Education in Conflict Zones: Israel’s IDF ordered schools shut in parts of northern Israel near the Lebanon border as Hezbollah attacks intensified, while some areas allowed children to attend only if protected spaces were available. Public Health & Schooling: Congo’s health ministry said it will not close schools amid Ebola concerns, prioritizing prevention and faster referral to care instead. Exam Disruption: India’s NTA said CUET-UG 2026 candidates affected by a Shift 1 glitch will get a one-time re-test, with the service provider asked to submit a root-cause report. Legal Accountability in Education: Colorado signed a law strengthening protections for students with disabilities and creating a formal complaint process when accommodations are denied. School Governance & Policy: Kentucky districts face uncertainty over which college entrance exam will be used next year as KDE repeats procurement after a new state requirement. Higher Education & Skills: Wits University is opening a major sports science complex with labs and medical services, while Kentucky reports a 22.8% rise in health-related college enrollments since 2022. Learning in Practice: A Fiji educator argues schools should expand vocational and non-formal learning for students who thrive outside academics. Campus Free Speech: Ball State agreed to a $225,000 settlement after firing an employee over a private Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk.