Student Safety & Accountability (Philippines): Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Nartatez Jr. says the investigation into Ateneo men’s basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili’s drowning is about 80% complete, urging schools and sports groups to put student welfare first as more witnesses are subpoenaed. School Fire Emergency (Japan): Eight students and three teachers were hospitalized after a fire at Takinogawa No. 3 Elementary School in Tokyo, with about 350 people evacuated and firefighters taking roughly three hours to put it out. Teacher Misconduct Case (Georgia/US): A suspended Georgia teacher accused of sex with six students is now described in court documents as having been blackmailed over an OnlyFans account, with additional charges tied to alleged grooming and tampering. Student Loan Relief (US): The Education Department announced a 1% federal student loan interest rate cut for some borrowers who use auto-pay (and may need to consolidate), aiming to make repayment easier. Religious Curriculum Fight (Texas/US): Texas’ proposed student reading list would require specific Bible passages across grades K-12, drawing criticism over Christian sourcing and lack of clear historical or devotional framing. Teacher Pay & Labor (Louisiana/US): Bossier Parish approved another educator pay raise plus larger “back to school” checks, citing retirement-savings redirection. Education Policy Backlash (India): Madhya Pradesh opened teacher transfer applications with new eligibility rules (including strict attendance), but teacher groups warn most won’t qualify due to technical and record-keeping issues. Student Protests (Philippines): Ateneo students and staff walked out of classes in black to demand truth and accountability over the Aurora drowning deaths. Career Skills for Students (US): Tuscaloosa County students built a 36-foot trailer in a hands-on welding workshop, linking classroom learning to real workforce training. Social Media Ban Debate (Guernsey/UK): Pupils discussed whether a ban on under-16 social media would help or just push kids to find workarounds.