U.S. School Politics: Election results could reshape public education: Texas Democrats are poised to take control of the State Board of Education, while Michigan Democrats retained their board majority with literacy and student outcomes among their priorities. New Mexico Ruling: A judge ordered the state to strengthen its plan for Native, disabled, English-learning and low-income students, citing gaps in teacher training, class sizes and student services. Afghanistan Crisis: A UNESCO-UNICEF report says 53% of primary-school-age children are outside formal education and more than 2.6 million girls have been barred from secondary school, threatening both livelihoods and the country’s economic future. Teacher Shortages: Detroit schools and Michigan State University have launched a tuition-funded master’s program to prepare more special education teachers, with 22 educators enrolled. Reform Plans: Pakistan has set a 60-day deadline to develop proposals for an autonomous education authority in Islamabad, while a newly appointed education minister in the Bangsamoro region pledged to improve learning and reach disadvantaged children. International Ties: Armenia and Cyprus signed an agreement to expand cooperation in education, sports and youth, including exchanges and joint programs.