AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Safety & Mental Health: Philippines authorities and local governments respond after the Banga National High School shooting in South Cotabato left 3 students dead and 7 injured, with plans to deploy trained psychological first aid and ongoing investigations into how the teen attacker obtained a firearm. AI in Education: The American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education rolls out guidance for preparing teachers to use AI ethically, while the Gates Foundation’s $400M education AI push draws teacher warnings that it could widen the digital divide. Workforce Training Grants: NSF ATE awards Pitt Community College $427,415 to expand biotechnology training, and West Virginia secures a landmark $15M federal EOC grant to expand adult career access through community and technical colleges. Digitalization Debate: Basque lawmakers clash over PISA-linked concerns, with parties arguing over whether classroom digitalization has stalled learning and how to restore reading comprehension. Education Policy & Funding: UC regents warn of “structural deficits” as revenues lag operating costs, and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College receives $2.1M in state grants for facilities and new space. Learning Support Programs: Bahrain and UAE education ministers launch College Expo 2026 to showcase higher-education pathways, and Scotland’s Book Trust selects Glasgow schools for 12-week funded writer residencies.
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