School Safety & Security: Nigeria’s military says 46 students and teachers kidnapped from Oriire, Oyo State, were rescued after about 56 days, with medical treatment underway and no ransom paid; authorities also report arrests of eight suspects and ongoing DSS interrogation. Education Funding: The University of North Dakota says federal student-aid changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be minor for most students but bigger for loan borrowers, including removal of SAVE and Graduate PLUS and pro-rating for undergrad enrollment. Accountability in Training Colleges: Uganda’s Auditor General flags major governance and planning failures at Bukalasa Agricultural College, including idle equipment and a sharp jump in unpaid receivables. Student Wellbeing & Risk: Bangladesh reports 360 student deaths and 109 injuries in 320 road accidents in the first half of 2026, urging regular road-safety education. STEM & Learning Opportunities: Lanier Technical College and Alcon (Johns Creek) launch an 18-month apprenticeship for hands-on maintenance and production training. Equity in Access: A study in India finds Muslim OBCs have the lowest post-secondary attendance rates, highlighting persistent participation gaps. Private School Costs: UK VAT on private school fees is linked to a record drop in Hong Kong student enrollment.