Education Funding & Oversight (Philippines): The House Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee approved more than P8 billion in added 2027 education funding, including boosts for basic education facilities and school safety, as lawmakers push for tighter oversight to prevent classroom construction delays. Education Under Pressure (Gaza): Palestinian students in Gaza are still taking exams amid displacement, using tents as classrooms and mobile tools to keep learning going despite unreliable electricity and internet. School Choice & Federal Policy (U.S.): The Trump administration unveiled rules for a new Education Freedom Tax Credit, with guidance that could double benefits for married couples filing jointly—raising fresh debate about impacts on public schools. Title IX Shift (U.S.): The U.S. Department of Education finalized a rule rescinding LGBTQ protections tied to the Biden-era Title IX interpretation, restoring a 2020 framework. Local Accountability & Special Needs (Canada/Ontario): Nova Scotia parents are mobilizing against centralized control and for parental rights, while Simcoe County’s school board seeks community representatives for a special education advisory committee. Safety & Access (UK/Ireland): A Cardiff teacher pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage student, and a Northern Ireland mother is urging transport support for her daughter with special educational needs. Global Learning Risks (Mali/China): Mali faces major school closures amid insecurity, while China expands military education and tightens information flows around schools.