Teacher Training & Research Skills: Ohio University’s CTLA is running a hybrid “From Scholarly Teaching to Research” faculty certification with five workshops, a literature-review focus, and support moving from a teaching problem to data collection and analysis; applicants can earn a $1,000 stipend and leave with a conference proposal or SoTL draft. AI in the Classroom: Malaysia’s English language teaching leaders say AI means rethinking teaching and assessment toward problem-, project-, and task-based learning, while Bahrain’s education minister highlighted UNESCO and Microsoft-backed efforts to integrate AI without losing traditional classroom balance. Curriculum & Learning Support: India’s UP government approved ₹11.37 crore under PM SHRI for primary learning kits and teaching-learning materials aimed at boosting Nipun targets. School Safety & Screen Time: Baja California is drafting guidelines to restrict cellphone use in elementary and middle schools, stressing parent-teacher cooperation. Policy & Access: Bhutan’s education ministry says teacher hiring is based on system needs, not the number of B.Ed graduates produced. Language & Identity: Eritrean diaspora-focused mother-tongue education planning in Switzerland set up a task force for school administration and textbooks, alongside teacher training needs.