Back-to-School Support: Tangipahoa Parish’s “Get on the Bus” campaign is raising funds for backpacks and supplies, with donor names featured on the campaign bus and at summer back-to-school events. Student Safety & Rights: Nigeria’s NUT Oyo State chapter is demanding urgent action to secure the safe release of abducted pupils and teachers, citing disturbing new videos. Music Access: Ohio’s Music Matters collected instruments statewide so students can get hands-on music education, with repairs and distribution planned. Disability Protections: Colorado Gov. Polis signed SB 125 to strengthen accommodations for students with disabilities and create a clearer complaint process for families. Exam Disruption: India’s CUET-UG 2026 faced a technical glitch at some centers; NTA says affected students who left will get a one-time rescheduled chance. Learning Pathways: Southwestern Adventist University and Hill College launched “SWAU in Two” to streamline transfers into bachelor’s degrees. Student Mental Health: A long-term study finds perfectionism among college students is rising, with fear of failure increasing faster. Housing Pressure: Sault College is asking the community for off-campus housing options as on-campus space hits capacity. Hands-on Career Prep: Tuolumne County’s CTE Expo gave students interactive career demos, pathways, and real-world salary info.