Higher Education Funding Pressure: A U.S. higher-ed shakeup is leaving students facing longer paths to degrees as colleges cut majors and staffing, with international students and research funding under added strain. School Safety & Infrastructure: Delhi’s PG hostel collapse killed DU students and triggered arrests, suspended officials, and citywide safety audits for student housing. Inclusive Education: Research from Trinidad and Tobago highlights barriers for students with disabilities, from inaccessible school design to bullying and missing support services. Peace Education in Schools: Timor-Leste is expanding peace education nationwide after 25 months of cooperation to embed it from higher education into primary and secondary systems. Literacy Focus: UNESCO marks International Literacy Day with 88% adult literacy globally, but 739 million adults still lacking basic skills. Global Citizenship Curriculum: Punjab, Pakistan plans a new 100-mark Global Citizenship subject in schools with UNICEF support. Conflict & Education Protection: A report warns attacks on schools and universities rose over 40% in 2024–25, pushing the need for prevention and resilience. Cambridge School Expansion: Sunshine State Academy in Florida becomes a Cambridge International School, joining a network across 160 countries. Youth Civic Engagement: Philippines’ PETA uses interactive theatre in schools to turn civic education into hands-on decision-making.