School Supplies Push (Philippines): San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora helped distribute updated rubber shoes and PE uniforms to 13,000 K-12 students, aiming to cut family costs and support the new school year. Student Protests & Safety (India): In Bihar, hundreds of students clashed with police over alleged exam leaks tied to a competitive state recruitment test. College Affordability (Canada): Ontario’s OSAP changes cut the share of non-repayable grants from 85% to 25%, leaving graduate students bracing for higher debt and more reliance on food banks. Higher Ed Access (U.S.): Florida’s new rule requires proof of legal status for admission to the Florida College System, raising concerns about lost tuition revenue and impacts on dual enrollment. Funding for HBCUs (U.S.): Miles College and 11 other HBCUs received $1M donations from the Dimon Fund to strengthen endowments and long-range planning. Workforce Training (U.S.): Central Alabama Community College expanded manufacturing pathways through its F.A.M.E. Industrial Automation Technician program, pairing classroom learning with paid apprenticeships. Campus Life & Learning (U.S.): Calvert County schools opened amid cellphone-policy changes and a measles watch; meanwhile, Caltech grad students are running free “Molecular Mysteries” science sessions for kids at Pasadena Public Library. Student Debt Warning (U.S.): New federal student loan limits could leave some graduate students with funding gaps as Grad PLUS is phased out for most new borrowers. Campus Discipline (U.S.): North Point High School students face assault-related charges after fights erupted on the first day of school.