Higher-Education Reform: Malaysia’s higher education minister says the country will review and update old laws like the Universities and University Colleges Act to protect academic freedom, expression, and student empowerment. School-Year Readiness: Qatar’s cabinet praised the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for being fully prepared for 2026-2027, including new school construction, workforce support, and curriculum updates. Student Loans/PSLF Glitches: In the U.S., borrowers report cascading federal student-loan problems tied to Public Service Loan Forgiveness, with some seeing forgiveness credits reversed amid unresolved system errors. Early Childhood Funding Under Threat: Kansas’ Olathe schools received a $1.9M Head Start grant, even as educators warn proposed federal deregulation could weaken classroom protections. Local Education Access: Belarus is replacing a mandatory tutor register with a voluntary public “showcase” to help parents find vetted independent tutors. International Education Links: Bangladesh and China leaders pushed education cooperation—student exchanges, joint research, and vocational training—to strengthen people-to-people ties. UAE Back-to-School: The UAE education ministry says the system is fully ready for 2026-2027 with updated policies, evaluation, and teacher development. Special Education Facilities: Ireland approved a new special education tuition room for Carracastle Central National School in east Mayo.