Teacher wellbeing & retention: A new report-style piece argues teacher departures are driven by worsening classroom pressure—more disruption, anxiety, and less admin backup—turning idealism into burnout. Student support & learning access: The FAFSA platform now gives instant feedback on eligibility and flags mistakes right away, aiming to reduce delays for students applying for aid. Higher-ed funding & research: Bridgewater College awarded 18 students summer research funding with housing and stipends, while Osmania University launched new research seed grants for teachers and students to fund international exposure. K-12 classroom grants: Springfield Public Schools is raising $300,000 to fund teacher-led projects after last year’s requests outpaced available grants. Student life updates: Roanoke Rapids schools approved $249,000 for Chromebook refreshes, and Monroe County Community College is running 20 K-12 summer camps. Safety & accountability: In the Henry Nowak case, court coverage and released bodycam footage have renewed scrutiny after police handcuffed the dying student while he pleaded, “I’ve been stabbed” and “I can’t breathe.” International student rules: Ireland issued updated long-term visa guidance for non-EU students studying over 90 days.