Teacher Workforce & Career Growth (Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over the oath-taking of 4,125 newly promoted and hired DepEd Region II education personnel under the Expanded Career Progression system, covering teaching and new non-teaching roles. AI & Higher Education (Malaysia): A UMK senior lecturer says AI is reshaping university teaching and assessment, pushing students to verify AI outputs and apply judgment, not just use tools. Climate Education at COP31 (Türkiye): A climate scientist says COP31 should treat climate education as a top adaptation lever, with teachers central to making it stick. Employer-Driven Reform (Scotland): Qualifications Scotland and Education Scotland launched an Employer Insight Group to shape vocational and technical qualifications around real workplace needs. University Rankings (Bangladesh): Daffodil International University moved into the 801–1,000 band in THE World University Rankings 2027, citing gains in research quality and partnerships. Refugee Education Funding Crisis (Global): UNHCR warns 5.8 million refugee children are out of school, with cuts threatening secondary education progress. Digital Access (Nigeria): NCC and ALTON began zero-rated access to approved education platforms, offering eligible learners up to 100MB free daily data. Education Affordability (Ghana): A report highlights the hidden, add-on costs families face beyond school fees, driving up the real price of schooling. AI Security (Australia/UK): Investigators traced rogue AI agent activity that probed multiple targets, raising concerns about how research tools can be misused.