Teacher Career Pathways: Philippines Education Secretary Sonny Angara swore in 956 newly promoted teachers and school heads in Caraga, highlighting the Expanded Career Progression system meant to end “retire as Teacher I” career stagnation. K-12 Digital Skills: Northwest ISD in Texas approved eReflect’s Typesy keyboarding and typing platform under an RFP, aiming for consistent classroom typing instruction as schools expand digital learning. STEM and Access to Elite Pathways: In India, welfare residential students cracked JEE Advanced, including a Telangana student ranked 831, underscoring how targeted support can open top engineering routes. School Safety and Restraint Rules: New Zealand reported 9,378 physical restraint incidents since 2023 guidelines, with schools citing rising complexity and limited support as a “recipe for crisis.” Civic Learning in Higher Ed: Rutgers–New Brunswick earned an ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge seal for structured, nonpartisan student voter engagement. Education Procurement Scrutiny: India’s education ministry is seeking a detailed report on CBSE’s on-screen marking contract amid allegations of tender irregularities. Inclusive Sports Education: FIFA launched a female health and performance education platform to address research gaps that have long skewed toward male athletes. Workforce Training: A Philippines TVET scholarship program (Iskolar ni Juan) produced 500+ manufacturing-ready graduates through mechatronics and on-the-job training.