School Safety & Accountability: The Philippine DILG said there’s no reason to charge other Ateneo student-athletes present during a hazing-linked training where two players died, though CIDG’s hazing framework could still treat “mere presence” as participation—leaving students potentially as witnesses instead of respondents. Threats in Schools: Police said a supposed Batangas school shooting threat came from a “bullied” Grade 10 student account, now under Anti-Cybercrime investigation. Violence Against Educators: In Nigeria’s Borno, Boko Haram reportedly stormed a town during NECO exams, abducting students and teachers and killing at least one teacher. Teacher Workforce Pressure: Kenyan teachers criticized TSC delocalisation transfers for uprooting families, while in the Philippines Benguet hired 111 teachers and guidance associates to expand learner support. Language Policy: CBSE issued three-language policy guidelines, exempting the current Class 10 batch and giving Class 9 a one-time relaxation. Student Access & Support: Bahrain launched its first cohort into the IB Middle Years Programme for government school pupils, citing confidence and global pathways; Iowa passed a law to standardize how schools screen and serve gifted students. Learning Tech in Class: At Pocantico Hills, students used AI tools like translation devices and AI clubs to build English skills and ethical AI use. Exam & Admissions Updates: UPTET 2026 admit cards are out for July 2–4 exams, and CUET-UG counselling choice-filling has a July 1 deadline. Student Welfare in Focus: Police investigated abduction of two pupils by a tricycle operator in Abia, and a separate case in Rochester involves a teacher alleging the district let him go after he tried to protect students.