Education Funding & Access: Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike unveiled a grant-based scholarship for metropolitan high school students heading to top overseas universities, covering tuition up to 8 million yen per year for about 10 students annually. Career & Technical Education: Ishpeming’s PCF Middle School Garden cut the ribbon on a new greenhouse, funded through a Michigan Section 61 grant, expanding hands-on agriculture learning for CTE students. Student Safety & Accountability: New Zealand’s Teaching Council confirmed it received serious concerns about Horowhenua College teacher Asaria Saili, who is not currently teaching while an investigation nears completion. Academic Results: Alberta students ranked among Canada’s best on PCAP in science, reading and math, while Texas STAAR updates show math and social studies gains but reading growth stalling in parts of the state. Mental Health Pressure: Parents of WPI students who died by suicide are urging the university to invest in mental health research and require a mental health course for first-years. School Choice & Equity Fight: Two Hollidaysburg teachers filed a civil rights lawsuit over a district display policy they say targets LGBTQ staff. Digital Learning & AI: Hong Kong teachers will complete at least 30 hours of digital education training every three years as AI use expands in schools. Teaching Content Controversy: Scotland launched a new educator module after concerns rose about nicotine pouches in classrooms. College & Pathways: UNI is launching EdvantageUNI, a centralized hub for professional learning, tutoring, and educator endorsements for Iowa districts and families. School Infrastructure: Coventry submitted plans for a “Year 7 Bridge” expansion with new teaching rooms, a central “heart” space, and a dance studio.