Student Safety & Discipline: Malaysia’s teachers’ union says educators are increasingly afraid to discipline students due to lawsuits, police reports, and online backlash, renewing calls for a Teachers’ Protection Act. Mental Health Support: California permanently funds free online suicide prevention training for students 13+ plus K-12 teachers, administrators, and families after Gov. Newsom signed AB 2003. Exam Integrity & Student Rights: India’s NEET-UG 2026 results drew fresh anger after a tougher re-exam and claims of score discrepancies; Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for rebuilding the education system “from scratch” amid paper-leak fallout, while Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker backed protesting students. Higher Ed Access & Costs: Lawmakers reintroduced a bill to block federal aid for “worthless degrees” that don’t lead to meaningful career outcomes, and Tamil Nadu pledged collateral-free education loans for over 1 lakh students. International Students’ Visa Uncertainty: The U.S. finalized a four-year cap on F-1/J-1/I stays, ending “duration of status,” raising anxiety for Indian students and scholars. School Community Updates: El Paso ISD removed an X post that appeared to show a Pride flag in a classroom without explanation. Local Education News: Borno confirmed a proof-of-life video for 36 kidnapped Lassa students; in Uganda, a school bus crash killed 19 students.