School Safety & Health: Eastern Samar’s governor urged tighter local government-school cooperation after a deadly Tacloban shooting left schools on heightened alert, while Hong Kong’s CHP reminded schools and parents to step up hygiene and join seasonal influenza vaccination outreach as the new term begins. Back-to-School Policy & Student Life: Newark Public Schools will start its phone-free “bell to bell” rules using Yondr pouches, and Sheffield’s taskforce is leaning toward family support and guidance rather than blanket smartphone bans. Education Partnerships & Funding: Indonesia and New Zealand discussed expanding scholarships and academic exchanges, and UNESCO backed South Sudan’s first education sector monitoring system; in the UK, Derwentside College and Hewitson created 12 construction apprenticeships after an employer-led recruitment push. Higher Education & Institutions: Wrexham University appointed Rachel Clacher CBE as its new chancellor, and Jeonnam-Gwangju recommended Sunchon National University to host a new national medical school. Learning Environment Improvements: Dubai Police coordinated “Accident-Free Day” preparations with school partners, and Holden-area students will gain a new greenhouse classroom after fundraising. Controversy & Accountability: A Greater Victoria School District leadership leave raised transparency questions, and a Hobbs student’s rape disclosure led to punishment by her school—sparking renewed debate over how schools handle serious allegations.