School Safety & Violence Prevention: Penang, Malaysia moved to protect a Year Six pupil after a teacher allegedly humiliated, assaulted and threatened him; the teacher was barred from direct contact and the child referred for counselling. Gun Access Warnings: Philippines Senator Erwin Tulfo urged parents to talk more with children and not rely on tech after a Grade 9 student’s bag reportedly contained a gun. Emergency Preparedness: Police in Western Visayas and Mimaropa stepped up school drills, running simulations for active-shooter, knife, hostage and bomb scenarios. School Operations Under Risk: Sarawak said schools will reopen as usual based on air-quality readings, with closures and staff attendance rules tied to API levels. Education Expansion: Qatar approved opening six new government schools and appointing/transferring 34 principals for 2026-27. AI in Learning: A new education company, Hedgehog Education, says it’s partnering with schools to curb students offloading homework to generative AI. Higher-Ed Partnerships: University of London is exploring a Hyderabad campus as Telangana seeks to build an education and research hub. Community Support: Mississippi Valley State University reopened a student Free Store to help scholars with basic supplies. Back-to-School Environment: Sarawak and other regions also issued guidance on safety and student well-being as the new term begins.