Teacher Pay & Workload Protests (Victoria): New teachers in Victoria are walking out and planning another strike after unions say entry-level pay and workloads don’t match the demands of the job. Equity for Part-Time Students (Australia): A new report urges universities and government to offer more flexible deadlines and support for students balancing work and care, including better funding and simpler load rules. AI in Education (US higher ed): A survey finds most college students are using AI for schoolwork despite graduation boos—showing AI is becoming routine for assignments and research. Accessible Course Design (Higher ed): A guide argues AI can help faculty create accessibility supports faster, turning “hours” of work into “minutes.” Black Student Achievement (LA Unified): Preliminary district data shows Black students’ gains in Smarter Balanced assessments outpacing the district average, alongside improvements in graduation and AP enrollment. School Safety & Violence (Finland): A union survey reports rising violence and threats against teachers, with most incidents involving students. Back-to-School Support (UK/US): From tax-free shopping weekends to community supply events, families are getting targeted help as the new term starts. Open Learning Resources (Qatar): QPHI and Qatar National Library are making “Genome Heroes” materials open-access for learners and educators worldwide.