Education Policy & Planning: Philippines’ ED Council greenlit projects spanning transport, education, energy, disaster resilience and a 2026–2033 AI infrastructure roadmap, including upgrades to public school building safety in Metro Manila. School Safety & Trauma Support: After a June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, two classrooms are taken out of regular use to support student recovery as face-to-face classes resume. Student Loan Pressure: New U.S. repayment rules and July 1 repayment spikes are expected to raise delinquencies; employer guidance and borrower education are being urged to soften shocks. STEM & Skills for Work: Kenya’s STEM leaders argue AI training must be embedded in high school before students enter the job market; Australia’s TAFE NSW is sending teachers into tech firms to close the industry skills gap. Higher Ed Access & Infrastructure: Nigeria inaugurated its first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod to push industrial innovation and jobs, while Seattle University launched a hybrid hub pipeline to expand legal education access in Central/Eastern Washington. Accountability & Equity: A court in Malaysia convicted a teacher and accomplice for trafficking a woman for sexual exploitation, underscoring ongoing risks around school communities. Learning Environment & Wellbeing: A psychologist warns that summer routine loss can affect children’s brain development and stress levels, calling for predictable schedules.