School Safety & Violence: South Korea reports school violence affecting more than 90,000 students, with verbal abuse and group bullying leading, as the Education Ministry vows tougher action. School Transport Safety: Kentucky authorities seek a driver who passed a stopped school bus as children got off, prompting renewed calls for strict stop-arm compliance. Higher Education Leadership: Heriot-Watt University appoints its first woman principal and vice-chancellor, Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas, as it prepares Strategy 2035. Higher Education Access: Kyrgyzstan reports 38,915 students admitted to higher education for 2026–2027 via grant and contract routes. Budget Pressure: Columbus City Schools approves deeper cuts, adding $50M by December to reach $100M total. Infrastructure & School Consolidation: Jamaica signals more underpopulated schools may be consolidated or not rebuilt after Hurricane Melissa, citing efficiency. Learning Equity: Australia’s ACSES highlights how universities can redesign systems for student success by drawing on Indigenous education and regional models. Community School Support: Maine opens its first rural recovery high school in Fort Kent, aiming for a drug-free setting for students in recovery. School Meals Backlash: Shetland Islands Council faces parent complaints after new school menus, with some children reportedly going hungry. Private School Disruption: A legal dispute leaves a private school without basic facilities, disrupting education for 600 children.