US Higher Ed Policy: The Senate cleared a procedural step to advance the bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act,” aimed at protecting college athletes’ roster and scholarship rights. Student Wellbeing & Safety: Qatar’s Ministry of Education launched “Hisn 2” to strengthen prevention and life skills in schools and kindergartens, while a North Carolina SRO saved a choking student during lunch. School Accountability & Closures: In Austin, Texas, parents are urged to petition to close two failing middle schools to avoid a state takeover; in Pinellas County, Florida, families are bracing for possible closure of seven campuses amid enrollment declines. Access to Higher Education: India’s University of Delhi extended PhD admissions for eligible four-year undergraduate students under a direct pathway to doctoral study. Inclusive Schooling: Cambodia’s new UNICEF representative reaffirmed support for inclusive education, including multilingual learning and support for children with disabilities. Learning Environments: Türkiye opened its first forest school in Bolu, moving primary classes into a natural setting for conservation-focused lessons. Equity in Admissions: Telangana’s High Court allowed a Lambadi NEET aspirant into MBBS/BDS counselling as a local candidate, pending the writ outcome. Education Costs Debate: Zimbabwean opinion argues examination fees should be removed because they block opportunity for families.