AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFrance: High school protests over deteriorating buildings, teacher shortages and inequality are shaking the country. President Emmanuel Macron plans to send 3,000 reserve teachers to schools in need, while presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Mélenchon backed protesters and called for voting at 16 and an end to selective university admissions. School Disruptions: Haze is keeping schools closed in parts of Malaysia, with home-based lessons continuing in affected areas; Johor has extended closures through Oct. 16. Schools in Riyadh have also moved to remote learning this week after an airport attack. Student Welfare: South Africa’s higher education deputy minister and NSFAS have agreed to inspect student residences at the University of Fort Hare after complaints about unsafe, poor-quality housing and funding delays. International Partnerships: Egypt has promised additional scholarships for Indonesian students in medicine, engineering and science, alongside expanded student exchanges and university research ties.
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