Student Safety & Accountability: DepEd MIMAROPA tightened school security and child-protection steps after 9,243 learner-rights incidents were logged, with bullying and children-at-risk leading the list. School Discipline & Rights: South Africa’s Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile condemned Eastbank High’s vandalism after students were filmed burning furniture, while the department opened a malicious-damage case. Child Protection in Courts: Meghalaya High Court denied bail to two teachers accused of sexually assaulting a five-year-old in a school washroom, stressing the vulnerability of child victims. Learning Disrupted by Violence: Reports of police action against student protesters over NEET kept pressure on India’s Parliament, with Amit Shah saying he’s ready to answer questions and Priyanka Gandhi criticizing the government for refusing statements. Tech-Voc Skills Push: Iloilo will build a techno hub inside a public high school, offering short courses in AI, drones, 3D printing, and ICT. Teacher Pipeline Warning: South Africa reported 27,092 vacant teaching posts, adding strain as pupil-to-educator ratios remain high. Back-to-School Support: DepEd’s Adopt-A-School program rolled out a new digital platform and expanded partner menu to target gaps in infrastructure, digital tools, STEM, and health needs. AI & Ethics in Education: Utah charged an AI tech worker with felonies tied to AI-generated child sex abuse material, underscoring risks around misuse of AI. Circular Learning & Materials: The Materialist’s co-founder Liv Khan discussed scaling deadstock fabric sourcing for fashion brands, turning surplus into repeatable supply. Student Well-Being Through Arts: A Southern California program used dance and dialogue to help students manage anxiety and build social-emotional skills.