AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI in Schools: A major U.S. city school system is banning student-facing generative AI for children in preK through 8th grade for the 2026-27 year, while adding twice-yearly AI critical-thinking modules for high schoolers and limiting AI pilots to a small set of classrooms. Teacher Capacity Building: Malaysia’s NUTP conference urged ongoing teacher upskilling in AI, digital skills and innovation, alongside attention to educators’ welfare. School Year Planning: Ghana’s Education Service released the 2026/27 academic calendar, including term dates and the BECE window. Admissions Tech: Sri Lanka says Grade 6 placements for 2027 will be handled through an online application process tied to 2026 Grade 5 scholarship results. Safety and Health: Indonesia’s free school meals programme is linked to mass food poisoning affecting thousands of students and teachers; meanwhile, U.S. districts and families are also preparing for back-to-school health routines and safety around school zones. Policy Pressure on Education: The U.S. House passed a bill to block federal aid to universities that boycott Israel, intensifying campus funding and free-speech fights.
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