AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHigher Education Funding: The Philippines’ DBM released P9.75 billion to CHEd to cover arrears for free higher education at 108 state universities and colleges, easing pressure on academic programs and campus facilities. Budget Rollout Watch: New data show the national budget release slowed through July, with education disbursements down to 86.5% of its adjusted allocation, while agriculture remained a key bottleneck. Campus Start-of-Term: In the US, an Office of the President message says fall classes begin Aug. 17 as academic spaces are ready after severe weather, with students told to contact deans if storms disrupt schedules. Education City Expansion: Qatar Foundation welcomed 800+ new university students at Education City’s Marhaba orientation, pitching the campus as an ecosystem for cross-disciplinary learning. Māori Education Loss: Te Kepa Stirling, a champion of te reo Māori in education, died at 88, leaving a legacy of Māori-led schooling pathways. School Safety & Access: Alabama’s superintendent reported improving outcomes in three districts under state intervention, including two in the Black Belt, as new school year data roll in.
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