AI in Teaching: A new Educator Confidence Report finds 8 in 10 educators now use AI tools in their workflow or classrooms, up sharply from 3 years ago, with teachers weighing quality materials and relationships as they adapt. Rural Learning Access: The USDA awarded $749,400 to Wisconsin’s CESA 10 to upgrade distance learning for 14,445 rural students and 1,914 educators across 12 counties, replacing aging infrastructure and expanding course options. Early Childhood & Family Support: The Philippines’ DepEd expanded its Kaagapay Program nationwide to help parents and caregivers act as co-educators, aiming to prevent bullying and strengthen positive discipline amid concerns about school violence. Curriculum & Culture: Lithuania will make Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko’s works mandatory next school year, citing cultural ties and support for Ukrainian students. Education Research Under Pressure: U.S. education researchers are pushing back on proposed EDGAR rule changes that could delay funding and reshape what counts as “research quality,” warning of political interference. STEM & Workforce: Malaysia reported training 21,391 semiconductor talents via higher education and technical programs, targeting 60,000 skilled workers by 2030. Student Safety: Malaysia’s Kedah Education Department is monitoring a Form One student injured after an alleged fall from a school third floor, with police investigating possible academic pressure.