Public Health: The U.S. measles situation is worsening fast—confirmed cases hit a 35-year high in 2026, surpassing all of 2025 with months left, driven largely by low vaccination rates and major outbreaks in places like Utah and South Carolina. K-12 Staffing: Georgia’s teacher shortage is getting worse even as the state tries pay boosts and alternative certification, with experts pointing to growing numbers of inexperienced hires and uneven district working conditions. Civil Rights & School Oversight: The Education Department is moving to limit civil rights investigations into racial disparities in schools, reshaping how K-12 compliance is enforced. Higher Ed & Admissions: Federal action is targeting medical school admissions practices, while other campus stories highlight ongoing scrutiny of how universities select students. Student Aid Policy: New “Trump Accounts” for children raise fresh questions about how savings will affect financial aid formulas. Health Safety & Food: The FDA is launching traceback work in a second cyclosporiasis outbreak as investigators try to track contaminated food through the supply chain. Community & Learning: A new Urban Cluster Resource Centre in Panvel, India, brings hundreds of schools under tighter municipal oversight—an education governance model worth watching.