AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Violence & Safety: Philippines President Marcos Jr. urged parents to watch for behavioral changes after school shooting incidents, while also highlighting nutrition and parent-support programs at Patul Elementary. Education Funding & Policy: Cambodia’s Hun Manet said education spending will rise 4.7% in 2027 (to about $1.1bn) and warned defense increases won’t cut education/health; in France, budget-cut anger is driving violent protests that have closed hundreds of high schools. Higher Education & Skills: Malaysia’s UTP stayed in THE’s Top 250; China’s Xi urged Sichuan University to back national tech strategy; and University Business announced a summit pushing employer-aligned, skills-first credentials. Curriculum & Learning Design: Mongolia rolled out an updated play-based primary curriculum with lighter textbooks; Taiwan’s mayoral race debates class sizes and special education support. Equity & Inclusion: A survey found 75% of educators say special education systems lack trained staff for English learners with disabilities; unions in Cyprus called for better resourcing and safe public education. Accountability & Rights: Cornell’s fraternity rape investigation timeline resurfaced as a probe reopened; and Vietnam charged 41 in a gifted exam cheating case.
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