AGP Executive Report

School Safety Push (Philippines): Baguio City council urged deploying at least one barangay tanod in every public school across its 128 barangays to boost campus security after recent violence. Exam Results Timeline (Jordan): Jordan’s Ministry of Education said 2026 Tawjihi results will be announced in early August, with marking and verification already underway. Technical Education Drive (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s education minister backed plans to build an international education hub, while officials stressed prioritising engineering and technical education to grow a skilled workforce. University Launch (Bangladesh): Naogaon University began academic activities with the education minister inaugurating classrooms, library and labs. Workforce Training Partnership (Canada): Sault College and two other Northern Ontario colleges expanded dental assisting training to meet regional demand. Education Under Conflict (Nigeria): Borno State released a proof-of-life video for abducted Mussa school pupils as efforts continue to secure their release. Higher Ed Scheduling (India): University of Kashmir set JKSET/LASET-2026 for Oct 25, with online applications opening July 24. STEM & Space (Australia): Curtin University’s Binar space program received $2.5m to launch three more mini satellites this year. Global Education Funding (UAE/FIFA): UAE pledged $5m to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to expand access to quality schooling. School Access & Learning Support (Myanmar): A mobile library program launched at Bowen Chinese School to bring Chinese culture and reading materials directly to students.

School Safety: Uganda suspends all school trips after the King David Junior School crash killed nearly 20 pupils, with officials promising tougher travel rules. Exam & Student Welfare: India’s CBSE released the Class 12 supplementary exam date sheet for July 28, while NEET protest activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to hospital after a 21-day hunger strike tied to exam irregularities. Education Policy & Access: MPs in England call for mandatory school libraries and library cards from birth, warning reading-for-pleasure is falling. Infrastructure for Learning: Nigeria’s Tinubu pledges continued rollout of roads, hospitals, and schools, and Ghana’s UHAS resumes work on a major lab complex to expand hands-on medical training. International Partnerships: Mongolia will host a Model COP for high school students in Ulaanbaatar to build climate skills and debate capacity. Accountability in Education: Ireland moves to sanction English-language schools over alleged late fee returns, risking visa approval status. Local School Growth: Kent’s Oakwood Park Grammar School in Maidstone wins approval for a £7m expansion to raise intake and add facilities.

Philippines Education Reform: DepEd, CHED and TESDA launched “One Education” to unify basic, higher and TVET pathways under one brand and communications push. School Safety: Teachers in Tinambac, Camarines Sur turned in a 15-year-old student after a .45-caliber pistol was found inside a school. Higher Education Partnership: The University of Pittsburgh renewed the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies with a new MoU signed July 16. School Security Leadership: Minnetonka Public Schools hired former police chief Brian Tholen as security and emergency management coordinator. Educator Workforce & Belonging: Maine’s BIPOC Educator Network enters a new chapter with a dedicated organizer ahead of the July 29 annual summit. US Charter/School Governance: Indianapolis Public Education Corporation named six finalists to lead IPS and charter school oversight, including finances and accountability. School Funding Pressure: Cartersville School System proposed a property tax increase tied to rising benefits and salary costs. Tragedy in School Transport: Uganda reported 20 pupils and one adult killed in a bus crash after a study trip. AI in Education Design: Disney Imagineering and Adobe will use Firefly Foundry to speed early attraction concept work. Local School Boundaries: Little Rock School Board discussed early attendance boundary options for the new West High School opening in fall 2027.

Drugs on Campus (Philippines): A 14-year-old Grade 9 student in Leyte is under investigation after a school staff member allegedly found a sachet of suspected shabu inside Javier National High School, triggering police and social welfare action. War Crimes Accountability (Iran/US): CNN reports the Pentagon has not completed a final intelligence review of a US strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab that killed 168 civilians, mostly children. Religious Messaging Row (India): Hyderabad’s Shantiniketan school faces an NHRC complaint after allegations that students were exposed to Iran-related political messaging during a compulsory assembly. School Homework Controversy (India): VHP leader Alok Kumar demands a probe into claims that a Class II Hindu student was assigned to recite Islamic texts as homework. Health & Welfare for Teachers (India): Uttar Pradesh launches a cashless health scheme for about 12 lakh education staff, offering up to Rs 5 lakh per family at empanelled hospitals. US School Safety & Fraud Crackdown: DHS and the Department of Transportation announce a partnership targeting CDL fraud linked to commercial driver’s license schools. STEM Investment (South Africa): BASF marks 60 years by refurbishing a science lab at Sandringham High School and rolling out a phased STEM uplift programme. School Transport Tragedy (India): A train hit a pool car at a level crossing in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, killing two schoolchildren and another person; the gateman was arrested. Policy Watch (Nigeria): Nigeria releases 2026 National Common Entrance results for Unity Colleges, with 10 top scorers at 202/210. Academic Calendar (Nigeria): Lagos approves a harmonised 2026/2027 school calendar for public and private schools. Cybersecurity Skills (Armenia): Ucom and Microsoft Innovation Center award certificates to students completing a cybersecurity education programme. Digital Learning & Results (India): Kerala’s DHSE Plus One results are set to be released July 17 at 3 pm. School Governance (US): Vermillion School Board reorganizes leadership and approves the 2026-27 budget. Community Reintegration (South Sudan): Root of Generations reports 36 former gang members reintegrated into schools through its Mothers’ Voice for Peace project. Hate Incident (US): A swastika-like symbol was removed from a fence near a Santee elementary school after community outrage.

School Safety Lawmaking: Philippines Sen. Mark Villar filed the “Ligtas Act” to standardize threat avoidance and emergency preparedness across kinder-to-12 schools after recent violence incidents. Local Incident Response: In Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, police identified a minor behind hoax bomb threats sent via Facebook Messenger; inspections found no explosives and classes resumed. AI in Education Policy: Illinois State Board of Education released new guidance for how AI should and shouldn’t be used in classrooms and on campuses, with examples for teachers and student digital literacy. Assessment Integrity: Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) overhauled its School-Based Assessment, phasing out SBAs for many subjects starting in the 2027 academic year to protect exam integrity amid generative AI use. Nursing Education Accreditation: Bethune-Cookman University earned second national accreditation (ACEN) for its MSN-Ed program, aimed at training future nurse educators. Higher Ed Funding Pressure: Kenya MPs urged urgent action to fix higher education funding model implementation gaps, calling for coordinated engagement with treasury and the education ministry. Back-to-School Support: Walmart touted its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019 on popular supplies, while Pikes Peak United Way and 11 News ran a backpack collection drive for families ahead of the school year.

New School Launch: Christian County Public Schools gave the community a first guided look at the nearly completed Christian County High School, highlighting new safety features and career-focused spaces like a commercial-style culinary classroom. Judicial & Youth Support: Michigan Judicial Institute announced a July 24 webinar on Multisystemic Therapy for justice-involved youth, focused on building cross-system treatment teams. Access to Justice Funding: Michigan State Bar Foundation awarded nearly $588,000 in project grants to legal aid groups, including disability rights expansion and restorative justice capacity building. University Ethics Probe: Rutgers is investigating Dean Jacqueline Mattis after reports that her professional development business sold services to the university, and it has suspended related services. Early Childhood Expansion: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear expanded his Pre-K for All pilot to Franklin County and Glasgow Independent Schools, with full-day programs starting 2026-27. School Safety & Wellbeing: Scotland’s HMIE praised St Patrick’s Primary for rights-focused, nurturing practice and outdoor learning; in the Philippines, Columban College launched an investigation after a bullying video circulated online. School Meals Contract: Chartwells secured a 3-year Isle of Wight catering deal from September 2026, serving thousands of meals daily and adding roles for community food engagement and medical diet coordination. STEM Program Grant: Reading Science Center received a $10,000 AAUW grant for its “Sisters in STEM” hands-on program for girls in grades 4-6. Back-to-School Support: United Way’s Backpack Project and local drives like “Stuff the Bus” are gearing up to supply families with school essentials ahead of the new term.

School Safety Drills: The Philippines’ DepEd ran nationwide pilot active-threat simulation drills at Manila Science High School, directing public schools to build localized lockout, lockdown, and evacuation response plans with help from parents, local governments, and partners. Student Support & Health: Malaysia’s Perak state scholarship program continues to ease families’ costs for STPM/upper-secondary students, while Malaysia’s Education Minister and the Tun Hussein Onn Teachers’ Foundation covered RM10,000 for a 13-year-old’s scoliosis surgery so she can return to school. Community & Learning Grants: Belize launched BNTF 11 with CDB support, including education sub-projects, and North Dakota’s NDCF opened applications for its Statewide Greatest Needs Fund grants for nonprofits and school districts. Workforce & Skills Partnerships: Nebraska launched a Workforce Pell Grant Program for short-term training at Metropolitan Community College, and the Northeast Microelectronics Coalition expanded STEM workforce development through partnerships with Spark Photonics Foundation and Edge4Vets. Education in the Spotlight: Louisiana student leaders helped pass a school safety bill requiring threat reporting and allowing campus security assessments, and Tennessee Tech engineering students built an immersive sensory room for special education at Upperman High School. Safety Incident: A student died after a utility cart crash at Woodcreek High School in Roseville, California, after police said the cart was driven through a fence.

Education Safety & Health: In the Philippines, teachers’ groups say a Grade 4 pupil’s death after a school deworming in Cavite points to deeper public-school safety and staffing gaps. School Safety Debate: In Queensland, officials played down two stabbings at schools and rejected calls for expanded search powers for principals. Student Protection Concerns: In South Africa, a family alleges repeated sexual abuse of twins at a special education school, raising questions about safeguarding and discipline. Learning Access & Support: Indonesia’s “Sekolah Rakyat” push aims to expand equitable school infrastructure across 3T regions, while West Bengal plans to route mid-day meals through ISKCON from August 1 under the PM Poshan Scheme. Grants & Community Programs: Grayson County won a Wellspring grant for outdoor wellness spaces; Portage schools received a mental-health grant; Delta Music Institute secured arts funding for a 2027 summer camp. Higher Ed & Partnerships: University of Phoenix announced an OpenAI collaboration; UWA named SRM Technologies as an IT partner for India branch campuses; Victoria launched “Study with Victoria” to boost international student recruitment. Tech for Education & Health: Chinese researchers unveiled a bionic nerve device to help hearing-impaired people “understand” sound, moving beyond cochlear implants.

School Safety & Health: A TB exposure investigation is underway at Edison Middle School in Champaign-Urbana, with students and staff being assessed and tested. Student Protection & Accountability: In New Jersey, a Freehold Township High School teacher was charged with sexually assaulting a student under 18 across multiple towns. Funding & Policy Pressure: Vermont’s education agency declined a meeting with a district seeking faster state support for a new middle/high school, citing rulemaking timing. Early Learning Support: Akron extended its Unified Early Learning pilot through end of 2026, aiming to stabilize child care and improve kindergarten readiness. Classroom Resources: Malaysia’s Madani Book Vouchers open for 1.18m university students via MySiswaPlace to buy reading materials online. Arts & Community Grants: Indiana awarded READI 2.0 Arts & Culture grants to 49 projects, while Oregon Latino nonprofits received $897K for education and wealth-building. Higher Ed Moves: Willamette and Pacific universities finalized an agreement to merge into Oregon’s largest private university. Sports Development: Philippines President Marcos and Education Secretary Angara inspected the National Academy of Sports, backing sports training alongside academics.

AI in Schools (Philippines): CitizenWatch Philippines urged the government, telecoms and schools to fast-track AI-ready learning reforms, arguing digital infrastructure upgrades like satellite-to-mobile connectivity should move in step with education change. School Safety (Philippines): Classes at San Jose National High School in Tacloban were suspended after online threats circulated, triggering a cyber investigation and tighter campus security. Healthier School Culture (Malaysia): Two teachers in Terengganu won an AIA award for the SAM app, designed to build healthier habits and track pupils’ daily lifestyle routines. International Education (UK): St John’s Catholic School in Bishop Auckland held its Virtue Awards Evening, spotlighting student character and community values. Relationships Education (UK): Two Norfolk primary schools received a Culture Change Award for RE:SET, a programme using creative relationships education to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence. Exam Timetables (India): West Bengal released the Madhyamik 2027 datesheet for Class 10 exams, running Feb 15–25, 2027. Music School Funding (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan plans major upgrades for music schools, including instrument purchases and new regional ensemble work under “Open Cabinet.” Higher Ed Partnerships (Indonesia/Malaysia): Malaysia proposed co-funded scholarships with Indonesia to expand student mobility using the EMGS-style model. Digital Learning Infrastructure (Bahrain): Zain Business completed an ICT/ELV upgrade for The Indian School Bahrain, installing 350 smart interactive screens and improving campus connectivity. Education Policy (Sri Lanka): The education ministry set final deadlines for 2026 stationery grant processing, with no further extensions.

Student Safety Probe: Parents of a Cavite Grade 4 pupil who died after a routine deworming say they weren’t told the medicine would be given on July 2 and are seeking an NBI autopsy and investigation. Flood-Ready Campuses: Central Mindanao University signed an inter-agency deal with DPWH and the Philippine Army to restore and dredge Taganibong Creek to reduce repeat flooding risk. Mental Health Capacity: Malaysia is debating whether school counselling teachers can handle rising cases tied to depression, self-harm, and cyberbullying—or whether more specialist support is needed. Higher Ed Expansion: Thomas Jefferson University will open a four-year Sidney Kimmel Medical College campus in Allentown, enrolling 45 students starting July 2029. Funding & Access: New Mexico opened applications for public higher-ed capital projects, while India’s scholarship delays sparked a student protest that led to release of a second batch for about 21,500 learners. Learning Through Tech: Lourdes Central School in Mangaluru unveiled “Iris,” an AI teaching robot, to support classroom learning. Sports & Policy: Louisiana passed new guardrails for high school NIL deals amid concerns about unqualified agents.

School Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led U.S. states sued the Trump administration to block planned cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program, arguing the move violates a court order and would strip districts of funding for hiring and training mental health professionals. U.S. Education Department Shake-Up: House Republicans unveiled a package of bills aimed at “right-sizing” the Department of Education, shifting major responsibilities to other agencies. Kenya School Clinics: Kenya’s Social Health Authority push will accredit school-linked clinics so students can get treatment without delays. Punjab Classroom Accountability: Pakistan’s Punjab CM ordered the education minister to teach a class weekly and expand digital registration and monitoring for private schools and tuition centres. Cambodia Border Education: A Phnom Penh charity run raised about 2,500 participants’ support for disrupted border children’s schooling. Oyo School Abduction Aftermath: Nigeria’s Oyo families weigh transferring children after the Oriire rescue, while security and rights groups urge continued action to protect students and recover trauma care. Higher Ed Anti-Racism Standards (Australia): Australia will require universities to define racism toward First Nations and adopt antisemitism and Islamophobia definitions under new national standards. TVET Skills Boost (Namibia): Namibia Training Authority committed N$1.05m to strengthen pre-vocational education at seven secondary schools. Research Partnerships: Alamar Biosciences and universities launched a national blood-based biomarker initiative for Alzheimer’s using large-scale plasma proteomics.

School Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led U.S. states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing the department is moving to end funding despite a court order. Mosquito Protection in Schools: Sri Lanka’s education ministry told schools to let students wear clothing that covers arms and legs to reduce dengue bites, alongside guidance on proper repellent use. Skills Training Partnership (Iraq): Iraq’s Kurdistan Region launched a TVET program with the Rwanga Foundation and University of Kurdistan, offering courses in auto maintenance, computer science, digital marketing, and solar energy. Nursing Education Gift (U.S.): Russell Sage College received an $810,000 gift from a dissolving memorial education foundation to support future nurses. Inclusive University Access (Philippines): Tarlac State University welcomed its first two blind students under an inclusivity policy, including scholarships and stipends. Afterschool Expansion (South Dakota): Black Hills Special Services Cooperative won state grants to grow afterschool and summer learning programs in Rapid City. Leadership Change (Massachusetts): Middleboro named an interim superintendent and launched a “listening tour” aimed at bringing stability. Antisemitism Scrutiny (Higher Ed, Australia): A university antisemitism case is set to be examined through a royal commission, after a lecturer described delays in protection planning. Student Safety in Focus (U.K.): A train passenger accused of taking photos of a schoolgirl avoided jail after claiming he was provoked.

Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue: Nigeria’s Oriire, Oyo State abducted pupils and teachers were freed after about 55 days, with Gov. Seyi Makinde visiting victims at a military hospital as security agencies say coordinated intelligence and pressure helped secure the release. Security & School Safety Debate: Activists and opposition leaders used the case to argue Nigeria must move from periodic rescues to stronger, preventive protection for schools, including forest security. US School Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led U.S. states sued to block cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program, saying a court order is being ignored and millions could be lost. School Choice in Texas: Texas Education Freedom Accounts began funding for nearly 73,000 accounts, with homeschool and private school students receiving initial payments as families confirm enrollments. Admissions in India: Delhi’s second computerised draw selected 8,976 children for private school entry under EWS, DG and CWSN categories, while Gujarat University allotted 37,894 UG seats for 2026-27 with commerce leading demand. Inclusive Education Moves: Tarlac State University in the Philippines welcomed its first two blind students under an inclusivity policy, offering scholarships and support for the 2026–27 academic year. Teacher Training & Skills: Qatar launched “Maharat 2026” summer training for secondary and university students to build job-ready skills across multiple sectors.

Rural Health Workforce Boost: Ohio University received $10M to expand rural health staffing through Health Workforce Ohio, linking employers, schools, training providers, and community groups to recruit and retain professionals in underserved areas. Library for Reading Culture: University of Saint Anthony in Camarines Sur announced a four-story, tech-enabled library designed to bring students back to reading, with completion targeted for its 80th anniversary in Feb. 2027. Inclusive Education Push: Sri Lanka’s PM said the government is committed to equal access to education, including for students with disabilities, with plans spanning accessibility facilities, assistive tech, and inclusive infrastructure. CTE Teacher Training: Delaware recognized educators completing the Teaching REAL Lab, a yearlong program strengthening career and technical education with real-world, workplace-connected lessons. UAE Top Achievers Honored: Sheikh Mohammed congratulated UAE high school toppers for 2025-2026, highlighting the roles of families, schools, and teachers in building future-ready graduates. Higher Ed Oversight in Namibia: Namibia’s education committee chair wrapped a week of oversight engagements focused on improving higher education quality, research, and skills for national development. Legal Education in Regional Languages: India’s legal affairs and Bar Council conference mapped a 10-year plan to expand legal education in Hindi and other languages while keeping English as a link language. Oyo School Rescue After Kidnapping: Nigeria’s teachers’ union welcomed the release of abducted Oriire pupils and teachers, praising security agencies and government support for restoring safety to the education sector. AI Ethics Governance: Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University launched the Global Alliance for AI Ethics in Geneva to shape more inclusive, human-centric AI governance.

Rural Health Workforce Boost: Ohio University received $10 million to expand rural health staffing through Ohio’s Rural Health Transformation Program, linking employers, schools, training providers and community groups via Health Workforce Ohio. Green School Campaigns: In India, Guntur’s Kornepadu High School launched a sustainable “2,000 square metre” natural farming pilot, while Mangaluru schools ran “Go Green Week” and “Green Theme Week” with tree planting, waste segregation and eco activities. Education Administration Scrutiny: India’s Education Ministry ordered action after NCERT officials failed to appear in Delhi High Court over a two-year tender ban affecting textbook paper suppliers. Student Safety and Access: Oxfordshire’s Thame Partnership schools will go smartphone-free for Reception to Year 6 to reduce anxiety and improve focus. School Security Crisis (Nigeria): Nigeria’s presidency confirmed the rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers after weeks in captivity, with rights groups urging stronger prevention. School Placement Timetable (Ghana): GES set July 20–Aug 7 for BECE candidates’ senior high school selection under the CSSPS. Drone Education Expansion (US): Colorado State University is turning the historic Christman Airfield into a drone research and education hub. Student Support Funding (US): Greeneville City Schools will continue free breakfast and lunch for eligible schools under CEP for 2026-27.