School Safety & Policy: The Philippines’ DepEd reiterated a strict ban on student and staff gadget use during class hours, allowing devices only for approved learning or emergencies, while a Tacloban City Senate hearing heard new details on a June school shooting that left three students dead. School Infrastructure & Funding: Moldova’s government approved an EIB-backed plan to modernize 20 schools starting in 2027, and Alaska’s Wrangell district is moving ahead with major roof and building renovations funded by state grants, bonds, and federal support. Student Support & Access: Ghana’s GES trained kindergarten teacher support teams under an early childhood reform, and KNUST’s SONSOL initiative has topped 4,000 laptops for needy students. Higher Ed & Student Finance: Major U.S. federal student loan rule changes take effect July 1, reshaping borrowing and repayment options. Learning & Community Programs: South Africa’s YEM hackathon in Johannesburg showcased engineering prototypes from learners at underserved schools, and Bath’s new Family Learning Fund offers grants for shared family learning activities. Tech in Schools: Secured Tech launched EdTech Supply to expand affordable Chromebook parts and devices while reducing e-waste. Local Education Politics: Central Indiana school board races are becoming partisan under new election rules, with candidate filings showing shifting party patterns.