Policy Shake-Up (Kansas): Five Republican incumbents on the Kansas Board of Education won’t seek reelection in 2026, setting up contested primaries for three seats while Democrats run single candidates across all five districts. Access & Infrastructure (Philippines): In Zamboanga del Sur, a new two-classroom school and footbridge under Kalahi-CIDSS replace a dangerous river crossing for 565 learners in Barangay Pisompongan. Safety & Accountability (Canada): A B.C. private school teacher was banned for 15 years for a sexual relationship with a vulnerable former student. School Climate & Inclusion (Canada): Elk Island Public Schools marks Pride Week with voluntary, age-appropriate activities, while Ottawa police investigate a Pride flag cut down at a Catholic elementary school. Learning Support (India): Maharashtra plans CET Student Assistance Centres in every district to guide admissions and exams, alongside the release of MHT CET 2026 PCB results. Student Wellbeing (U.S.): Arizona’s summer meal safety net grows as SNAP shrinks, with advocates warning more children could face hunger during break. Violence Prevention (Canada): North Bay and Parry Sound groups sign on to a shared protocol to assess and respond to risks of youth violence. Tech in Classrooms (U.S.): Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson proposes a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in K-12 public schools starting 2027-28. Higher Education (Palestine): Palestine’s education ministry reports 21,701 students and education staff killed since Oct. 7, 2023, with widespread school and university destruction.