Mental Health Hiring (Philippines): Philippines’ DepEd, led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, has begun nationwide recruitment of 10,000 School Counselor Associate I positions under the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-being Promotion Act, using the AGAP digital system to speed up appointments. School Safety & Threats (Philippines): Barobo National High School in Surigao del Sur shifted to modular distance learning after a social media post threatened an attack and named targeted grade levels, with police tracing the source. Student Protests & Policing (India): In Delhi and beyond, protests over the NEET paper leak have continued amid allegations of police violence; the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice said claims of refusing an urgent hearing were false, while demonstrations also sparked clashes in Kolkata. Education Policy (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia approved a new General Education Law outlining governance roles, protections for students and teachers, and a regulatory framework for private and nonprofit participation. Learning Continuity Under War Risk (Estonia): Schools in Tartu are applying protective film to windows and running drills after drone incidents near the Russian border. Back-to-School Logistics (US): St. Mary’s County school board approved new bus contracts for the 2026-27 year, and South Carolina reminded families of required vaccinations before enrollment. Funding & Access (Nigeria): Nigeria’s NELFUND started paying June and July upkeep allowances to eligible student beneficiaries, aiming to clear backlogs. Teacher/Student Protection (US): A former Massachusetts middle school teacher accused of raping a 14-year-old student pleaded not guilty as the case proceeds.