School Supplies Push: The Philippines launches “Bagong Bag sa Mag-aaral” to deliver school bags and learning materials to 2 million K-3 learners nationwide, aiming to cut back-to-school costs for families. STEM Learning Boost: Malaysia opens a drone-based “STEM Room” model to make science and tech more hands-on for students, linking drones to coding, AI and real-world problem solving. Feeding for Learning: Philippines Senate leaders back expanded school feeding, extending coverage to all K and Grade 1 pupils and adding more feeding days to tackle hunger and malnutrition. Teacher Access to AI: A new study finds most K-12 teachers get little or no formal guidance on using AI tools, raising concerns about inconsistent classroom use. Student Support via Scholarships: In Telangana, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna distribute scholarships to 180 government-school students, covering education expenses. Public Health Warning: Malaysia’s education and community groups urge urgent action against rising vaping among schoolchildren, citing flavored products and online marketing. Safety and Access: A road-crossing teaching model helps students at a special school practice safer pedestrian movement, including for wheelchair and low-vision users. Higher Ed in Conflict Zones: Lebanon allows private universities to run make-up exams for students unable to travel due to Israeli strikes or displacement. Campus Realities: Zimbabwe’s Midlands State University students report growing baboon attacks on campus, turning everyday learning into a survival challenge.