Higher Ed Policy: Nepal’s Ministry of Education and Sports wrapped a “Policy Lab” on university faculty recruitment, development and promotion, urging transparent, inclusive, result-oriented systems to boost research, innovation and retention. Workforce & STEM Funding: The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $100M initiative to expand critical-minerals education, with Missouri S&T among the funded universities aiming to double mining-related graduates in two years. Teacher Pipeline: Arizona’s Central Arizona College opened applications for an online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with fieldwork and K-8 certification pathways. Early Learning & Inclusion: Malaysia’s MOE plans to apply to UNESCO to recognize “Gendang 24 Perayaan,” and Ghana’s MENFYD mentored 300 girls with life stories plus health and mental wellbeing topics. School Access & Safety: Yemen’s education ministry set make-up exam schedules for secondary science and arts students, while Western Cape opened a 2027 transfer window for parents. Digital Learning: Tanzania’s Helios Towers launched an ICT lab at Katale Secondary School with computers and training support. Local Governance & Education: Nigeria’s Gombe state received a taskforce blueprint to reform basic and technical education, with implementation promised.