Skills Pathways: Malaysia says 2,364 tahfiz students enrolled in technical and vocational training from 2023 to 2025; 900 earned national skills certificates as programs expand to four advanced technology colleges. College Access: SUNY’s Top 10% Promise now reaches public high schools statewide, offering eligible high-achieving students faster admission decisions at 10 campuses. Student Well-being: A reported suicide by an 18-year-old NEET aspirant has renewed concern about exam pressure and OCD. A psychiatrist says students may hide symptoms and early treatment can help. Education in Crises: Education aid is projected to fall 24% this year as crises disrupt learning for 258 million school-aged children, Germany’s development minister warns. Fair Exams: South Korea’s president called for stronger proctor training and safeguards against smart-glasses cheating ahead of the Nov. 19 college entrance exam. Workforce Training: Whatcom Community College received a $6.75 million federal grant to expand cybersecurity education, including AI-focused curriculum.