Leaving Cert support for dyslexic students: A Wicklow student with severe dyslexia and dyspraxia says exam conditions add extra barriers, from switching between paper and laptop to formatting and navigation demands. Student pathways after dropping out: Another Leaving Cert story follows a student who left school in second year, rebuilt confidence through Junior Cycle as an external student, and is now aiming for top points. Literacy planning in schools: New Ulm Public Schools shared its READ Act Local Literacy Plan, using screening tools and progress monitoring while pushing stronger teacher-parent-student communication. Education reform pressure: Indonesia’s low results on early academic competency tests are renewing calls for reforms, especially around school governance and teacher recruitment. AI literacy in classrooms: A New Zealand-led framework focuses on critical thinking about AI rather than just teaching students which buttons to press. Higher-ed policy and visas: UK universities warn new student visa compliance rules could hit Scotland hard, while US proposed changes to F-1 “duration of status” raise concerns for post-study work. School safety: Educators in northwest Ohio joined a bootcamp on emergency services, de-escalation, and safety careers. Cyber and learning platforms: Canvas users were affected by a hack, with Instructure saying involved data was returned and destroyed.