Education Budget Fight (Philippines): A civil society group, E-Net Philippines, is urging lawmakers to reverse proposed 2027 cuts to the Department of Education, warning that reductions would hit special needs education, Indigenous Peoples education, and alternative learning pathways. Classroom Capacity (Malaysia): Malaysia’s education ministry says industrialised building system projects will add classrooms in Melaka, easing overcrowding and letting schools return music rooms and labs to their original uses. Teacher Training (Qatar): Qatar launched the third cohort of its “Khibrat” teachers fellowship, pairing classroom orientation with professional immersion abroad and requiring participants to bring back school improvement projects. Inclusive Reform (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka’s education leadership says new reforms will focus more on inclusive education, with curriculum and teaching changes aimed at equal opportunities. Healthcare-education Link (Qatar): UDST signed MoUs with two hospitals to expand clinical training, applied research, and staff exchanges. Learning Outcomes (OECD/PISA): New PISA results show sharp declines in Ireland’s reading and maths over the decade and steep drops for Israel, while Singapore and Ireland still rank near the top overall. Safety in Schools (Canada): Food Allergy Canada is pushing for laws requiring all schools to stock epinephrine after an allergy incident led to a temporary closure in Alberta. Workforce Data (Ohio): Ohio unveiled new dashboards tracking high school outcomes into college and careers, connecting education data with employment and earnings. Adult Learning (Indiana, US): Indiana’s workforce agency named a local adult education provider a “Program of Excellence” for strong outcomes and employer-linked training.