AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStudent Safety: Malaysia’s education department is investigating allegations that a Penang teacher slapped, pinched and humiliated an exam candidate, who reportedly became afraid to return to school. Higher Education: A World Bank review says the Philippines’ higher-education commission needs more staff, clearer regulatory responsibilities and stronger oversight as the sector expands. Digital Learning: The Philippines is distributing more than 231,000 laptops to public-school teachers, while a separate private-sector donation is bringing 133 computers and laptops to Metro Manila schools. Graduation Reform: Alberta will cut required core-course credits from 56 to 47, giving high-school students more room for electives and career-focused courses. Exam Access: Fiji has told schools to secure drinking water and adequate sanitation at exam centres amid prolonged dry conditions, so shortages do not prevent students from sitting exams. University Finances: UK institutions face rising costs, constrained tuition income and recruitment pressures; an adviser urged leaders to act early as universities cut courses and jobs.
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