The worldwide Microsoft 365 outage is disrupting school email, staff collaboration and education tools, with confirmed reports from institutions across several countries.

A widespread Microsoft 365 outage has disrupted email and connected services across several regions, with Microsoft working to restore affected servers.

The International Baccalaureate and the China Education Association for International Exchange have signed an agreement to explore closer cooperation in international education.

A new UNESCO–UNICEF report finds that 53% of primary-school-age children in Afghanistan are outside formal general education, while girls continue to face restrictions on secondary schooling.

Saudi Arabia's Education and Training Evaluation Commission has recognised 659 schools at its 2026 school-excellence forum.

The International Schools EdTech Summit at GESS brought educators together to share practical ideas, strengthen school strategy and explore how technology can support better learning.

Bristol City Council says 39 schools could be affected after files from September’s cyberattack were published online. The scope remains under investigation.

Repton has announced plans to open a school in Bahrain in August 2027, extending the British school's international presence in the Middle East.

DepEd’s procurement covers 169,008 laptops for teachers and 3,646 for administrative officers, with deployment planned from November 2026 to March 2027.

NSW public primary schools will end compulsory bring-your-own-device requirements from 2027, raising questions about school resources and educational outcomes.

Schools using Microsoft’s free education plans will need paid student licences to retain school email and Teams at applicable renewals from 2028. Shared storage allowances will also change.

Google plans to disable Gemini services and Search by default for K–12 student accounts, with schools required to enable access. Search will retain its built-in AI features.

Microsoft’s voluntary exit offer covers eligible staff across four countries as the company seeks to contain costs while investing heavily in AI.

Education leaders meeting in Metro Manila on 27–28 October are examining how universities and vocational institutions can support sustainable ocean and coastal industries.

OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT update brings interactive diagrams, charts and small tools directly into conversations.

Research in England finds GCSE preparation shaping Key Stage 3, prompting calls for greater attention to the educational needs of 11- to 14-year-olds.

Educators worldwide can submit ideas drawn from their use of AI in education, with five selected to speak on a community stage at TED2027.

Tanglin Trust School’s IB Economics Teachers’ Summit on 12 November 2026 has sold out and opened a waitlist, while limited places remain for its Business Management summit on 13 November.

Final places remain for the International Schools EdTech Summit in Singapore on 6 November 2026.

Generation Global brings together IB youth initiatives, with opportunities for intercultural dialogue and community action extending beyond IB World Schools.