Early Childhood Expansion: Malaysia’s Education Ministry says it will add 1,040 new preschool classes by 2027, with May 31 figures showing 10,491 preschool classes serving 217,026 students. Special Education Capacity: In Bandon, Ireland, Hamilton High School is seeking permission for a new block with two SEN classrooms to meet rising demand. Rural Learning + Health: Santos Foundation-backed projects in Papua New Guinea’s Hela and Southern Highlands focus on early learning in Paua and more reliable healthcare in Inu via a solar mini-grid. School Infrastructure After Shocks: Venezuela’s education authorities are inspecting campuses in Valles del Tuy after a June 24 earthquake, including schools placed under yellow and red safety alerts. Nutrition on the Development Agenda: Ghana’s NDPC and the Eleanor Crook Foundation renewed efforts to tackle malnutrition, linking nutrition to education and economic growth. Speech-Language Impact Post-COVID: Michigan’s Alpena ESD reports nearly double the number of children with speech and language impairments since COVID. Higher-Ed + Research Support: UNESCO convened Jamaica’s validation meeting for its Health and Family Life Education study, reviewing school-based sexuality education outcomes. Funding + Accountability in Higher Education: Fiji’s TSLS and Higher Education Commission signed an MoU to improve monitoring and ensure scholarships back accredited, workforce-relevant programs.