Immigration & Higher Ed: The Trump administration finalized a major DHS rule capping F, J, and I visas at fixed stays—up to four years for students and exchange visitors, and up to 240 days for journalists (90 for Chinese nationals)—with extensions requiring extra approvals, raising fresh uncertainty for international students and campus planning. Assessment & Academic Integrity: Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) announced major changes to school-based assessments, phasing out many SBAs starting in 2027 as generative AI use grows, aiming to protect the integrity of CSEC and CAPE results. K–12 AI in Practice: Colorado’s Jeffco schools expanded student access to Google’s Gemini and NotebookLM, but teachers still set rules using a red/yellow/green approach—while fewer than one in three teachers say they feel prepared for AI changes. Student Safety & School Policy: A former Miami-Dade band teacher surrendered and faces felony charges tied to an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. State Education Updates: Tennessee’s TCAP dashboard is now live with district-level results, and Kansas reported a 9.1% drop in teacher vacancy rates this spring. Career Pathways: Tennessee launched TN QuantumWorks, a K–12 quantum tech and career awareness initiative piloted in Hamilton County before statewide expansion. Local Community Learning: Prime Bank and BERDO distributed Braille learning materials to support visually impaired students’ education. School Life & Events: AHEC announced upcoming Mini and Junior academies for elementary and middle school students focused on health care careers and mental health. Admissions Results: NTA declared SWAYAM January 2026 CBT course results and also released NEET-UG 2026 results, with counseling expected to stay on track.