AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStudent Safety: Rivers State is investigating allegations that community members tried to subject 16 girls to forced virginity tests at a public school; officials condemned the practice and said no group has authority to test students. Weather Disruptions: Odisha will close schools and childcare centres in five districts on Oct. 28–29 as it prepares for a potential cyclone, with further closures possible. AI in Classrooms: India’s NCERT has developed an activity-based AI and computational-thinking module for Classes 9–12, covering practical uses, limits, privacy and ethical use. Research and Partnerships: Vietnam’s Quang Trung University is set to receive the country’s first quantum computer through a France-Vietnam partnership; Portugal’s education minister also pledged support for a joint college at Shanghai University. School Policy: New private-school directives in Yangon include facility standards and a 1,000-yard separation rule, which some operators say could force closures. Education Investment: The Caribbean Development Bank approved a US$56.2 million loan for education upgrades in Antigua and Barbuda, while Philadelphia’s art museum received a $20 million gift for a learning and engagement centre. Access and Inclusion: Singapore plans to expand preschool lessons on healthy digital habits, and Nigerian leaders are seeking African Union support to bring 800,000 out-of-school children back to class.
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