Education Funding Watch: OECD data finds Ireland spends less per student than the OECD average, with primary and especially secondary spending trailing peers as Budget 2027 talks heat up. School Safety: The U.S. Education and Justice Departments issued guidance urging schools and colleges to train staff and educate communities to spot and respond to swatting threats. Higher Ed Policy: Harvard Graduate School of Education named former Trinity president Joanne Berger-Sweeney as President-in-Residence, signaling continued focus on leadership development. Digital Learning Access: UNICEF and Helios Towers announced a multi-year Africa partnership to connect schools and expand Learning Passport and Giga efforts, starting in DRC, Malawi and Tanzania. Curriculum Reform: Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved continuation of its education reform, extending Grade 2 and 6 changes into 2027 after Grade 1 rollout in 2026. EdTech Startup Support: Qatar’s WISE EdTech Accelerator opened applications for 2026–27, offering mentorship and pathways for early-stage education startups. Workforce Training: Alabama’s CVCC won $612,455 in workforce development grants to expand high-demand health and logistics programs. Student Wellbeing: A Supreme Court-appointed panel survey reports 9% of students experienced suicidal thoughts and 15% severe distress.