Higher-Education Accountability: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged university presidents and governing boards to publish by end of 2026 clear commitments on admissions transparency, academic quality, research, and public service as trust in higher ed hits historic lows. Early-Childhood Policy Shock: Reports say a Trump administration overhaul could gut Head Start’s federal quality standards, replacing them with far shorter rules and pushing most details to states and localities. Tech in Schools, With Limits: Arlington Public Schools begins a two-year iPad pilot that reduces access for younger grades while testing shared carts; elsewhere, a New York district paused a humanoid robot teaching-assistant pilot over student data privacy talks. AI Governance in Education: A Connecticut Supreme Court order required an attorney to complete education after ChatGPT-related filing errors, treating negligence in using new tech as the issue. Learning for Development: Tanzania’s education leaders tied reforms to Vision 2050 and skills for a digital economy, while Ghana and Malta launched a partnership to strengthen ethics education from kindergarten through junior high. Classroom Support & Equity: Pakistan reported about 18,000 of 26,000 identified out-of-school children enrolled in non-formal education, with concern about a weak exit path to mainstream schools. Community Investment: Jersey City’s Educational Arts Team received a $200,000 donation to expand arts-based learning, and Minnesota’s UMES veterinary medicine program awaits an accreditation decision after a site visit.