School Safety & Student Wellbeing: In Rawtenstall, a letter to parents warned of “suspicious behaviour” near All Saints Roman Catholic High School; police investigated, spoke to three people, and found no offences, urging families to reinforce safe travel habits. Road Safety After a Death: In London’s Highgate area, an e-petition calls for urgent, permanent road changes after 16-year-old Melissa Premaratne was killed near Highgate School, including a school crossing patrol and traffic-calming measures. Education Funding Protests (France): French high school protests over conditions and staffing escalated into clashes with police; authorities reported hundreds of arrests and injuries, while more than 400 schools closed and hundreds of others were disrupted. Policy & Compliance: The U.S. Department of Education restored the 2020 Title IX framework after vacating the 2024 rules, aiming to reduce confusion for K-12 districts. Digital Distraction Rules: A bipartisan U.S. bill would fund state bans on student cellphone use during the school day, with exceptions for medical and special education needs. Early Learning Innovation (Namibia): Pre-primary teachers in Windhoek showcased creative learning materials in a regional competition to strengthen foundational education through play. Higher Education Expansion: Basilan State College in the Philippines officially became Basilan State University, expanding access to higher education locally. AI in Schools (Local Dialogue): Lake Tahoe Unified invited families and students to a community conversation on AI’s impact on learning.