Higher Ed Finance: Hampshire College secured a nearly $30M loan to fund its teach-out through December while officials plan to sell parts of about 800 acres and address debts. College Costs: A new look at what families face after tuition is paid highlights the “other” expenses that still hit hard. Student Support & Access: Lakeshore College spotlights how technical education connects students to jobs and helps regional workforce needs. Back-to-School Disruptions: University of the Philippines Diliman student leaders asked for academic deadline extensions after flooding and unsafe travel stranded students. Local School Safety: Chicago’s Kinzie Elementary reopened after suspected mold remediation and air-quality testing. Teacher Recognition: Bangladesh’s DSHE ordered medals and awards for teachers based on teaching, leadership, tech use, and classroom impact. Online Learning vs Orders: Uganda reports some parents pushing paid online holiday coaching despite a government ban, raising equity concerns. Student Life & Community: Amazon Ads launched “First Day Ready” to connect brands with Gen Z at college start; a Michigan LGBTQ+ program faces funding risk; and a book-donation push (“If You Give a Child a Book…”) marks its 10th year with nearly 2M books distributed. K-12 Outcomes: Minnesota’s Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School posted strong science MCA results, while Michigan enrollment snapshots track Hispanic student counts across districts.