AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCurriculum: Assam will work with IIT Guwahati to create locally relevant teaching kits for schools, replacing vendor-sourced materials. Sri Lanka plans to add entrepreneurship and financial literacy to Grade 6 from 2027, while Selangor’s upcoming budget will prioritize TVET, STEM, teacher skills and education access. AI and Learning: UNESCO has released a guide to help educators and students question AI-generated information and make informed choices. In India, IIT Madras Pravartak is offering free online courses for students and teachers in areas including AI, entrepreneurship and classroom practice. Skills and Careers: Gulf Air Group and Bahrain’s Nasser Centre for Science and Technology will train 40 young people through a three-year aviation apprenticeship combining study and workplace experience. Early Learning: A University of Otago study of nearly 800 children found that many use nontraditional pencil grips; researchers noted grip alone does not determine writing fluency, but some students struggled with speed and letter formation.
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