AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStudent Engagement vs Attendance: A new discussion highlights how chronic absenteeism is only part of the problem—students can be “present but disengaged,” and nurse logs may flag early avoidance before it shows up in attendance. Philippines Education Push: DepEd is running nationwide school field visits to strengthen support networks after the country’s fastest-improving PISA 2025 reading results, with recognition events for educators and partners. Student Safety and Support: Michigan begins its first year under a statewide student cellphone ban during instructional time, with limited exceptions. School Funding Clarity: California’s AB 2440 adds guidance for how districts can spend Proposition 28 arts money without risking lawsuits or violating rules about supplementing, not replacing, existing arts funding. Higher Ed and Pathways: Luther College and Rushford-Peterson Schools launch a preferred admission and scholarship pathway for qualifying Minnesota students. Student Loan Access: The U.S. Treasury and Education Department launch a Defaulted Loans Support Center portal to help borrowers return to repayment. Campus Security and Research Risks: MI5 issues a rare public espionage alert naming a China-linked institute tied to MSS, urging UK universities to review or stop collaboration.
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