Higher-Education Trust: A new analysis of U.S. public opinion finds confidence in higher education has fallen to 38% of adults—down from 57% in 2015—fueling renewed pressure on universities to respond to federal calls for admissions, free-speech, and broader accountability. State Education Governance: In West Virginia, lawmakers and the state Board of Education are battling in court over whether the legislature can control board regulations, a fight tied to the board’s long-standing independence. K-12 Curriculum Updates: India’s NCERT says no Grade 9 math topics were dropped; concepts were reorganized across chapters, with the final syllabus due in October after feedback. School Support & Equity: Oklahoma’s education board approved 56 waivers affecting library media staffing, as advocates argue full-time certified specialists improve outcomes. Skills Pipeline: Indiana students toured Ivy Tech at a Skilled Trades Fair, meeting employers and trying hands-on and VR training. Research & Learning Design: A new set of case studies highlights how universities use NSSE/BCSSE results to map survey items to curriculum changes and improve teaching and student engagement.