School Safety & Threats (Philippines): Escalante City National High School in Negros Occidental shifted to remote learning after a viral social-media post allegedly outlined a shooting plan; police are investigating the chat and have seized the student’s phone for digital forensics. Local Response (Philippines): In Batangas, classes at Batangas City Integrated High School were suspended after a shooting threat posted on the school’s Facebook page; police say a “bullied” Grade 10 student is a person of interest and the case is with anti-cybercrime investigators, with classes set to resume after assessments. Policy Debate (Philippines): Sen. Bam Aquino pushed back on calls to ban violent video games, arguing studies show no link to school shootings and urging better age-restriction enforcement instead. Security Crisis (Nigeria): Gunmen attacked Government Day Secondary School in Borno during NECO exams, killing a teacher and abducting students; security forces are searching. Education Reform (Kyrgyzstan): The Kyrgyz Academy of Education defended the rollout of a 12-year system, saying criticism reflects textbook and implementation gaps in the first year. Learning & Devices (Cebu, Philippines): Malacañang signaled openness to stricter firearms rules but questioned a “total ban” on phones in Dumanjug, saying penalties may be unreasonable and implementation rests with schools. Language Requirements (India): Maharashtra made Marathi compulsory from Classes 1–10, with penalties for noncompliance. AI in Schools (US): Tempe Union High School District is drafting practical classroom AI rules, using “red/yellow/green” guidance to encourage learning while limiting misuse. Private School Growth (Kazakhstan): Kazakhstan’s private secondary sector surged, with the finance ministry tightening oversight and updating funding and monitoring systems. Medical Education (India): India is reviewing the NEET PG “zero percentile” cutoff policy amid concerns it could weaken postgraduate medical standards. Teacher Shortage (Ghana): Ghana plans to recruit 50 Arabic teachers by end-July, with more permanent hires planned for 2027. School Infrastructure (Moldova): A World Bank-funded project equipped a Moldovan gymnasium with computers and interactive boards to support students, including those with disabilities.