AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTeacher-Training Crackdown (Philippines): The Commission on Higher Education shut 26 teacher education programs across 11 institutions for failing quality standards, citing “diploma mill” concerns and zero passing rates in licensure exams for some providers. School Safety & Discipline (Malta): Malta’s PM says a new national behavioural framework will roll out protocols for student behaviour, searches, and emergency responses after consultation with school heads. Afghan Girls’ Access (Afghanistan): Taliban authorities suspended studies for girls over 12 at a Kabul vocational institute for deaf students, raising alarm that specialized education pathways are shrinking. Classroom Tech Rules (US/NYC): New York City schools start a one-year moratorium on generative AI tools for grades 2K–8 plus strict screen-time limits, with parents split between relief and practical concerns. Higher Ed Accountability (US): Multiple universities highlight how they use NSSE survey data to improve student engagement, HIP participation, and information literacy—turning survey results into targeted action. Funding for Learning in Crises (Ghana/West Africa): Ghana’s education minister urges scaling emergency education solutions beyond pilots and strengthening regional financing and cooperation. Violence Probe (Türkiye): Seven arrests follow a shooting near a vocational high school in Manisa that injured 11 students, with inspectors assigned and motives still unclear.
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