PISA Update (Philippines): The Philippines says its 2025 gains mark a turnaround from 2022, rising to 15th from the bottom in science, 17th in math and 19th in reading, with mean score jumps of 17, 16 and 20 points respectively. International Literacy Day (Global): UNESCO’s 60th anniversary theme—“Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity”—highlights that 739 million adults and young people still lack basic literacy, with women most affected. International Literacy Day (India): Himachal Pradesh reports 99.55% literacy under ULLAS and receives a national award. PISA Debate (Scotland/UK): Scotland’s education leaders defend “real strengths” as critics argue the curriculum shift away from knowledge-based learning is behind declines. Higher Ed/Research Ethics (Europe–Israel): A new investigation finds dozens of European universities kept partnerships with Israeli defense-linked entities despite promises to cut ties, including potentially dual-use projects. AI & Schools (Finland/US): Finland warns of a deepfake crisis reaching schools, while US districts face renewed pressure over AI use in classrooms. School Disruption (Jamaica): Sandals Foundation backs a $214M restoration of hurricane-damaged schools, aiming to get students back to learning. Workforce Training (US): Arizona State University joins the Foundry School effort to connect advanced manufacturing investment with engineering and leadership training. Tech in Learning (US): A federal lawsuit challenges a district’s push to make internet-connected devices mandatory during school hours.