AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHigher Ed Funding Pressure: An editorial warns that ending Grad PLUS for new borrowers will squeeze graduate and professional students, pushing many toward lower federal limits or private debt. Teacher Leadership & Belonging: The 2026 Teacher of the Year, Leon Smith, is celebrated for building inclusive curriculum and student voice, highlighting how schools can shift culture from the classroom out. Union Leadership: NEA names new leadership focused on year-round organizing and protecting public education as federal policy shifts loom. Student Safety & Accountability: A convicted sex offender is charged again after investigators say he tried to lure a girl at her school, renewing attention on campus security and monitoring. Admissions Transparency Fight: A watchdog group says UT medical schools refused to release admissions data, raising concerns about possible race-based preferences after the Supreme Court’s affirmative action limits. Local Learning in Action: A Kosciusko County elementary school launches a student-run composting program to cut waste and support a pollinator garden. Civic Learning Initiative: A national “250 Days for 250 Years” heritage treasure hunt is set to launch this fall with daily history content for communities nationwide.
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