9/11 in Schools (U.S.): U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged K-12 educators to set aside time on Sept. 11’s 25th anniversary for age-appropriate civic lessons, a moment of silence, and student reflections tied to victims and first responders. School Quality (India): India’s PM SHRI scheme is shifting schools toward “future-ready” learning, with 13,092 schools selected across 36 states/UTs and a focus on inclusion and competency-based education. Student Safety & Mental Health (Hong Kong): Hong Kong education authorities say they’re working with health officials on a psychological monitoring program as concerns rise after multiple student suicide/self-harm cases around the new school year. Policy & Funding (Nigeria): Nigeria will launch zero-rated access to approved education platforms with 100MB of free daily data from Oct. 1, while also planning regulated internet access for under-16s. Accountability & Admin Bloat (U.S.): A watchdog report says Yale maintains nearly a 1-to-1 ratio of administrators to undergrads, fueling criticism of bureaucracy growth. Local School Labor (U.S.): Ann Arbor’s board approved a new teacher contract through 2027, ending an eight-month standoff with pay increases and retroactive adjustments. Education Governance (Gujarat, India): Gujarat lawmakers passed amendments tightening rules on school operations and adding special educator provisions, with higher penalties for illegal appointments and closures. Classroom Discipline (Qatar): Qatar’s education ministry says a student behaviour management policy aims to standardize approaches while protecting teacher authority and student rights.