Higher Ed Access (Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed RA 12325, expanding free tuition and fee support under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, with extra help for disadvantaged students and more covered education costs. School Safety Drills (Philippines): The Department of Education is rolling out nationwide active-shooter drills, after warnings that hyper-realistic threat simulations can harm students; one drill at Carlos F. Gonzales High School had students barricading doors while police swept halls. Teacher Legal Protection (Malaysia): NUTP will fund RM1.5 million yearly to help teachers facing civil suits and criminal cases tied to their work, including legal costs that can reach RM80,000. Immigration & Campus Rules (US): Florida’s Board of Governors voted to bar undocumented students from enrolling in its public universities starting 2027-28. Classroom Tech & Student Wellbeing (US): Indiana schools must keep students separated from personal wireless devices all day, with limited exceptions for medical or language needs. Teacher Recognition (US): Alaska named Emily Moody Alaska History Teacher of the Year, and Maryland announced seven finalists for 2027 Teacher of the Year. Student Support (US): Naperville D203 launched a Kid Booster Resource Center to centralize winter gear and basic personal supplies for students. Campus Life & Learning (US): A Tennessee AI grant will fund an AI tool to help teachers deliver math and reading remediation support. Accountability & Harm (US): A Bay Shore high school art teacher was arrested for allegedly stalking a former student he had a sexual relationship with. Community & Arts (US): A Louisiana university professor’s new play “Late Shift” premieres at Mandeville’s 30 by Ninety Theatre.