Workforce & Training Policy: Florida approved a rule tightening access for undocumented students to district postsecondary career and technical programs, raising fears of lost education and job pathways. Workforce Funding: Alabama launched its Workforce Pell process; Lawson State’s 10-week lineworker program became the first approved track, with hands-on training tied to employer demand. Special Education Oversight: California’s Elk Grove Unified faces a test after a WestEd review rated its IEP implementation “emerging,” citing inconsistent delivery across campuses. Hiring & Career Fairs: Recovery-Friendly Career Fair connected about 50 students with employers and support partners focused on second chances. Local Government Jobs: County commissions in multiple places moved to fill school board and other vacancies, including a District 11 school board seat application window. Workplace Mental Health: North Bay Police Service Detective Constable Zach Dagg won an award for normalizing mental health conversations on the job. AI in Education: Marshall University appointed its first chief academic AI officer, tasked with balancing innovation with integrity, privacy, and misinformation risks. Job Market Signals: Robert Half reports 55% of Gen Z workers plan to look for a new role before year-end, prioritizing benefits, advancement, and flexibility. Aviation Career Pathways: Vermont hosted a girls’ aviation tour at Heritage Aviation to show real flight-industry roles and education pathways.