Teacher Recognition: Rick O’Donnell was named Mansfield Teacher of the Year, highlighting his focus on clear routines, respect, and critical thinking in math at Mansfield Middle School. Professional Development: Tarsheed released a second edition of Professional Practices for Teachers to bridge theory and classroom practice as the new school year begins. Workforce Pathways: Ohio State University was selected for the Trump administration’s “Foundry School” manufacturing curriculum, aimed at training engineers and technicians for millions of skilled jobs by 2033. AI in Schools: The University of Winnipeg Collegiate made a mandatory AI literacy module for Grade 9 and 10 students, while Google Classroom expanded Gemini access to K-12 students, raising new monitoring and policy challenges. Equity and Enrollment: Michigan district snapshots show shifting demographics, including Hispanic enrollment at Oxford Bridges High and African American enrollment at East Jackson Elementary, alongside broader achievement-gap concerns tied to NAEP results. Global School Struggles: Cuba’s school reopening is marked by fuel, power, and teacher shortages, with families covering more costs as buses don’t run. Safety and Accountability: A Pennsylvania officer was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the killing of a college student after a wrong-house encounter, and New Jersey reported bias incidents at historically high levels as students returned.