Campus Safety Checks: Philippines Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited schools in Negros to review security and facility conditions after the Aug. 18 Ateneo de Zamboanga Junior High shooting, stressing physical safety alongside mental health support. Book Policy Clash: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushed penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books, saying boards aren’t removing them under a 2025 law. UN Support for Education Recovery: UNESCO increased Lebanon’s emergency education assistance to $1.8M, including Global Partnership for Education funding to strengthen planning and resilience. Back-to-School Support: A Back-to-School Fair in New Jersey handed out supplies, backpacks, and family services, pairing education prep with health and community resources. Funding Integrity Watch: Fiji’s anti-corruption commission flagged misuse of $40,000 meant for teachers’ quarters, warning school leaders to follow strict controls. Tech Guidance: The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance on responsible classroom tech use, urging instructional value, transparency, and student outcomes. AI Security in Schools: Colorado’s 27J Schools rolled out an AI camera system to detect guns and alert police faster. Immunization Update: Hawaiʻi reported lower kindergarten vaccination rates in 2025-26, with religious exemptions rising. Prison Education Pathways: Malaysia’s Education Ministry said it will explore merit for prison co-curricular participation and skills certificates for university admissions.