School Safety: A 14-year-old student was arrested after shooting and wounding a headmaster and teacher at a school near Marseille, France; neither victim was in life-threatening condition. International Students: UC Berkeley plans to oppose a U.S. proposal requiring universities to pay $70,000 to recommend an international graduate for work authorization, plus $30,000 for later recommendations—a cost critics say could deter students. Teacher Strikes: Classes resumed in parts of Ghana after unions suspended a nationwide strike over unpaid allowances and promotion arrears, but say discussions with the government continue. Keeping Girls in School: Nigeria’s First Lady announced a 2 billion naira grant for 100,000 learners, alongside distribution of two million sanitary-pad packs and school supplies to girls. Student Opportunity: Seventeen Filipino high school students qualified for an international science competition in South Korea, but travel costs of up to 150,000 pesos each could keep some from attending. France’s Education Protests: Demonstrations that began over deteriorating school buildings have widened to concerns about missed teaching days in disadvantaged areas and confusing post-school application systems. Teaching Recognition: Saskatoon Grade 2 teacher Amanda Jobb is among four Saskatchewan educators honored with the 2026 Prime Minister’s Awards, recognizing her welcoming, student-focused classroom.