AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeatwave & School Readiness: UK schools closed as record European temperatures exposed how poorly prepared classrooms are for extreme heat, with Welsh lessons halted where buildings lack air conditioning and ventilation. Higher Education Funding: The UK’s reported plan to cut EU student tuition fees to domestic levels is raising fears that universities could slash courses and jobs, with science and engineering most at risk. Student Outcomes: Ireland’s latest retention data shows nine in 10 secondary students complete the Leaving Cert, but thousands still leave early—highlighting ongoing dropout pressure. Child Well-Being in Schools: Romania’s EMBRACE project is rolling out a school-based mental health resilience model after UNICEF data flagged high levels of anxiety and self-harm risk among students. Digital Safety & Youth: Coverage warns that social media addiction and algorithm-driven harm are intensifying concerns about minors’ mental health and social cohesion. EU Social Policy: EU employment and social affairs ministers meet in Ireland to focus on poverty reduction and inclusion, including for disabled people.
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