Classroom Infrastructure: Philippines Education Secretary Sonny Angara says the government will start building about 34,000 classrooms this year (18,000 via DepEd and 16,000 through public-private partnerships) to tackle a 140,000-classroom backlog. Student Support Funding: A new Philippines law (RA 12325) expands aid for poor families in college and trade schools, covering internship and licensure costs, plus extra allowances for students with disabilities. Teacher Pay & School Readiness: In Fiji, 114 teachers are expected to receive outstanding pay as schools reopen, while Trinidad and Tobago teachers warn schools can’t function effectively without unresolved repairs, book grants, and unpaid backpay. Learning Conditions: In Georgia, a mother pulled her son from school twice after extreme heat caused severe headaches, highlighting HVAC gaps. Neurodiversity Access: A new free guide from My Kind of Thinking helps neurodivergent students prepare for university and find support early, including advice on DSA and exam arrangements. STEM Outreach: Odisha’s JSW Foundation and Regional Science Centre launched a Mobile Science Exhibition aimed at reaching 60,000 rural students with hands-on science models. Higher Ed Access & Policy: Florida’s Board of Governors voted to bar undocumented students from enrolling in selective public universities. Safety & Student Housing Crisis: Delhi’s Satya Niketan area saw a five-storey building collapse housing students, with multiple deaths reported; in Russia’s Makhachkala, students complain of crumbling, unsanitary dorm conditions. Scholarships: India’s merit-cum-need scheme outlines eligibility, income caps, and reserved slots for female applicants across school, college, and overseas study tracks.