Education Reform in Egypt: UNICEF-linked findings say Egypt has improved school attendance and reduced classroom overcrowding, while still flagging education quality and the need to adapt to AI-era skills. School Safety & Wellbeing: Leeds and West Yorkshire saw a “substantial” rise in police-supported lessons, with Pol-Ed delivering 20,000+ sessions since September on topics like online safety and safeguarding. AI in Schools: Illinois educators are pushing for statewide guidance on when and how AI tools should be used in classrooms, after a bill required the education board to publish a guide. Higher Education Rankings: Wits University was named Africa’s top university in the 2026 CWUR, placing 200th globally, renewing debate about how rankings should be interpreted. Refugee Education: UNHCR and TECNO report progress for refugee learners across Africa, including classroom repairs, WASH support, learning materials, and scholarships. Health & Learning Access: A UNICEF study also highlights improved attendance and lower class density in Egypt, tying education outcomes to broader human capital goals. Global Health Alert: WHO says a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has topped 1,000 suspected infections, underscoring the need for fast cross-border response. Student Opportunity: South Africa’s Mitchells Plain pupil Zayaan Abdurahman was selected for a NASA Kennedy Space Centre visit after winning a space design competition. Campus & Community Learning: A Chicago educators’ op-ed argues teacher voice and transparency matter as schools face rising complexity. Student Support Programs: Galesburg’s Gale Scholars welcomed 11 new inductees, continuing tuition-free college pathways for first-generation, income-eligible students. Sports as Education Culture: World Cup watch-party guides and youth sports stories—from rural China football training to global martial arts qualifiers—show how events are being used to build learning and community momentum. Medical Terminology Update: PCOS is being renamed to PMOS after international consultation, aiming to better reflect the condition’s hormonal and metabolic scope. International Student Policy: Ireland issued new visa guidelines for international students, while UK university leaders warn new compliance metrics could reshape recruitment and planning.