AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchool Safety Push (Philippines): The Philippine National Police says it will bolster school security after recent fatal shootings, backing Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s plan for a Joint School Safety Task Force and proposing barangay tanods as “force multipliers.” Conflict and Schooling (Gaza): Gaza’s Education Ministry urges international action to protect schools as the new academic year restarts after a three-year hiatus, with about half a million students returning via in-person and virtual tracks. Violence in Schools (Canada): Greater Victoria School District warns that rising violence reports can oversimplify complex needs, saying most incidents involve elementary-aged children facing communication, self-regulation, mental health, or disability-related challenges. Caste Abuse Probe (India): After an IIT Bombay student’s suicide, police register an FIR under the SC/ST Act alleging caste-based slurs and harassment, with the case transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch. Attendance Trends (US): Illinois data show Milne Grove Elementary’s chronic truancy falling to 7.9% while Indian Trail Middle School’s rises to 10.7% in 2024-25. School Meals (UK): Sheffield prepares for healthier school dinners under new guidelines cutting fried foods and chocolate. Student Mental Health (South Korea): A study finds suicidal thoughts dip through middle school but rise again in high school, peaking in the second year.
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