AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStudent Wellbeing Crisis: South Korea reported 244 school suicides in 2025, the highest on record, up 65% from 2020, with family issues, mental health, and academic/career worries cited. School Food Policy: England’s new school meal rules restrict deep-fried foods and sugary desserts, require fruit with desserts, and push lentils/chickpeas and vegetables at main meals. Early Childhood Breakthrough: UWI researchers won the 2026 Yidan Prize for Reach Up, an early childhood programme supporting caregivers with simple activities for ages 0–4, now used across 21+ countries. Higher Ed Access & Curriculum: IIT Madras expanded access via its BS Data Science route that doesn’t require JEE Advanced, while the University of Utah is revising its nuclear engineering minor to add more nuclear energy and workforce-focused courses. Local School Capacity & Infrastructure: Albania welcomed 340,000+ students for the 2026–27 year, and Bulgaria’s education minister outlined new school discipline measures. Immigration and Study Work: DHS warned colleges about international student work-rule violations, leaving some students in limbo as SoCal universities pause authorizations.
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