Federal Education Tour: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Massachusetts, touring classrooms and holding a teacher roundtable on state-led education, chronic absenteeism, and teacher retention—pushing for stronger local decision-making. Alzheimer’s Diagnostics Access: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics partnered to expand blood tests for Alzheimer’s amyloid pathology across Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to ease specialist and imaging gaps. Immigration & Schools: A new Trump plan could cut U.S. visa-processing sites across Africa from 50 to 20, forcing many applicants to travel farther—raising barriers for families and students. Summer Meals: Midland Public Schools will offer free summer breakfasts and lunches at six sites starting June 8 through August, no sign-up required. Rural Innovation: Vermont’s UVM RISE Summit (June 16) spotlights “AI and the Future Rural Economy,” focusing on community-university partnerships. Higher Ed & Health Workforce: Haskell Indian Nations University and the Indian Health Service signed an agreement to build a new clinic on campus, expanding Native student training and health care access. Local School Support: Sharon-Mutual High School released its second-semester honor rolls, recognizing top student achievement.