School Safety Funding: Pennsylvania’s 139th District schools are set to receive behavioral health and security grants, including $280,098 for Delaware Valley and $225,258 for North Pocono, approved through the state’s School Safety and Security Committee. Adult Education Shutdown: Danville Area Community College’s Adult Education program will close permanently Sept. 30, 2026, after an Illinois board report cited fabricated test scores, missing attendance records, and misused grant funds. Special Education Workforce: Berkeley County Schools in West Virginia approved an Autism Classroom Workforce Initiative to recruit, develop, and retain staff for its 73 autism classrooms, aiming to reduce reliance on long-term substitutes. Back-to-School Planning: Miami-Dade County released key 2026-27 calendar dates, including Aug. 13 start and winter recess from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Student Support Against Bullying: Northampton Schools will roll out an “Undercover Anti-Bullying Team Approach” using discreet peer support groups to improve belonging and inclusion. STEM Career Pathways: Madison’s middle schoolers tried flight and drone tech through a summer aviation CTE program with hands-on rocket and drone activities. Global Education & Water: Manila Water Foundation expanded school WASH support, handing over refrigerated drinking fountains and hygiene facilities benefiting 160,000+ learners. Academic Integrity Tragedy: Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in London after resigning amid a plagiarism dispute.