AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSchool Safety Push (Philippines): After a Tacloban City high school shooting killed three students, the Philippine National Police said it will back DepEd’s nationwide school safety drive with security assessments, more police visibility, and threat monitoring. Accountability Debate (Philippines): Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Benitez announced a House resolution calling for an inquiry into whether current laws and safeguards are strong enough after multiple student tragedies. Heatwave Disruption (UK): Extreme heat warnings kept many schools closed or partially closed across the UK, with classrooms reported above 35°C and closures extending into Friday. Inclusion Spotlight (UK): Poole’s Heatherlands Primary was named a co-lead for DfE inclusion bases, praised for its SEND support and inclusive culture. Funding for Skills (US): Massachusetts’ Gould Construction Institute won a $225,000 Cummings Foundation grant to build high school-to-career pathways in skilled trades. Global Education Recognition (Turkey): Two Turkish schools reached the World’s Best School Prizes top-10 finalists, including a scholarship boarding school and an energy-focused vocational school. Services Data (India): MoSPI plans to release India’s first monthly Index of Services Production on July 14, aiming to track short-term services output. Student Support (Philippines): CitySavings mobilized nearly 500 volunteers to upgrade and support 240 public schools for the start of classes.
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