Access & Safety in Remote Areas: The Philippines’ new Last Mile and GIDA Schools Act is set to bring more support to geographically isolated and disadvantaged schools, with police stepping up patrols around public schools to protect learners and staff. Student Support After Tragedy: Malaysia’s Selangor education authorities deployed psychosocial support after a teacher was found dead in Hulu Selangor, while police investigate. Values-First Education Debate: India’s RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale urged a “Viksit Bharat” education system that builds character and values alongside skills, stressing collaboration between academia, industry and government. International Pathways: Delhi government school students are heading to Germany and Japan under the APAL programme, expanding dual vocational training and paid work placements abroad. Education Policy & Politics: In North Carolina, lawmakers advanced a bill requiring partisan elections for the Columbus County Board of Education. STEM & Skills Push: UK coverage highlights a shift toward technical pathways from age 14, aiming to better match schooling with local job needs. AI in Learning: Educators warn the AI debate is stuck on cheating, not on improving what students actually learn.