AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourtroom Crackdown: Indonesia’s former education minister Nadiem Makarim was sentenced to 10 years over alleged corruption in the procurement of Chromebook laptops for the education digitalisation programme, with restitution ordered after the court found state losses. Local School Safety: In Dumanjug, the mayor’s proposed cellphone ban and “no inspection, no entry” bag checks are being reviewed by DepEd officials before any rollout. Digital Education Push: Jordan’s “Ajyal” services inside the Sanad app are gaining traction, with millions of grade checks and certificate views reported since integration. Inclusive Pathways: Students with Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy graduated as teaching assistants in Israel, completing a vocational-academic track aimed at mainstream school support roles. Teacher Workload Debate: A new brief argues education reform often ignores the real constraint—time for teachers—calling for changes that make teaching more sustainable. Heatwave Rules: Pakistan’s education department bans summer camps in schools from July 1 to protect students during extreme temperatures. Higher Education Access: The Bahamas and UWI are in talks to expand medical training, with plans for a standalone medical school.
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