AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Feeding Expansion (Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara kicked off an expanded School-Based Feeding Program in Bulacan, moving to universal meals for Kindergarten and Grade 1 and extending support to wasted or severely wasted learners in Grades 2–6, as stunting rose to 25.3% among under-fives. School Nutrition & Local Supply (Philippines): The rollout also includes milk feeding and a push to source food from local suppliers to support community businesses. Student Film Opportunity (Philippines): The Metro Manila Film Festival revived its short film competition for high school and college students nationwide, inviting 5-minute entries. Higher Ed Access (Namibia): Namibia reported 97,333 higher-education enrollments in 2025, split between public (50,941) and private (46,392) institutions. Inclusive Education Funding (Ghana): Ghana announced GH¢100m annually via GETFund for free special needs education from 2027/28, including higher feeding grants and assistive devices. Legal Rights for Teachers (India): India’s Madras High Court ruled a woman teacher can’t be denied posting to a boys’ school, ordering authorities to reconsider the transfer. Campus Sustainability (US): Michigan State University highlighted rising takeout waste on campuses as students keep convenience habits post-pandemic. Education Finance Debate (South Korea): South Korea’s education and budget ministries clashed over reforming a tax-linked school funding grant amid falling student numbers. University Leadership (UK): University of Bradford named Prof. Gillian Murray as vice-chancellor, framing her start as a “new era” for innovation and partnerships.
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