School Safety Policy Debate: Malaysia’s Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek urged calm after concerns over a “School Pupil Protection Policy” that requires staff and outside parties to sign a compliance pledge, with reforms spanning mental health, reproductive and social health, and child protection. Professional Conduct Online: The Philippines’ DepEd reminded teachers that using personal social media doesn’t remove professional and ethical duties, especially when posts involve learners or school work. Back-to-School Support: Volusia County libraries say they’ve reached 5,000+ residents through back-to-school events, pushing library cards, homework help, tutoring, and workforce resources. Medical Education Expansion: Georgia’s new UGA School of Medicine launched with an orientation tour across the state, aiming to tackle physician shortages and improve access in underserved communities. Higher Ed Access & Trust: A Gallup-Lumina poll finds many college students trust their school’s leadership, even as broader public confidence in higher education keeps falling. Equity in Funding Scrutiny: The U.S. Education Department opened a civil rights investigation into Florida State University over 32 race- and sex-based scholarship programs. Rural Enrollment Pressure: South Ayrshire (Scotland) reported very low Primary 1 intakes at several rural schools, with one school set to welcome no new starters. Wellbeing & Inclusion: Guam passed laws to strengthen student mental health services and create a licensure framework for school psychologists. Policy Delay in Moldova: Moldova’s “Restart in Education” reform may be delayed to 2028 for Chisinau, Balti, and Gagauzia, citing systemic school issues.