School Security (Philippines): The Philippine National Police says it has mobilized 55,000+ personnel under Oplan Balik-Eskwela to secure public school openings for about 28 million students, including campus patrols, traffic support, and police assistance desks. School Readiness (Philippines): DepEd launched Project Handa to track classroom and learner readiness for the June 8 start, using school-level data to target resources where gaps are biggest. Exam Pressure (India): Ongoing NEET/CUET/CBSE controversies over leaks, result issues, and glitches are fueling anxiety for families, with educators warning uncertainty is worsening stress. Digital Devices Backlash (US): Some U.S. districts are reversing “one device for every student” plans as parents and teachers push for reduced screen time and more paper-based learning. Policy & Governance (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s education ministry is running public consultations, including an online survey, to shape a National Higher Education Policy Framework. Teacher/Student Support (UK): Glasgow is mandating systematic synthetic phonics so every pupil leaves primary able to read. Safety & Accountability (India): A student’s alleged drowning at a residential school in Sangli has triggered a police probe and suspension of the headmaster amid family allegations. School Discipline (Trinidad & Tobago): The teachers’ union warns proposed parental responsibility legislation could expand duties for educators unless implementation is carefully handled.