AI in the classroom: Alpha School’s “Teachers 2.0” debuts today with a message that AI should take over repetitive admin so teachers can focus on mentoring and relationships. Special education access: Malaysia’s education ministry reports 161,891 special-needs students in MOE programs, with autism the largest group, and outlines school capacity across inclusive and special education tracks. Teacher training push: Nigeria’s informal-settlement education forum calls for more investment in teacher training and resilient learning systems to improve quality education. Global learning via AI: JICA-backed GCI World April 2026 ends after 14 weeks, training thousands of students across 114 countries, including a large Bangladesh cohort, through hackathons and lectures. Sports science research: Tel Aviv University opens the $35m Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute to link research and elite athlete support for future Olympic squads. Education + health data: NIH expands All of Us with data from 747,000+ participants, positioning it as the world’s largest integrated genomic and health record resource. Student safety and AI misuse: A Japan case involving a teen allegedly using ChatGPT to help carry out a cyberattack renews calls for stronger AI literacy and cybersecurity education. Education through sport spectacle: FIFA confirms Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the World Cup final halftime show, tied to a fund aimed at expanding access to education and soccer.