Open Education Resources: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is building momentum for open educational resources, with AAC&U recognizing OER as a high-impact practice that can boost student success. Genomics Learning Access: Qatar Precision Health Institute and Qatar National Library are putting “Genome Heroes” materials into an open-access repository for ages 6–14, aiming to close the genomics knowledge gap. School Calendar Reform: Kyrgyzstan set the 2026–27 school year to run Sept. 15–May 25, with new vacation dates and a phased shift toward a 12-year education model. STEM Partnerships: Sowela Technical Community College’s Oakdale campus is expanding ExxonMobil-backed STEM training for educators and workforce development in southwest Louisiana. AI in Classrooms Debate: In Los Angeles, parents and teachers are pushing for safer AI use as AI adoption becomes near-universal, raising concerns about risks that can’t be easily turned off. Student Aid Wins: Iowa recognized 74 schools for FAFSA completion success, rewarding strong student financial-aid outreach. Loan Relief: A court decision is set to erase about $11 billion in debt for 170,000+ defrauded federal student loan borrowers. Heritage Education Award: Qatar Museums’ Tamkeen program won an international heritage education award, highlighting youth-led learning for cultural preservation. Policy & Governance: Cyprus launched a national digital financial literacy portal, while South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Education Department received an unqualified audit opinion for 2025/26.