AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTeacher Hiring Freeze: Philippines’ DepEd says recruitment for new public school teachers will be unfunded in 2027, leaving hiring at zero unless lawmakers restore money. School Safety in Haze: Malaysia’s education authorities say higher-education classes can shift online if air quality worsens, while Johor schools plan closures only when the Air Pollutant Index tops 200. STEM Push: Malaysia’s leaders are calling for a stronger STEM pipeline, arguing science learning should build critical thinking and problem-solving, not just exam results. TVET-to-Industry Model: UniMAP highlights a TVET ecosystem with teaching factories, industry labs, and work-based learning to better match training to employers. Access to College: A new Philippines law expands free tertiary education for 4Ps families, covering tuition and other student costs if admission requirements are met. Curriculum Reform: Odisha plans to revise Class 10 and prepare Plus Two integration, including free digital learning and mother-tongue options for Science and Commerce. Equity Debate in Quebec: Quebec’s school “three-tier” pathways are again under scrutiny after a report linked the system’s structure to health and opportunity gaps. Multicultural Support in Seoul: Seoul will expand multicultural education services and Korean-language preparatory schools, adding AI- and edtech-based support as migrant-background enrollment rises.
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