Cambodia TVET Push: Prime Minister Hun Manet says Cambodia will not cut education or health budgets and is expanding TVET, including a new third education stream alongside science and social science, with 700,000 already trained toward a 1.5M target and a push for higher quality standards and equal value to university degrees. Philippines Teacher Paperwork Relief: DepEd rolls out a simplified, more flexible lesson planning framework for SY 2026–2027, replacing the old “detailed lesson plans” vs “daily lesson logs” split with the ILAW approach to free teachers’ time for instruction. Earthquake School Disruptions (Philippines): In Sarangani, a magnitude-7.8 quake damaged hundreds of schools and classrooms; classes stay suspended until June 17, with psychosocial support and safer learning alternatives planned. Oman School Infrastructure: Sultan Haitham City tenders two major projects—a government school complex and a cultural/social centre—designed as integrated community hubs. Nepal Forensic Lab Bill: Mahabir Pun says the National Forensic Science Laboratory will be strengthened, including lab structures across regions and calls for DNA testing capacity and staff training. UK SEND Deadline Miss: Central Bedfordshire Council apologises and pays £400 after delaying an EHCP review, leaving a student without updated support when moving to post-16. North Dakota Four-Day Week Debate: Proposed rule changes for four-day K-12 schedules face pushback from rural districts over added burdens despite reported benefits like attendance and retention. South Africa Youth Skills Focus: Commentators argue growth depends on better education, skills development, mentorship, and investment to bring young people into the economy. Local School Building (Ghana): Offinso North’s Tontokrom breaks ground on a new six-unit classroom block to address long-standing facility gaps. Higher Ed Recognition (Syria): Syria approves recognition of degrees from Turkish university branches in northern Syria and supports new master’s and doctoral programs.