Supreme Court & Student Inspiration: Justice Sonia Sotomayor made a surprise, two-day visit to Jordan School District in Utah, meeting students and teachers after students invited her by video—highlighting how civic learning can feel personal and powerful. Mental Health Support: Arizona State University marked Suicide Prevention Month with peer-led programs that train students to be “empowered bystanders,” including listening support through Devils 4 Devils. Student Safety Online: Trinidad and Tobago’s cyber unit warned students that predators monitor social media and urged families to limit what kids share about school and location. AI in Classrooms: New York City announced strict limits on AI tools and screens for younger students, including bans on AI grading and emotional-support chatbots. Teacher Hiring Funding: The Philippines’ DepEd and DBM pushed back on “zero hiring” claims, saying the 2027 budget includes funds for 64,530 teacher positions. Learning Under Pressure: In the Philippines, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers said improved PISA results don’t reflect poverty’s impact on learning. Books for Conflict Zones: Book Aid International shipped 18,000 new books to Sudan to support universities and libraries hit hard by war. Campus Climate & Speech: A nationwide survey found 31% of college students say some level of violence is acceptable to stop campus speech, keeping free-speech debates front and center. Equity & Access: West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack said his office will defend the Hope Scholarship voucher program again as a new lawsuit seeks to block its statewide expansion. Student Achievement: National Merit Corporation named more than 16,000 semifinalists, including dozens of students from Chattanooga-area schools.