School Safety Act push in the Philippines: DepEd says only 36% of schools comply with a 2026 order on violence prevention, with big gaps in metal detectors, CCTV coverage, and perimeter fencing—after recent incidents including a Tacloban shooting and a bomb threat later ruled a hoax. Special education capacity in Malaysia: Malaysia’s MOE reports 161,891 students with special educational needs in MOE institutions (May 31, 2026), with learning difficulties the largest group and special education programmes offered across 7,406 schools. Career pipeline for special educators in the US: Pennsylvania’s Developing Future Special Educators grant gives Slippery Rock Area High School $20,000 to expand hands-on secondary career exploration and build “educator pipelines.” Student accommodation planning in New Zealand: Victoria University seeks partners for up to 520 new student beds at the Gordon Wilson Flats site, aiming to improve affordability and financial sustainability. AI misuse debate after Japan case: Japan arrests a 15-year-old allegedly using ChatGPT to carry out a cyberattack on an anime streaming platform, renewing calls for stronger AI literacy and digital ethics in schools. Teacher training and resilience in Nigeria: Stakeholders at LISEIP 2026 urge more investment in future-ready teachers and resilient learning systems for children in informal settlements. Higher education growth in India: New data shows India’s university boom is increasingly private—private universities rose from 219 to 546 over a decade, outpacing government growth.