School Safety Crisis (Philippines): A Tacloban City shooting at San Jose National High School left three Grade 9 students dead and five wounded; two minor suspects were arrested, with teachers, students, and parents helping stop one from fleeing, while DepEd and police move to secure campuses and investigate motives that may include bullying. Aftermath & Support: DepEd says classes are suspended indefinitely and psychological debriefing and counseling will be provided to students, teachers, and staff, alongside medical assistance for victims. Policy on Access to Aid (US): Massachusetts proposes universal FAFSA/MASFA completion for high school graduation, with a low-barrier opt-out for families, aiming to reduce financial-aid drop-offs. Higher Education Infrastructure (Afghanistan): Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education has started construction on five university projects worth 90 million afghanis, targeting housing and learning facilities for 5,000+ students. Higher Education & Employability (Cyprus): NKUA’s Cyprus branch signed a partnership with K Treppides & Co to cover half of tuition for participating students and provide paid placements. Language-Medium Schooling (Ireland): Data suggests nearly 2,000 primary children in Mayo lack access to gaelscoileanna, renewing calls for more Irish-medium provision. International Rankings (Hong Kong): QS places five Hong Kong universities in the world’s top 100, with two entering the top 20.