Leadership Shake-Up (U.S. Florida): Florida’s Board of Education unanimously confirmed Dr. Henry Mack as the new education commissioner, with supporters framing him as aligned with parental rights, school choice, and “classical” education. Teacher Workforce & Pay Tensions (Australia): In Victoria, a second teacher strike is expected to disrupt public schools, with tens of thousands of educators gathering in Melbourne after rejecting a state pay deal. Skills-to-Jobs Pipeline (U.S. Philadelphia): The Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division launched a second Philadelphia Skills Initiative cohort to train local residents for skilled-trades roles. Competency-Driven Reform (Malaysia): Malaysia’s TVET leaders urged a shift from qualification-based schooling to competency-based talent systems tied to employer needs, especially in digital and AI-linked sectors. Caregiving and Retirement Planning (U.S. Research): A new EBRI/Greenwald analysis finds unpaid caregivers report higher financial strain and lower retirement confidence than non-caregivers. Early Learning & Curriculum (U.S. Early Childhood): Celebree School promoted Kristen Miller to Vice President of Education to push curriculum quality and kindergarten readiness. Health & Learning Support (U.S. Military Nutrition Research): Navy researchers partnered with training commands to adjust boot-camp menus after finding baseline vitamin D and omega-3 gaps linked to injury risk.