Global Teacher Exchange Push: Philippines’ DepEd is setting up a one-stop fair to help public school teachers find international scholarships and exchange programs, arguing global exposure improves classroom practice. Back-to-School Support: Valenzuela City will give free school kits to 78,453 public elementary students, including learners with special needs. Student Focused Tech for Study: University of Bristol students created Novi, a library phone-distraction blocker that forces users to physically walk to unlock their phones. AI in Grading: A Cambridge-led study finds AI essay graders often reward “style over substance,” leaning on surface writing features. Teacher Recognition: Youngstown State teacher educator Billy Green wins Ohio’s Outstanding Teacher Educator Award, highlighting mentorship and student support. Mentorship Spotlight: YSU counseling professor Jake Protivnak discusses mentorship on an Ohio counseling podcast. Safety & Accountability: Kenya arrests eight students over a deadly girls’ school dorm fire that killed 16; in France, a nursery teacher in Dinard is charged with sexually assaulting four children. Education Access & Equity: Ireland-medium school leaders warn A-Level subject choices are shrinking due to specialist teacher shortages. Student Success Stories: Forest Park student Lily Sarder earns a national BPA award; CalKIDS in California expands scholarships for eligible Latino students.