School Reform: The Philippines’ DepEd is rolling out a clearer three-term school calendar (June 8–Sept. 15; Sept. 16–Dec. 18; Jan. 4–April 8) plus updated lesson planning, assessment rules, and stronger senior high curriculum support for millions of students and nearly 900,000 teachers. Parenting Support: Qatar Foundation’s Kanaf Parenting Centre is running targeted workshops for prospective parents, pregnant women, fathers, and new parents to build confidence and a stable home environment. Child Safety & Welfare: Colorado youth treatment centers made 1,154 calls to the child abuse hotline over five years, but most reports were “screened out,” raising concerns about how cases get investigated. Foster Care & Adoption: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe appointed an advocate to the State Foster Care and Adoption Board, highlighting ongoing attention to foster and adoptive families. Family Life & Community: A Jacksonville-area program is hosting weekly play dates for families with kids ages 0–3 to reduce isolation and connect parents to local resources. Online Safety: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says tech firms must stop children from sending or receiving naked images or face new laws. Adoption Abuse Allegation: Police in Seremban arrested a woman accused of confining an adopted 9-year-old in a storeroom and allegedly beating her.