Public Health & Vaccination: Maryland rolled out its first statewide respiratory vaccine recommendations under the new Vax Act, setting schedules for COVID-19, flu, and RSV and expanding access via pharmacists. Student Support & Safety: Ohio University launched its “Blue Envelope Program,” giving neurodivergent students a simple way to communicate accommodations during police interactions. Mental Health & Prevention: Saskatchewan marked Youth Safety Education Day and announced 44 suicide-prevention grants totaling over $400,000, backing culturally responsive community training and awareness. Environmental Education & Workforce: The U.S. EPA extended a five-year agreement with Haskell Indian Nations University to expand environmental education, workforce development, and mentorship links. School Operations & Access: Kuwait is piloting a credit-based secondary system so failing one course won’t force a full-year repeat, and it began gifted-student identification testing for 2026-27. Education Funding & Accountability: New York’s comptroller says the state Education Department underused teacher-shortage grants, with oversight and district outreach flagged as weak. Campus & Community Learning: Edgewood University announced a women’s flag football team starting in spring 2028, aligning with NCAA’s emerging sports push. School Security: East Ridge police arrested two adults and a juvenile after an SRO investigation tied to drug and gun charges.