Disaster Impact on Schooling: The Negros Island Region in the Philippines lost an average of 26 school days per division to natural hazards and calamities from 2024 to 2026—the highest in the country—compared with a national average of 15 days. Back-to-School Readiness: Venezuela’s La Guaira reported 84.2% of schools ready for classes on Sept. 14 after earthquake-related damage, with some campuses still operating as temporary camps. School Safety and Facilities: In Davao del Sur, the provincial government delivered perimeter fences to four elementary schools to improve security for learners and staff. Student Welfare and Health Checks: India’s health minister ordered inspections of all student hostels in Gujarat after suspected food poisoning sickened 85 students at a Surat hostel. Admissions and Access Rules: Georgia approved new higher-education admission rules for foreign citizens and stateless applicants, allowing entry without national/unified entrance exams, with language proficiency requirements. Learning Support and Digital Upgrade: Malaysia’s Accountant General’s Department adopted a local primary school under its MADANI Adopted School program, providing smart TVs and air-conditioning to support digital teaching. Education Policy and Accountability: Uttar Pradesh’s board is preparing to debar nearly 100 schools as exam centres for three years over complaints of copying and related misconduct. Student Life and Community: A Vermont Adult Learning graduation celebrated 15 adult learners overcoming barriers to earn diplomas/GEDs.