AI in Schools: New Zealand’s Education Review Office says AI is already common in classrooms, but schools lack a consistent national framework for safe, ethical use. Student Support & Safety: Lagos child-protection group CAPRIGHTS-VP is rolling out “School Mobile Safe Spaces” with trained facilitators and counsellors to help vulnerable students recognize abuse and report it. Back-to-School Access: A Miami-Dade Children’s Trust Family Expo is connecting families to child care, health services, and school readiness help, while in Arkansas “Stuff the Bus” topped 33,313 donated supply items. Assessment Accommodations: Notre Dame testing accommodations are under renewed debate as universities expand supports like extra time and private rooms—without lowering standards. School Choice & Testing Flexibility: Iowa’s “learner driven” shift and a Missouri-style push for waivers highlight growing pressure to move beyond mandatory testing. Local School Politics: Pasco County voters face key school board races on Aug. 18, with District 1 and 3 incumbents stepping down. Teacher Spotlight: A Utah teacher returned from open-heart surgery and paralyzed vocal cords to keep using music and storytelling in her English classes. Education Policy & Language: Ghana’s education ministry clarified foreign languages won’t be compulsory under its basic-school language policy.