Education Policy & Accountability: A national parental rights group published a “Back to School Checklist” urging families to review opt-out rules and push districts to keep politics out of classrooms. School Safety: Alberta rolled out provincewide school emergency preparedness standards, requiring prevention-to-recovery planning, drills, and staff training. Classroom Conditions: French high school protests over resources and staffing left dozens injured and at least 164 detained, with demonstrations expected to continue alongside a public-sector strike. Funding & Student Support: U.S. Senator Merkley and Reps. McBath and Brown reintroduced a bill to reduce class sizes in early grades. Childcare Access: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula launched a centralized childcare website to help families find licensed options and support programs. Workforce & Career Pathways: Qatar’s Career Village brought high schoolers to employer-led simulations and workshops to map education routes to jobs. Higher Ed & Research Use: Multiple U.S. universities highlighted how surveys like NSSE and BCSSE are used to revise curricula and improve teaching, including general education core changes and engagement-focused support. AI Governance in Education: UNESCO called for responsible AI use in education as governments and institutions grapple with how to manage risks. Grants & Innovation: University of Mount Olive won nearly $3M in Title III funding to build AI-enabled pathways for rural student success and workforce prep.