French Education Protests: Students, parents, and unions hit the streets across France demanding more teachers, better school buildings, and fixes to overcrowding and “Parcoursup,” with officials citing thousands of arrests and injuries as police use tear gas and water cannons and hundreds of schools partially or fully close. Teacher Pay & Strikes: Ireland’s teachers union ordered two 24-hour strikes later this month over pay, threatening disruption for thousands of primary schools, while a US district faces a looming strike unless salary demands are met. Student Safety & Mental Health: Malaysia reported a Form One student seriously injured after a suspected third-floor fall, with police looking at academic pressure; Turkey saw a stabbing at a middle school that injured eight girls, and authorities detained the alleged attacker. Campus Accountability: At Cornell, students rallied over the university’s handling of a fraternity rape allegation involving “Jane Doe,” with faculty moving toward a no-confidence resolution. AI in Schools: Chicago opened an AI-driven K-8 school with “guides” instead of traditional teachers, drawing expert concern about unproven outcomes. Teachers’ Workforce Goals: Namibia set a 2030 target to ensure every learner is taught by a qualified teacher. Higher Education Costs: Ireland cut the annual student contribution fee by €150 in Budget 2027, with refunds possible for students who already paid. Notable Education Wins: UW–Madison physics professor Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize for neutrino research, highlighting global impact from university science.