AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation Funding & Policy: South Africa’s Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube used Budget Vote 2026/27 to argue early childhood learning gaps leave most children “Nelsons,” while the Department of Basic Education launched the South Africa Education Accelerator with the World Economic Forum to boost literacy, numeracy and digital skills. School Safety & Tragedy: Kenya is reeling after a fire at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil killed an unknown number of students; authorities are still searching for those missing and the cause is under investigation. Higher Education & Jobs: Oakland City University will suspend undergraduate programs for 2026-27 and lay off staff amid financial hardship, while U.S. lawmakers push the “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” to regulate athlete pay and transfers. UK School Costs & Staffing: In Worcestershire, a private school raised fees after VAT changes, and in Widnes a teaching assistant cut plan sparked UNISON warnings of possible strike action. Campus & Community Learning: Bournemouth and Poole College took ownership of a new £37m Lansdowne campus building, and a Florida historic schoolhouse was relocated to a museum for preservation.
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