Philippines Education Policy: Ahead of President Marcos Jr.’s fifth SONA, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said DepEd is pushing budget gains into classrooms, equipment, and teacher welfare, while also promoting career progression for tens of thousands of educators. School Safety & Disruption: In Pangasinan, police plan to post legal warning signboards at schools after social-media bomb and shooting threats led some areas to suspend face-to-face classes or shift to remote learning. Teacher Rights Mobilization: In Zamboanga del Sur, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers staged symbolic protests demanding higher monthly pay, better benefits, and an end to red-tagging and harassment. Violence Prevention Focus: Marcos also marked the Tacloban school shooting victims and urged stronger protection of children from harmful online influences. Health Tech in Universities: Qatar University announced “GlucoWatch,” an AI wearable aimed at estimating blood glucose without finger pricks, with alerts and data-sharing features. Back-to-School Costs: In the U.S., parents report spending about $130 less this year, while New Mexico’s tax holiday runs July 31–Aug. 2 on eligible school items. Inclusive Education Capacity: A Lithuania audit warns educational support specialists are overloaded with paperwork, undermining inclusive support for students. Learning in Extreme Heat: Researchers highlight how hotter school seasons are forcing districts to adapt schedules and safety planning for outdoor student activities. Student Support on the Ground: Community groups and universities are running supply drives and back-to-school events, including backpack collections and local distribution efforts.