Digital Access: Louisiana is distributing more than 25,000 Apple computers and tablets to 11 adult-education and workforce groups, backed by $18 million in state awards. The devices come with digital-skills training; community and technical colleges receive 13,000 to extend classes into 10 parishes without adult-education sites. Reading Research: Studies in Indiana and Ohio suggest that telling students early when they are behind—and setting a clear bar for promotion—can spur academic growth, even among students who ultimately pass. School Governance: A Tennessee judge kept the Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover on hold, scheduling a Dec. 2 hearing on whether the local court can hear the district’s challenge. Funding and Policy: Connecticut educators are pressing lawmakers to update school funding and consider classroom cellphone rules, while Colorado districts await details on how newly approved measures will deliver additional K-12 resources. Global Higher Education: South Korea has surpassed 300,000 international students a year ahead of its target, though some colleges still face high dropout rates and reliance on students from a few countries.