AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoResearch Culture & Collaboration: Igbinedion University and FAO officials urged postgraduate researchers to break “research silos,” work across disciplines, and turn findings into real societal solutions. Healthcare Workforce: A New Hanover County partnership boosted nursing program capacity by 77.5% since 2023, linking middle-school career pathways to local hiring. Literacy Policy: Nigeria restored full autonomy to the NMEC to strengthen mass literacy and adult learning, including new learning centres and a national adult education centre. AI in Schools: LAUSD temporarily blocked generative AI on district devices while it drafts longer-term rules, raising questions about how students will learn AI skills without access. Civil Rights Data: The U.S. Education Department redacted hundreds of LGBTQ+ entries in its civil rights release, including nonbinary student experiences. Curriculum Overhauls: Texas A&M-Victoria removed 13 courses from its core curriculum after a required system review. STEM Talent Pipelines: Space42 launched the UAE’s Future Spacers Program to train students in STEM and AI for space careers. Learning Continuity During Hazards: Sarawak closed 647 schools for haze health risks, shifting to home-based learning. Student Learning & Screens: A new discussion of classroom research highlights how multitasking with screens can hurt comprehension even when students aren’t the ones using devices.
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