School Safety & Accountability (Philippines): Education Secretary Sonny Angara praised the Philippine National Police for arresting people behind online school threat hoaxes, warning that pranks can bring legal penalties and urging parents and teachers to help protect students. Policy Continuity (Philippines): Philippine Business for Education urged President Marcos’ administration to lock in education reforms beyond one term, citing long-running gaps in teacher quality, learning materials, nutrition, and skills matching jobs. Teacher Wellbeing (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Education Ministry said it will strengthen psychosocial support for schools after the death of a teacher in Hulu Selangor, asking educators to check on one another and avoid speculation. Early Learning Support (Vermont, US): Head Start and Early Head Start in Bennington County will partner with SVSU to expand wraparound childcare and services starting September 2026. Language Rules Clarified (Ghana): Ghana’s Education Ministry said foreign languages like French, Arabic, and Chinese are not compulsory in basic schools and will remain optional. Back-to-School Literacy Help (Texas, US): Texas families can access a free audiobook library for students with dyslexia through the Texas Talking Book Program. Tech & Skills Partnerships (Australia–Bangladesh): Australia signaled interest in expanding technical and sports education cooperation with Bangladesh, including university links and industry-academia collaboration. Education Access via Transport (Guam): Guam’s ROAD to Education initiative broke ground on a Dededo park-and-ride hub aimed at improving access to schools and services.