School Safety & Policing: Mesquite police stopped an armed parent at Berry Middle School during a mental health crisis, removing a handgun and charging the person with unlawfully carrying a weapon in a prohibited place. Federal Education Funding Fight: AG Kwame Raoul led a coalition urging the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw a proposed rule that would expand political control over grant funding decisions. Career Pathways Grant: Maryland won a $9 million U.S. Education Department grant to build a statewide career exploration program for grades 7–12, including “learner wallets” and expanded work-based learning. Higher Ed Expansion: Southern Utah University opened a 51,250-square-foot music center with a 510-seat concert hall. Adult Degree Completion: Oceana Community Foundation and Muskegon Community College renewed a partnership to help adults finish certificates and associate degrees. Local School Facilities: Shelby Village and Shelby Public Schools agreed to move forward on the Getty Field “Reset” project, targeting completion by Sept. 30, 2027. AI in Education: Ohio State and Google announced an AI-focused partnership for research, campus operations, and student access to AI tools. Student Assessment Policy: Virginia’s Board of Education approved updated rules for Local Alternative Assessments in subjects without statewide tests. International Education: Syria’s Kurdish adviser urged families to keep sending children to Kurdish-medium schools as reforms expand.