Student Debt Deadline: Millions of federal student loan borrowers face a key Sept. 29 deadline as the SAVE plan winds down, with about 6 million still needing to switch repayment options. Religious Rights in Schools: Ghana’s Muslim Mission is urging mission schools to protect Muslim students’ rights to wear hijab and pray freely. Virtual Learning Choice: Milwaukee Virtual School enrollment stays open until Friday, with leaders stressing that virtual success depends on daily engagement and strong time management. Student Learning Beyond Grades: A new education perspective argues grades can miss real growth, pushing schools to look at learning evidence, not just letter scores. AI in Education Debate: First lady Melania Trump promoted AI tools for students in North Carolina, while educators and unions elsewhere are calling for clearer rules on how AI is used in classrooms. International Student Visas: A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump-era visa stay limits for foreign students and journalists, citing major harm to higher education. Workforce Pathways: Floyd County students in a building trades program helped construct a house with a local housing initiative, showing CTE’s real-world payoff. Curriculum & Access: Kuwait plans to align secondary school tracks with overseas scholarship and university admission requirements for 2026/27.