AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation Funding: Sri Lanka’s 2027 budget allocates Rs749 billion to education, including a record Rs104 billion for capital spending; officials say 4,570 smart boards have reached schools, with 6,000 secondary schools set to get internet by year-end. Language and Admissions: Vietnam has introduced English proficiency benchmarks for school leaders and teachers as it expands English-medium learning. From 2028, universities will also lose the option of awarding admissions bonus points, including for IELTS. Digital Disruption: A global Microsoft outage disrupted school email and other services in the UK, forcing some schools to adjust operations while systems recovered. College Access: Middlebury College is among institutions simplifying tuition offers to address confusion over the real cost of higher education. Civic Learning: The Supreme Court of Ohio awarded a record 142 school grants to help cover field-trip transport, giving more than 9,500 students a chance to learn about courts and government in person. Campus Safety: A man was charged with nine counts of sexual assault after seven women reported attacks near the University of Huddersfield; the university increased patrols and offered support.
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