AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHigher Education Reform: Malaysia’s RPTM 2026–2035 plan stresses “better people” through character-building alongside skills, with AI-era job shifts driving changes in how universities prepare students. Global Education Policy: The UN General Assembly backed a new “Equal Earth” world map to better reflect Africa’s true size, urging schools and tech firms to move beyond Mercator’s distortions (US voted against). Student Research & Mobility: India and Japan education ties expand as four SKUAST-K students win Japan research fellowships, including JST-LOTUS and MEXT, to study crop stresses and nutrition. School Safety & Health: England rolls out “Benedict’s Law” allergy training and policies after a fatal milk reaction at school, aiming to make classrooms safer for allergic pupils. AI in Schools: Japan’s curriculum draft adds more AI-related learning while warning against casual use, pairing AI conversation practice with critical thinking and independent judgment. Campus Life: A US university’s “Small Talk” program helps international students connect on driving, work, and living as they settle in. Education Access & Costs: New Jersey districts face a potential 34% school health insurance hike, threatening budgets and staff support.
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