Disaster Recovery: Philippines’ Education Secretary Sonny Angara joined Cabinet officials to assess earthquake and flash-flood damage to schools in Davao Occidental, pushing a fast, multi-agency plan so classes can resume. Legal Fight Over Choice: Florida’s Education Association sued the state over funding for school choice scholarships, arguing it violates the state constitution’s promise of free public schooling. Governance Shake-Up: South Africa’s Higher Education minister ordered an urgent governance assessment of MICT SETA after executive resignations and leadership concerns. Student Activism in India: In Delhi, education-reform protesters clashed with police near Parliament Street; tear gas and detentions followed as the Monsoon Session began. Higher Ed Policy Tension: Israel’s Council for Higher Education saw resignations by members protesting a law expanding gender-segregated advanced-degree studies, warning it threatens academic independence. Community Learning Through Sport: South Africa’s Khayelitsha Boxing Academy pairs boxing with homework support and mentorship to keep youth in school. Local School Updates: Minnesota reported strong reading MCA participation at Lake Middle School (8th grade) and Lakes International Language Academy Upper School (6th grade). Funding Pressure in the US: New federal student-loan restrictions tied to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” cut or cap borrowing for graduate and parent borrowers, reshaping higher-ed access.