Higher Ed Overhaul in Bangladesh: The University Grants Commission unveiled a permanent stakeholder dialogue and continuous training for university teachers under its HEAT project, aiming to fix academic and administrative problems. Title IX Court Fallout (US): The U.S. Education Department admitted it violated a federal court order in Title IX cases tied to gender identity and sexual orientation, after a whistleblower complaint was backed by the Office of Special Counsel. University Restructuring (US): Gonzaga University faces controversy after a reorganization tied to budget pressures, including changes to its Office of Inclusive Excellence. Teacher & School Calendar Pressure (Kenya): Kenya’s education ministry says it will review the school calendar after unrest, with a push to shorten Term 2 starting in 2027. School Choice Milestone (Texas): Texas Education Freedom Accounts passed 100,000 students awarded for 2026-27, with more families still on the waitlist. Student Safety in Sports (Philippines): Philippine sports officials pledged reforms after the deaths of Ateneo players, backing stronger coaching standards and emergency safeguards. Mental Health Warning (US): Experts highlight how persistent anger in teenage boys can signal depression, anxiety, trauma, or chronic stress. Local Education Funding (US): A $75,000 anonymous donation boosted Colorado’s South Routt Education Endowment toward its $1M goal. Teacher Misconduct Tracking (US): Texas Education Agency launched a dashboard to track educator misconduct reports.