AI in the classroom: A new study finds most K-12 teachers get little or no formal guidance on using AI tools—only 18% report any official support, while many rely on informal help or none at all. School calendar & exams: Bahrain set the 2026–27 academic year to start Sept. 3, with staff returning Sept. 1 and exams scheduled across December–January. Exam integrity fallout: Cameroon’s GCE exam paper leak has triggered postponements for some streams, with officials trading blame over internal handling and corruption claims. Education safety: Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters burned schools in Chibok, renewing fears that education facilities remain targets amid ongoing insecurity. Funding & employability debate: Malaysia’s higher-education regulator says employability issues aren’t proof of falling standards, arguing graduates need added skills beyond grades. Inclusion spotlight: A Stoke-on-Trent primary school won praise from Ofsted for putting inclusion at the center of learning and support. Learning recovery after disasters: Sri Lanka’s PM met UNICEF to review progress on restoring schooling after Cyclone Ditwah, focusing on infrastructure, access, and keeping classes running. Gender in higher education: Ukraine reports the gender imbalance among students aged 25+ is nearly resolved, though doctoral programmes still skew heavily male. Community action on dropout risk: Malawi’s education minister plans engagement in Mangochi after monitoring suggests many children—especially girls—may be dropping out before upper primary.