AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExam Reform Shockwave (India): India’s education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of youth protests over alleged NEET paper leaks, and Prime Minister Modi announced a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to focus on examination reform. New Leadership (India): Pralhad Joshi took charge as Union Education Minister (with additional charge) and said he will first understand the ministry before acting. Student Demands (India): Protesters and families are still pushing for transparent exams, fee reimbursement and compensation for students who say they lost years after cancellations and suicides. Primary Education Policy (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s primary education ministry is drafting a new outcomes-based policy, with a first draft due by Aug 17 and added emphasis on foundational learning plus civic and family values. TVET Expansion (Malaysia): Pahang will build the Jelai Community College to expand rural technical and vocational training, including agrotechnology, with a planned 240-student capacity. Local School Partnerships (Philippines): San Fernando City mayor swore in new parent and student leaders for San Fernando Elementary School to strengthen school-community support. Accountability in Exams (Nepal): Nepal’s education minister says police have arrested two people over a leaked TU MBS exam paper and promises punishment.
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