Higher Education Faith: A new piece asks whether Generation Z is losing faith in higher education as universities extend deadlines and seats go unfilled, raising the question of whether education is keeping up with young people’s realities. Student Well-Being & Confidence: Southend’s Southchurch High School welcomed Paralympian Rachael Latham to boost Year 9 goal-setting and resilience through hands-on teamwork sessions. Sustainability in Schools: St Albans School in the UK completed a 185kW solar panel system, cutting CO₂ and using live data for classroom learning while supporting Eco-Schools Green Flag goals. Access to Education Under Pressure: In Herat, Taliban morality police reportedly warned girls’ schools and seminaries that noncompliance with dress rules could mean closure, following recent detentions and protests. Education Policy & Equity: Odisha’s BJP government marked two years with free KG-to-PG education for economically weaker students and expanded free rice support. Student Migration Rules: Canada’s Manitoba retired a graduate pathway for international students, pushing eligible workers toward other permanent residence routes. World Cup Meets Public Health & Safety: Philadelphia and Vancouver are preparing for major crowds with medical planning and security training, while West Midlands police report hundreds of domestic abuse arrests as the tournament begins. Learning Through Sport: A UK nursery festival is helping children build friendships and smoother transitions to primary school through football-based activities.