UK Higher Ed Immigration Rules: The Home Office says universities could lose their licence to recruit international students if visa refusals exceed 5% (up from a 10% threshold) or if enrolment/completion rates fall below 95%/90%, tightening compliance tied to asylum-linked study and other visa routes. School Budget Cuts: Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland adopted a $3.72B FY27 budget that eliminates hundreds of positions, aiming to protect classroom instruction despite a $36M gap. School Safety Funding: Arizona approved $82M for its three-year School Safety Program, backing campus roles like SROs, counselors, and safety officers. Summer Meals Access: Howard County plans no-cost summer meals via the Summer Food Service Program at schools and community sites. Higher Ed Research on Legal Pathways: LSAC and AALS launched “Before the JD II” to study how undergrads decide on legal and other graduate education and workforce routes. University Governance Probe: Australia’s University of Wollongong chancellor stepped aside amid an anti-corruption investigation into contracts and conflicts of interest. Student Support & Learning: A UK school improvement report praised behaviour and pastoral care but flagged inconsistent writing support. Community Milestones: Central Union High School District celebrated nearly 1,000 graduates across multiple programs.