School Safety & Emergency Response: Elk River High School in Minnesota was evacuated after a bomb-and-violence threat message; district officials say it appears to be “swatting,” and the school is set to reopen Wednesday. Local School Operations: Westby, Wisconsin schools were placed on SECURE shelter-in-place after a nearby incident, then received an “all clear” update to resume activities. Education Funding & Grants: T-Mobile awarded Tucumcari High School a $5,000 grant tied to a possible $1 million football field transformation prize; Zonta Foundation of Key West received a $10,000 Knight Foundation grant to support scholarships for young women and career advancement. School Nutrition: Telangana’s Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation is backing expansion of the School Breakfast Programme via a central kitchen serving tens of thousands of students daily. Policy & Accountability: Missouri delayed public release of “A” through “F” grade cards until at least mid-November so districts can review metrics first. Higher Ed & Research: Kuwait issued regulations for its new gifted-school system and is coordinating secondary track choices with overseas scholarship admissions; Perlis’ Faizuddin Centre of Educational Excellence expanded Phase II research grants. Tech in Education: ZTE showcased AI interactive panels for office, education, healthcare and home use, while AirTrunk partnered with Emergence Quantum to explore cryogenic cooling for data centers. Community & Student Support: Halton District School Board opened registration for a secondary school open house, and Delta State University launched a competitive esports program recruiting for Spring 2027.