Student safety and accountability: A Parañaque high school teacher in the Philippines was charged with acts of lasciviousness and violations of the anti-child abuse law over alleged abuse of a minor, with the case tied to reports from hotlines and social media and the student receiving psychosocial support. Road safety and school staff: In Marikina, charges were filed against the son of a vice mayor in connection with a crash that killed a public school teacher; police said the driver tested positive for blood alcohol. School community grief: Brainerd High School in the U.S. is mourning another student death, with the school noting it as the eighth loss during the 2025-26 school year and highlighting support services for students. Heatwave disruptions: UK schools in the East Midlands announced closures for Friday as extreme heat warnings continue, with lists of affected schools released and subject to change. Curriculum battles: Texas education leaders are set to vote on required Bible readings for millions of public school students, while Houston ISD’s board approved a Bible-infused elementary curriculum amid community backlash. Learning and wellbeing: A new study suggests short, frequent movement breaks can reduce health harms from sitting—an idea that could shape classroom routines. Recognition: A teacher in Spartanburg, South Carolina was named “Amazing Teacher” for the month for long-running support of students’ reading and writing.