AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSkills and Teacher Training: Malaysia’s prime minister urged universities to expand training in AI and quantum computing as technology investment creates demand for specialist graduates. Indonesia is partnering with 101 universities to train about 60,000 primary teachers before English becomes compulsory from Grade 3 in 2027. Access to Education: Nigeria says more than one million out-of-school children have returned to classrooms; a new partnership will enlist traditional and religious leaders to boost enrolment and attendance. Research Funding: More than 100 US organisations, including the Association of American Universities, warned Congress that proposed agency rules could give political appointees greater control over grants. Global Education Crisis: A UNESCO-UNICEF report says 53% of Afghanistan’s primary-school-age children are out of school, while more than 2.6 million adolescent girls have been denied secondary education since 2021. Inclusive Learning: Kuwait’s “I Want to Learn” initiative provides hospital-based and online classes for children with serious illnesses, helping students continue from primary through high school. Gender Equality: Laos launched a five-year plan to tackle barriers to education and promote safer, more inclusive learning environments.
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