Higher Ed Leadership: Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine welcomed Jennifer Hunt as dean, starting with orientation for incoming MD and MPH students and emphasizing collaboration as the school’s core strength. Education Policy & Equity: The World Bank says the Philippines’ Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) boosts education and human capital, but urges stronger links to jobs, skills training, and financial services so graduates don’t stay economically vulnerable. Student Learning & AI: A Supreme Court ruling on India’s paper-leak protests urged authorities to listen, counsel, and restrain police to prevent escalation, framing dialogue as the “most powerful tool.” School Systems & Access: South Africa’s Eastern Cape plans to close 123 under-enrolled schools, with more closures expected, pushing pupils to nearby schools. Health & Student Outcomes: Research highlights sleep as more important than screen time for kids’ school success, while a global study warns antibiotic resistance in children is rising. STEM/Research Capacity: Colorado’s School of Mines researchers are weighing data-center impacts on water and the energy grid as AI demand grows. Global Education Support: India’s Vidyanjali portal reports over 1.27 lakh schools and 32,500 volunteers newly registered to support government schooling.