Higher Ed Accountability in Practice: Bethel, William Jewell, Youngstown State, Tulane, Carlow, Winthrop, California Lutheran, and UNC Wilmington describe how they use NSSE/BCSSE and related surveys to drive curriculum changes, faculty support, and student engagement targets. Education Finance Gap at UNGA81: Education Above All (EAA) says the world is facing a steep education funding shortfall and highlights efforts to protect schooling in conflict while mobilizing new financing. Private School Rules in Qatar: Qatar’s education ministry unveiled regulatory facilitations and incentives for private schools and kindergartens, including streamlined licensing and capacity adjustments. Talent Pipeline Push in Nigeria: Nigeria’s education minister set a goal of 10 million globally certified Nigerians by 2030 and 1 million export-linked jobs, citing curriculum reform and better work-based learning. Sex Education Scrutiny in New York: NYCLU reports many districts use outdated or misleading materials and finds widespread abstinence-heavy approaches. Regional Higher-Education Cooperation: Malaysia and Kazakhstan move to revive ties, expanding cooperation into areas like AI and skills. Local Education Moves: Kenya’s education reforms and Qatar’s student awards ceremony highlight ongoing system and talent efforts. Workforce and Skills: Singapore links semiconductor growth to AI-era workforce transformation and skills pathways.