Bullying & student wellbeing: Philippines’ DepEd says it has fast-tracked hiring more school counselors and shortened the counselor-associate hiring pipeline to 30 days, while training teachers and strengthening child-protection mechanisms. STEM push: Malaysia’s science minister backs stronger STEM education through school-to-university-industry collaboration, using initiatives like the National Science Challenge 2026 to build critical thinking and problem-solving. Higher-ed partnerships: Malaysia and Vietnam are encouraging higher-education consortia focused on strategic fields, with emphasis on expertise sharing and student mobility. Maps & education content: The UN General Assembly endorsed “Correct the Map,” backing equal-area world maps that better reflect Africa’s true size—an outcome that could ripple into classroom materials and digital navigation. International Literacy Day: UNESCO marks Sept. 8’s 60th International Literacy Day with the theme “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity.” Learning innovation: Eindhoven University of Technology students unveiled Stella Juva, the world’s first solar-powered road-legal ambulance designed to deliver healthcare in remote areas even after sunset. School infrastructure upgrades: Scotland’s Fettes College plans a “world-class” science and innovation hub after a major donation, while Ghana’s Abrantie College won Best Catering School of the Year for industry-focused training. Teacher ethics: China’s education ministry says teacher conduct and professional ethics will be prioritized in evaluation, with streamlined complaint handling and legal support for teachers.