Disaster Risk Planning: The World Bank says the Philippines has strong climate and disaster risk rules for land-use planning, but implementation is weak—especially in smaller municipalities with limited capacity and amid political interference. School Safety & Accountability: In Nagaland, student groups demand a probe after two Don Bosco Higher Secondary School students died in a road incident, alleging hit-and-run and possible deliberate harm. University Governance: Jordan’s Education and Human Resources Development Council recommends cabinet appointments for university trustees and board members across public and private institutions. Back-to-School Support: Qatar’s “First Step” initiative is welcoming 10,700 first-graders in 103 government schools with gifts and supplies. Higher Ed Policy: Indonesia’s higher education minister urges universities to shift toward applied research that solves local village problems, with community involvement and training. Campus Life & Standards: Tuskegee University’s president defends renewed dress and conduct standards as job-readiness, not style policing. Student Protection: A family of a missing Israeli child asks students to mark the first day of school with red balloons to keep the case in public view. Digital Security: Cybernovr wins ISO 27001:2022 certification and highlights cybersecurity education for young talent.