AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSchool Safety Overhaul (UK): England’s Department for Education announced “Benedict’s Law,” requiring all schools to stock life-saving allergy pens and train staff on use from September, after the 2021 death of five-year-old Benedict Blythe following a milk allergy reaction. Violence and Trauma Response (Philippines): In Tacloban, classes resumed at San Jose National High School after a June 22 shooting killed three students and injured 20; DepEd reinforced security (CCTV, metal detectors, fencing, police presence) and shifted early reopening toward psychosocial healing. Threats to Campuses (Philippines): Silliman University in Dumaguete reported a bomb threat, activated security protocols, and evacuated students from buildings and dorms while police secured the area. Student Stabbing (Malaysia): Malaysia’s education minister visited a Banting school after a Form Three girl was stabbed; police arrested a suspect and authorities deployed counselling for students and staff. Education Funding and Access (South Africa): University of Pretoria launched a R50m “Degrees Delivered” drive to clear historical student debt blocking graduates from receiving certificates. Energy + School Transport (US): Reuters reports electric school buses in US V2G pilots are sending power back to the grid during heat waves, showing how school transport can support strained electricity systems.
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