School Funding: East Idaho districts are asking voters for more than $65 million in November, mainly through supplemental levies; no bonds are on the ballot. Teacher Recognition: Kennewick kindergarten teacher Kori Cannon was named Washington’s 2027 Teacher of the Year, while Lethbridge science teacher Cilena Mathieu earned a national STEM teaching award. STEM & Careers: Indianapolis’ William Penn Middle School won Indiana’s 2026 STEM School of Excellence and a $20,000 grant. Georgia is also partnering with Home Depot to give middle and high school students hands-on introductions to skilled trades. Higher Education: UK universities are pulling admission offers from some international students as visa refusals rise and stricter rules put recruitment licences at risk. A separate report urges the UK to double annual medical-school places to 15,000. Classroom Practice: Chicago teachers are using food to teach science and other subjects, with free lesson resources now available to educators nationwide.