Education Funding & Access: Kansas State Treasurer highlights how 529 plans (Quest529) can cover more than four-year college—trade schools, apprenticeships, K-12 expenses, and even student loan repayment, with a possible Roth IRA rollover for unused funds. Learning Recovery: Philippines’ DepEd says PISA 2025 gains are real but urges lawmakers to restore funding for its ARAL academic recovery program after it got zero allocation for 2027. School Safety: KwaZulu-Natal condemns the shooting death of a Grade 10 learner on school grounds in Pinetown, with police opening a murder case and promising psychosocial support. Policy & Accountability: Missouri’s State Board of Education is set to vote on an A-F grading framework, including penalties tied to assessment participation. Teacher Wellbeing: New Canada research links rising classroom complexity and lack of support to stress and teacher burnout. Skills & Jobs: Ghana TVET Service and DTI sign an MoU to expand industry-linked vocational training and improve youth employability. Community Expansion: St. Petersburg nonprofit Sanderlin breaks ground on a larger education and social services center to nearly double capacity. Higher Ed & Costs: Tuition and fees updates show wide variation across U.S. counties, underscoring affordability pressures.