Teacher Recognition & Learning Gains (Philippines): President Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara honored two Metrobank Foundation award-winning teachers, spotlighting localized, culture-based learning and interactive science teaching. AI & Higher Ed Policy (South Africa): The World Academic Summit opened in Cape Town, with universities debating how to support AI use rather than simply punish it. Bullying Rules Rejected (India): India’s Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking a new national law and uniform guidelines to curb bullying and ragging, pointing to prior rulings while allowing a representation to authorities. Student Assessment Updates (US): Georgia reported its public-school SAT results beat the national average for the ninth straight year; Virginia approved new rules for assessing subjects without statewide SOL tests. Early Childhood Crisis (Nigeria): UBEC warned 10 million Nigerian children are shut out of early education, with most 10-year-olds unable to read simple text. Title IX Rollback (US): The U.S. Department of Education formally removed Biden-era Title IX protections, restoring earlier rules. Funding Pressure (Russia): Reuters reports Russia plans to cut education funding in 2027 as defense spending rises. Local School Safety & Rights (NYC): NYC Mayor Mamdani unveiled a strategy to combat antisemitism, including education and security investments.