AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFrance Education & Rights: France’s Constitutional Council has struck down a proposed social media ban for children under 15, saying it would disproportionately infringe freedom of expression and lacked safeguards for privacy and reliable age checks. Higher Education & Research: Britain’s Jodrell Bank Observatory faces closure risk after the Science and Technology Facilities Council withdrew £2.8m annual grant funding for e-MERLIN, threatening observations, jobs, and thousands of researchers’ work. Student Welfare & Policy: In the UK, Reform UK’s welfare proposals are again in the spotlight, with “no British citizenship, no benefits” rhetoric reigniting debate about how education and support systems affect vulnerable families. Curriculum Reform: Saudi Arabia says it has removed virtually all antisemitic content from 2025/26 school textbooks, citing a moderation push tied to Vision 2030. School Safety & Transport: Takoma Park (US) activated stop-sign cameras in school zones, issuing warnings before fines—an example of how cities are tightening enforcement around student pedestrian safety. Education Planning: Armenia’s opposition Strong Armenia leaders urged further education-system development while discussing judicial and legal challenges with the UK ambassador.
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