Student Visa Costs: Australia raised student visa charges effective July 1, with Subclass 500 jumping about 25% (Ksh260,000 to Ksh323,000), plus higher Temporary Graduate Visa fees—adding pressure on international students, including Kenyans. School Closures: Durham High School in County Durham is set to close at term end, leaving pupils, parents, and staff facing uncertainty and sparking online debate about sudden closures. Budget & Support in Ontario: Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board approved a $207.2M 2026-27 budget, expanding special education staffing, sensory spaces, faster internet, and mental-health supports. Student Housing Fees: UCC Students’ Representative Council told students not to pay unapproved hostel rent increases, urging reporting to the Rent Control Department. AI in Classrooms: Georgia teachers say generative AI helps them save time and create materials, but many doubt it helps with grading and worry about student use. Safety Alerts & Violence: A Zamboanga City school stabbing left two students wounded after alleged bullying; Lagos also stepped up sensitisation on sexual violence, bullying, cultism, and drug abuse. Higher Ed Policy: VCU is considering faster 3-year degree pathways, while faculty groups warn against cutting corners. Learning Disrupted by Tragedy: Lahore reported another school roof collapse during a summer camp, killing a 10-year-old and injuring workers.