Teacher Workforce Push (Philippines): DepEd says it has filled 19,320 of 20,000 authorized Teacher I posts for 2025, aiming to speed hiring and promotions to tackle shortages and strengthen classroom delivery. School Safety Oversight (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Home Minister says School Liaison Officers will cover more than bullying, expanding monitoring of student wellbeing and safety nationwide. Fairer Admissions (Malaysia): Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says matriculation intake will reward top SPM performers with automatic entry while keeping a Bumiputera quota to support rural and underprivileged students. Exam Readiness (Jordan): Jordan’s education ministry reports full preparations for the Tawjihi General Secondary Education Certificate exams for 11th-graders, including support for students with disabilities. AI Literacy in Schools (Indonesia): Indonesia’s education ministry and police are rolling out “Paham AI” training-of-trainers to teach safe, responsible AI use to senior and vocational students. Exam Protests and Hunger Strike (India): NEET-related protests continue as activist Sonam Wangchuk says he will end his hunger strike only if the government assures no punitive action against student protesters. Education System Overhaul (Moldova): Moldova’s “Restart in Education” reform will shift schools under the Education and Research Ministry via Territorial Education Agencies, aiming for more consistent standards and support. International Student Visa Rule (U.S.): The U.S. finalizes new F and J visa limits, requiring many students to reapply at least once within a four-year maximum stay. Rural School Access (Zambia): A Chinese mining company-backed secondary school in Kalulushi, Copperbelt, is bringing closer-to-home education for students like Mirriam Chola. Learning on the Move (U.S. CTE): Kentucky expands Futuriti.org with a Program & Pathway Finder to help students connect courses to career and technical education options. Early Years Funding (UK): Warwickshire secures an £8.2m programme to refurbish or replace 14 nursery buildings, protecting 500+ early years places. School Field Trips Under Pressure (U.S.): A report highlights how rising costs and bus-driver shortages are quietly cutting field trips from many districts. School Construction Progress (U.S.): Hamburg School District moves into occupancy for an elementary expansion and renovation, including new classrooms and a fitness center. Local Governance and School Finance (U.S.): Catoosa County schools approve a 13.62% millage increase to cover a major funding shortfall despite resident pushback.