AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTeacher Workforce & Policy: Iowa rolled out two streamlined pathways to become a licensed or authorized substitute teacher, aiming to keep instruction steady when contracted staff are away. Educator Recognition: Arkansas named three River Valley teachers to the Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, with stipends and statewide professional development. Early Childhood Access: Maryland expanded Dorchester County’s Judy Center Early Learning Hub to Choptank Elementary-area families, supporting kids from prenatal through age 5. Higher Ed Research & Teaching Practice: Ohio University launched a hybrid faculty certification track, “From Scholarly Teaching to Research,” guiding educators from teaching questions to research methods and conference/article drafts. AI & Governance: A new interview with internet pioneer Vint Cerf highlights concerns about AI agents and trust, while CEOs from major AI firms renewed calls for slowing AI development. Curriculum & Culture: Türkiye added a “Turkic World” elective with new textbooks, and Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan pushed for stronger heritage research and digital documentation. Tech for Education Systems: Thoriva acquired Fiserv’s education platform to expand AI-enabled loan servicing for government programs. Campus Safety & Prevention: UMaine will screen “4000 Days” during National Hazing Awareness Week, tying research to the Stop Campus Hazing Act. STEM & Community Learning: Northeastern State University announced its Fall 2026 Science & Technology Seminar Series.
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