AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInternational Student Work: The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 fee tied to international students’ Optional Practical Training, up from about $500, with $30,000 for extensions. Colleges and students face uncertainty over who would pay and how the change could affect U.S. study plans. School Safety: A 15-year-old was arrested after a stabbing at a primary school in Poland killed a staff member and injured others, renewing attention to safety in learning settings. Student Protests: Demonstrations in France and Belgium highlight anger over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, rising costs and inadequate study materials. Curriculum and Support: A Pennsylvania district reported improved middle-school math scores as it begins a new English curriculum; in South Carolina, a nearly $2 million grant will help college student-parents pay for childcare. School Funding: Hutchinson school board candidates back a November referendum of $412 per pupil, warning that rejection could mean cuts to mental-health support and student activities.
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