School Safety & Security Funding: Virginia’s Department of Education awarded $12M to 91 school divisions for security equipment, including upgrades like security vestibules, after a recent Waynesboro incident underscored the need for safer buildings. Back-to-School Operations: Hawaiʻi’s Governor Green said most Kauaʻi public schools, Kauaʻi Community College, and courts will reopen Monday, Sept. 14 after Hurricane Lowell, with a few campuses staying closed for lack of power and water. Health & Learning Disruption: Sarawak, Malaysia extended temporary school closures in Serian and Lubok Antu until haze readings drop, while other districts’ schools continue as usual and face masks are planned for the most affected areas. AI & Education Policy: Bangladesh is adding AI, robotics, machine learning, and cybersecurity to grades 6–10 textbooks and making technical education compulsory, while the U.S. debate over AI “pacing” continues after Anthropic’s CEO urged Congress to act. Campus & Community Updates: Trent University kicked off orientation and move-in for about 1,800 students and outlined major housing expansion plans; North Vancouver opened Cloverley Elementary, its first new elementary in 35 years, with space for 585 students plus childcare. Sports & Youth Risk: A gunshot incident at a California high school football game led police to detain three people and end the match early, with no injuries reported.