Higher Education Funding: The Philippines’ DBM released P9.753 billion to CHED to cover funding gaps in the Free Higher Education Program for 108 state universities and colleges, easing financial pressure and protecting access to tertiary education. Student Support & Well-Being: Albany Technical College in Georgia opened a new campus walking trail as the next step in its wellness push, funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant focused on students’ mental, academic and physical readiness. Disability Inclusion in STEM: Malaysia’s PKNS Robotic Challenge 2026 awarded a Soft Skills prize to a team of students with disabilities, highlighting teamwork and confidence-building through STEM competition. Health Access for Students: In Kelantan, Malaysia, a Strabismus Surgery Carnival will provide eye-misalignment surgeries for 23 students over five days, cutting long waiting periods. School Safety & Liability: A Philippine Supreme Court ruling says schools can’t outsource their duty to keep students safe, and universities may face breach-of-contract claims if security failures lead to injury or death. Education Under War: Gaza’s education system is in crisis, with about 80% of schools out of service and roughly 127,000 students deprived of schooling. Local Learning Projects: In India’s Bantwal, Carmel High School students dug 1,007 rainwater percolation pits over seven years to boost groundwater and reduce runoff. Teacher Recruitment via Housing: Rural Arizona districts are offering staff housing to attract and retain teachers, with units priced below market rates to ease relocation costs. Academic Progress Signals: Qatar launched a “Back to School 2026–2027” campaign with teacher training and family-focused activities for about 10,700 new first-graders.