Higher Education Integrity: Malaysia’s minister rejected claims that 30,000–60,000 students entered public universities via “backdoor” routes, saying allegations must be backed by evidence and noting police reports filed by universities. School Closures & Equity: Telangana student group ABVP protested proposed closure of 24,000 government schools, also pressing for fee regulation, EWS reservation enforcement, NEP 2020 rollout, and filling education officer vacancies. UK Student Finance: England’s proposal to require a pass in GCSE English to access student loans could block tens of thousands of students and hit universities reliant on non-traditional entrants. Funding & Access: Kenya’s remittance survey found education is a top use of diaspora money, alongside food and healthcare. Learning Support Hubs: Iowa’s University of Northern Iowa launched EdVantageUNI, a campus outreach hub offering K-12 tutoring and school district professional development. Community Education: Michigan’s Lakeshore College won a $10,000 literacy grant to expand adult education and ELL programming. Curriculum Update: Bihar’s Eklavya Model residential schools will adopt CBSE curriculum for Classes 6–12. Teacher Practice: New guides highlight formative assessment for competency-based education and high school math. STEM & Facilities: Offaly approved tender steps for an Offaly National School extension adding special education and learning spaces.