AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHigher Education Data Use: Universities are turning student engagement surveys into action, with examples ranging from the University of Delaware aligning NSSE across reviews to UNL reshaping NSSE into brief reports for instructors and student support, and U. Toronto linking high-impact practice participation to satisfaction. School Safety & Violence: In the Philippines, President Marcos Jr. pledged stronger school security after recent shootings, while Cornell’s alleged gang-rape case sees New York prosecutors reopen an investigation after a civil lawsuit. Funding Pressure: The University of Minnesota announced $225M in budget cuts over two years, and West Virginia faces a new ACLU-backed court fight over whether its school funding formula is constitutional. Policy Shock for Students: A Trump-era federal rule could cut access to student loans for programs whose graduates earn less than comparable workers, with first calculations expected in 2027. Local School Governance: Chicago’s board election spotlighted how incumbents vote on key CPS issues, while Ireland’s back-to-school allowance debate raised concerns that costs like shoes and devices are being undercounted. STEM After School: A new U.S. study finds STEM is surging in afterschool programs, but rural and low-income access still lags.
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