AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClassroom Technology: The Philippines plans to distribute 170,000 MacBook Neo laptops to teachers in more than 16,000 schools, renewing questions about device choice and how technology will fit into learning systems. TVET & Research: Malaysia will place 77 technical and vocational trainees in research institutions for a year, with projects in AI, cryptology and energy transitions. Graduate Employment: A World Bank report says 44% of Bangladesh’s university graduates work in the informal sector, underscoring the gap between higher education and formal jobs. Degree Pathways: Delhi University’s first four-year degree cohort faces uncertainty over entry to one-year master’s programmes, highlighting how NEP flexibility can outpace available places and clear routes. Research Funding: The Spencer Foundation will pause new competitions for several education research grants from January through June 2027 while it reviews its programmes and application process. AI in Teaching: African educators say AI can save lesson-preparation time, but warn that teachers need sustained training, reliable infrastructure and a role in shaping its use.
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