Education Vouchers (Philippines): A bicameral conference committee approved a reconciled Private Basic Education Voucher Program, moving the country closer to expanding access to basic schooling through more parent choice and support for private schools. Religious & School Life (Philippines): The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines urged schools to join a nationwide day of prayer on June 28, with campus prayer assemblies planned alongside a rally at EDSA. Exam Integrity & Student Stress (India): India’s Supreme Court rejected an EWS plea seeking fee concessions in private medical colleges, saying reservation applies at admission only; separately, NEET UG 2026 re-exam fallout continues after reports of a Maharashtra aspirant’s suicide following the retest. Policy & Inclusion (Cyprus): Cyprus’ education ministry will create a new special education and inclusion unit to consolidate services and give families a single reference point. Teaching & Access (Maharashtra): Junior college teachers in Latur staged a sit-in against proposed staffing approval norms, warning the changes could cut teaching posts and reduce practical batch sizes. Curriculum Controversy (Texas, US): Texas’ Bluebonnet curriculum fix is projected to cost over $8 million, as questions remain about errors and the response from education leaders. Higher Ed Outcomes (South Africa): Durban University of Technology improved its Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact ranking to the 401–600 band, citing its ENVISION2030 strategy. Reading Instruction (US): Ferris State University’s elementary teacher program earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality for science-of-reading preparation. Special Education (UK): New figures show persistently absent SEND students in England are far higher than peers without special needs.