RTE Reimbursement Pressure (India): The Bombay High Court ordered Maharashtra to overhaul its Right to Education reimbursement system after 133 unaided-school payment petitions were filed in seven months, demanding clear timelines and monitoring. Back-to-School Safety & Wellbeing (Australia/US): Australia launched a $10m anti-bullying campaign (“Bullying is harder to spot than you think”) with new online resources, while US districts pushed practical back-to-school guidance and support. Digital Access for Rural Learners (Namibia): Namibia’s rural schools are getting ICT boosts, including laptop donations to expand computer lab access. Higher Ed Grading Reform (US): The University of Michigan will hide first-semester letter grades from 2027 freshmen transcripts for LSA students, shifting to pass/no credit to address mental health concerns. War & Education Protection (Sudan/UN): Pakistan urged UN action to immediately protect Sudan’s education facilities amid the war’s impact on millions of children. School Violence (Thailand): A 14-year-old gunman killed at least five at a Bangkok-area school and his grandparents; a 12-year-old later died, bringing the toll to eight. Teacher/Child Safety (US): A Friendswood teacher was arrested on allegations of continuous sexual abuse of a child. Private School Rules Update (India): Madhya Pradesh removed mandatory land requirements for private school recognition, allowing nearby playgrounds within 500 metres. Skills & Employability (Mississippi): Mississippi launched a “classroom to career” network linking career exploration from kindergarten through high school.