-focused “STEM Room” at a primary school, pitching hands-on drone work to build coding, AI, engineering and data skills. Higher Ed Skills for Jobs: Malaysia’s qualifications agency says graduate employability needs more than grades, urging added competencies like multilingual skills and critical thinking. Feeding to Fight Hunger: In the Philippines, Senate leaders back expanded school feeding—covering more learners and extending feeding days to 200—targeting hunger and malnutrition. AI Training Gap for Teachers: A new study finds most K-12 educators get little or no formal guidance on using AI tools, with only a small share receiving official support. Inclusion Under Pressure: In the UK, a parent of an autistic child says her son is “left in limbo” for a secondary place, highlighting slow systems for SEN support. Safety and Access in Remote Schools: In the Philippines, teachers trek through rivers and rugged terrain to reach an Indigenous school with makeshift classrooms, showing how geography still blocks learning. Education Under Attack: Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters burn schools in Borno, renewing fears for student safety amid ongoing insurgent violence. Student Wellbeing and Risk: Zimbabwe’s Midlands State University students report increasing baboon attacks on campus, turning everyday study spaces into safety challenges. Local Learning Recognition: Bahrain sets a Sept 3 start date for the new school year, while Sharjah celebrates nearly 640 academy graduates, underscoring ongoing system and workforce development.