AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoEducation Workforce Push (Philippines): DepEd says it has filled 19,320 of 20,000 authorized Teacher I posts for 2025, aiming to speed up hiring and promotions to tackle teacher shortages and strengthen classroom instruction. Back-to-School Safety & Support (US): Caddo Parish, Louisiana, will host a free Back-to-School Safety Kick-Off and Health Fair to connect families with resources ahead of the new year. Admissions Under Federal Scrutiny (US): The U.S. Department of Education is investigating multiple medical schools, including East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine and Saint Louis University, over alleged race-conscious admissions practices. School Choice & Segregation (US): A UB study finds school choice may not break income-linked classroom segregation, as parents still avoid schools with high concentrations of low-income students. England Academies Debate (UK): Newly appointed Education Secretary Lucy Powell’s past opposition to academy expansion is drawing questions about the direction of England’s school policy. Exam Integrity Protests (India): Protests over alleged paper leaks continue, with political leaders calling for the education minister’s resignation and students demanding a fairer system. Attendance and Learning (US): New research links chronic absenteeism to slower recovery in math and reading achievement, especially in high-poverty districts.
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