AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Safety & Health: Cadiz City (Philippines) reported 17 Grade 5 students poisoned after eating toxic jatropha seeds; all were discharged after treatment, while Penang (Malaysia) ordered schools in an “unhealthy” haze zone to suspend outdoor activities for students. Campus Incidents: De La Salle University (Philippines) said an incoming student died after falling from a campus building; students were debriefed and counseled. Education Policy & Reform: Sri Lanka’s PM urged moving beyond exam-centred schooling toward skills, creativity, experiential learning, and stronger digital literacy for teachers and parents. Funding & Access: Qatar Duty Free raised funds for Education Above All Foundation to support education for vulnerable children, and India’s PM POSHAN expansion will fund LPG cooking facilities for thousands of schools. Student Loans: A new federal earnings rule would tie colleges’ eligibility for Direct Loans to graduate earnings outcomes, raising concerns for arts and humanities programs. Back-to-School Support: NYC launched a lottery for 2,100 free Broadway tickets for high school students, and Rhode Island’s Rob Levine Law plans 1,000 free backpacks for early grades. Teacher Accountability: A Malaysian teacher was arrested over alleged assault of a 14-year-old student and slapping the boy’s mother.
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