Higher Education Reform: Bangladesh’s National University is training 12,000 college teachers in ICT and making ICT courses compulsory at the undergraduate level to better match skills to the labor market. Teacher Pay & Funding Politics: In Louisiana’s DeSoto Parish, the school board approved a 6.8% across-the-board pay increase for staff, as the governor pushes to redirect state education funds into teacher and support stipends. Civics in High School: The U.S. Department of Education announced Mario Lopez will host the “Presidential 1776 Award” national finals, spotlighting top high school students’ knowledge of the Constitution and U.S. history. School Safety & Violence: A California graduation shooting in Fairfield killed an 18-year-old student and injured three others; ceremonies continued the next day as police searched for the suspect. Learning Support for Disabled Students: A UK op-ed argues learning support failures still leave disabled children waiting months for assessments, with schools forced to cover gaps. Teacher Labor Action (Spain): Catalan teachers mobilized again for a strike over education labor and salary conditions, including major protests in Barcelona. Scholarships & Student Opportunities: Multiple local scholarship wins highlighted, including healthcare-focused awards for Franklin County seniors and science/innovation recognition for student teams.