U.S. School Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to stop planned termination of a $1 billion school mental health grant program, arguing a court order requires continued funding for hiring and training counselors. Inclusive Education Push: Sri Lanka’s PM said no child—including neurodivergent students—should be excluded, with universities urged to improve accessibility via assistive tech and disability-friendly infrastructure. Higher Ed Admissions Rules (Malaysia): Malaysia’s “Over and Above” policy prioritizes Malaysian students in public university admissions before international applicants, with EMGS defending enrollment figures against misconceptions. Legal Education in India: India’s legal affairs department and Bar Council discussed a 10-year plan to integrate Hindi and other regional languages into legal education while keeping English as a link language. Child Safety & Rights: Eastern Nagaland women alleged some households exploit children as domestic labour while denying promised schooling; Odisha’s child rights body issued notices over alleged use of school students in a political rally. School Violence (Philippines): A Senate hearing cited rising copycat violence and threats in public schools after a Tacloban mass shooting. Cross-border Schooling Crisis (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe launched emergency online learning for children displaced from South Africa, aiming to prevent loss of the 2026 academic year amid curriculum mismatch.