AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCivics in the Classroom: The U.S. Department of Education says TV host Mario Lopez will host the “Presidential 1776 Award” national finals, spotlighting top high school civics students with a live competition on the Constitution and founding history. School Success Spotlights: Middlebury’s school board wrapped up the year with academic and arts wins, including rising SAT performance and strong participation in a college-credits program. Student Life & Pathways: DODEA-Pacific athletes are heading to Division I programs, showing how overseas schools can still feed major college sports. Local Enrollment Snapshots (NY): New York school reports show shifting demographics—Pelham Memorial’s student body is 59.7% white, Glencliff’s multiracial share rose to 8.6%, and Malta Avenue’s Hispanic enrollment fell to 9.3%. Higher Ed & Research Capacity: Howard University’s push toward R1 status is getting support from groups backing expanded HBCU research and clinical trial participation. College Sports Spending: New federal data highlights women’s basketball budgets at schools like Holy Family University and Tulane, underscoring how spending varies widely by program. Policy & Politics in Higher Ed: An opinion piece argues the University of Florida’s DEI messaging during a presidential search signals deeper political alignment.
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