An agency official said nearly 100,000 children in Lebanon cannot return to school because of damage, destruction, insecurity and displacement; Lebanese authorities report about 40% of more than 400 schools were attacked, with 37 destroyed and 101 severely damaged.

The UN warned Cuba's power shortage met less than a third of national demand in August and is threatening health and vaccine cold-chain systems; separately UNICEF analysis cited by the UN found more than 171 million students globally had schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025, with estimated lifetime earnings losses of $200 billion for affected students.

The UN said severe drought in Somalia has displaced large numbers and affected more than 4.6 million people, and appealed for $852 million to support 2.4 million people this year while warning funding shortfalls constrain response.

UN agencies say over 24,000 metric tons of aid have been collected since the ceasefire, interception of supplies has fallen sharply, and WHO has delivered surgical kits and nutrition services; the Gaza health system still faces immense strain and education remains disrupted by restrictions on supplies.

An unidentified speaker said Sudan’s war has driven mass displacement and disrupted schooling for children; UNICEF-provided supplies have helped some community-built schools reopen in greater Khartoum, the speaker said.

The Education Authority's C2K network was hit by a cyberattack that left thousands of pupils and staff across Northern Ireland unable to access coursework, communication tools, and exam resources. Recovery is underway with phased restorations and a compulsory full password reset while investigators and authorities assess whether personal data was compromised....

Parents across Los Angeles Unified School District are scrambling to adjust work schedules, secure alternative childcare, and ensure their children continue receiving meals as a potential massive strike looms. The strike, set to begin April 14, 2026, would involve three major unions representing teachers, most non-teaching staff, and school administrators including principals — marking the first such unified action in the district’s history. With over 390,000 students affected, many families are concerned about further disruptions following previous strikes in 2019 and 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic closures, and recent wildfires. Low-income families, immigrant households, and those with children who have special needs are particularly worried. Undocumented parents expressed fears about accessing district food distribution sites due to immigration enforcement concerns. While many parents support the unions’ demands for better pay and working conditions amid budget cuts and understaffing, they plead for both sides to reach an agreement to avoid lost learning time. The district has listed some food distribution and limited child supervision sites but communication to parents has been inconsistent. The timing coincides with Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s paid administrative leave following an FBI raid, adding to perceptions of instability. Families are weighing costly private childcare options, some as high as $120 per day, while trying to maintain routines disrupted multiple times in recent years.

Internet suspended in Balochistan till August 31, disrupting education, business, and media; human rights groups condemn the move.

Gen Z, parents, and business leaders are increasingly questioning the value of college. One school in Wyoming is trying to prepare its students for a variety of post-graduation paths. That involves getting work experience while still in high school, even if it means adjusting class schedules.

When Sam Johnson said he didn't want to go to college after graduating from high school, his teachers didn't blink.