AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI in classrooms: The American Federation of Teachers and the United Federation of Teachers struck a deal with Microsoft to set legally enforceable safeguards for AI use in schools, including limits on using student/teacher data to train models and rules against monetizing collected data. College access policy: In the Philippines, Sen. Bong Go backed the strengthened Republic Act No. 12325, expanding free tertiary education support and tightening targeting for poor and disadvantaged students. Teacher hiring clarity: DepEd-Davao pushed back on rumors of a hiring freeze, saying recruitment and promotions for existing positions continue. Student safety and health: A Michigan college student died after a lightning strike in Osceola County, while separate reports highlight food-safety and illness concerns at schools abroad. Equity and enrollment snapshots (Michigan): New data show sharp local demographic shifts at specific schools, including African American enrollment at Seitz Middle School (7.3%) and W. R. Bush Elementary (0.4%), plus rising multiracial enrollment at Georgetown Elementary (6%). Higher-ed funding flexibility: Kansas’ state treasurer promoted 529 plans, noting they can cover more than four-year colleges, including trade programs and certain K-12 expenses.
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