School Safety & Accountability: A 27-year-old high-school sports teacher in Illinois was arrested over an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old student, facing multiple felony charges. Back-to-School Logistics: Brevard County drivers are warned as heavy traffic near schools raises risk during drop-off and dismissal. Student Support & Access: Pasco County Schools launched the “Pasco One” app to centralize parent payments and communication, while Martin County’s district urged families to review bus safety ahead of Aug. 10 openings. Family Communication Tools: Paradise Valley Unified expanded ParentSquare and added StudentSquare for grades 9–12 to streamline school updates. Education Policy & Scheduling: Yemen’s education ministry announced make-up exam schedules for general secondary science and arts sections for 1447 AH. Community Partnerships: Jackson State University hosted its annual Crop Drop, distributing up to 10,000 pounds of produce to fight food insecurity. Funding for Learning & Skills: Missouri S&T is among universities receiving a $100M U.S. DOE push to grow the critical minerals workforce through scholarships and curriculum support. Arts Education & Heritage: Malaysia’s education ministry plans to seek UNESCO recognition for Gendang 24 Perayaan, including a Train-the-Trainers program for schools. Crisis & Disruption: Flooding submerged parts of Sta. Fe National High School in Zambales, prompting monitoring and debris-clearing efforts. Major Incident: A fire at Bethlehem Catholic High School in Saskatoon damaged portable classrooms and caused smoke and water damage.