India's centralised examination system is facing a crisis of trust as a series of exam scandals continue to undermine public confidence, according to BBC World. Critics are questioning whether reforms to the centralised testing agency responsible for the country's high-stakes entrance exams will be sufficient to restore credibility, or whether the entire model of centralised testing needs to be fundamentally reconsidered. The debate reflects growing concern over the integrity and fairness of assessments that shape the futures of millions of students.

According to organisers, a school in Busia has been named among the global finalists for the 2026 education prize. The school serves children from a vulnerable fishing community that faces challenges such as poverty, recurrent flooding, high HIV prevalence, orphanhood, early marriages, and entrenched beliefs that hinder educational aspirations for young people.

Gauteng learners might not receive their term 2 report cards before the end of the school term due to a technical glitch affecting the education reporting system, according to The South African.

Isinantet School in Narok, Kenya, has been closed after parents staged protests over poor academic results, according to Eastleigh Voice. The parents also questioned the use of Sh1.2 million allocated for reinforcing four classrooms and alleged there was a plot to transfer the deputy headteacher. The closure was reported in the outlet's evening news bulletin on 8 September 2026.

Palestinian parents in the occupied West Bank increasingly fear for their children's safety at school amid growing settler attacks, according to the BBC. A headteacher has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year. The report highlights rising tensions and concerns over the protection of schoolchildren in the territory.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed claims of technical glitches affecting the 2026 WASSCE results, maintaining that its examination process remains reliable. According to Tori.ng, the council's response follows growing complaints from schools and parents over the credibility of the recently released results. WAEC insists the concerns are unfounded, pushing back against the criticism while defending the integrity of its examination and results processing systems.