AI in Schools: Israel’s Education Ministry is rolling out “Program 720” to bring AI into classrooms, with Microsoft, Google and Amazon expected to meet strict security, privacy and accessibility rules while delivering personalized learning aligned to the national curriculum. Teacher Workforce: Burundi plans to recruit 5,000 teachers to tackle a major staffing shortage, using a competitive exam and district-level allocation across primary and secondary schools. Screen Rules in Schools: France is moving ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from the new school year, with unions warning implementation may be difficult. Religious Freedom vs School Policy: Germany’s far-right AfD renewed calls to ban Muslim headscarves for girls under 14, pointing to Austria’s similar rule. Right to Repair: New EU rules give Irish consumers a “right to repair” instead of replacement, aiming to cut waste from premature disposal. Education & Innovation: Britain is funding a £22m push to reduce animal testing in drug development using lab-grown miniature human organs. Learning Tech & Circular Materials: University of Surrey researchers unveiled a polymer that can break down into a gas when heated and reform when cooled, pointing to new circular waterproof coatings.