AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHigh-Stakes Testing: China’s gaokao kicked off with about 12.9 million registered students, as parents and teachers rallied outside exam halls ahead of results later this month. Health & Schools: A USC-led study links vaping to altered gene activity in thousands of genes, with flavored e-cigarettes and “mods” tied to bigger changes—raising fresh concerns for student health. Admissions & Tech Chaos: India’s CUET 2026 wrapped after 19 days, but thousands of students were forced to retake parts due to technical glitches and earlier exam disruptions. Learning Outcomes in Focus (Texas): Multiple Texas districts reported very high shares of students not on track for college readiness in 2024-25, including Anton (97%), Waelder (93%), Cleveland (95%), and others. Policy & Curriculum Fight (Texas): Texas education leaders are set to vote on proposals that would expand Christianity’s presence in social studies standards and required reading lists. District Budget Pressure: El Paso ISD cut 94 jobs after declaring financial exigency, with leaders saying student ratios won’t be affected. Teacher Support Reform (Philippines): DepEd says AI can be used as a support tool under new lesson-planning reforms, stressing teacher judgment and accountability. Student Safety & Access: Malabon and Valenzuela boosted back-to-school readiness through Brigada Eskwela community efforts, aiming for safer, better-prepared classrooms.
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