AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStudent Life & Campus Culture: Sonoma State President Michael Spagna says the key to a “vibrant” campus is more student involvement—pushing ideas like a spring tailgate and even a farmers market to keep students on campus beyond class. AI in Schools: A new survey finds teachers feel AI is moving into classrooms faster than they can manage, with many reporting harm to learning and a lack of training to supervise responsible use. Student Loans (UK): The UK government will redesign student-loan guidance after MPs warned “mis-selling,” promising clearer info on how terms can change and how career choices affect repayments. Screen Time Rules (Australia): NSW will cap classroom screen time to as little as 15 minutes a day and require pen-and-paper writing to respond to falling reading and writing results. Student Safety & Discipline: NYC plans “school avoidance liaisons” to tackle chronic absenteeism (33% of students), while a Tracy High coach was arrested after a phone was found recording students in a locker room. Wellbeing Support: Red Bank Catholic High School opened a Wellness Room with Conscientia Health, expanding mental-health curriculum and support pathways for students and families. Equity & Inclusion: Queensland Education is ending its Pride in Diversity membership after a petition campaign, and Batangas State University says it is acting on alleged harassment of a transgender student. Higher Ed Governance (India): West Bengal university teachers oppose a proposed inter-university transfer bill, calling it an attack on university autonomy.
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