K-12 Curriculum Flexibility: The Philippines’ DepEd got new legal leeway after RA 12332 removed the mandatory “spiral progression” requirement, letting the agency choose the teaching approach it deems most effective, with a five-year curriculum review requirement. Early Childhood Under Threat: In the U.S., the Trump administration is moving to “significantly reduce” Head Start regulations, raising fears of weaker standards and larger class sizes for the most vulnerable children. STEM Funding Push: Tennessee Valley Authority educators can apply for up to $5,000 for classroom STEM projects, with $1.5 million available across seven states. TVET Overhaul in Nigeria: Nigeria’s education minister inaugurated the NBTE governing board and lawmakers demanded documents on TVET implementation, while NBTE unveiled a standalone AI National Diploma curriculum for polytechnics. Teacher Support & Grants: Arizona’s Game and Fish opened Heritage K-12 Small Grants for wildlife education, and Hawai‘i’s Education Association awarded scholarships to Maui educators. Education Infrastructure Partnerships (Ghana): GETFund backed new boarding facilities through private-alumni donations, as Ghana’s education leadership reiterated the need for sustained investment in learning infrastructure. AI and Education Policy Debate: World Bank reporting argues AI could boost productivity and services in developing economies if governments close gaps in power, connectivity, skills, and institutions.