AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI in Schools: A major school-district shift is making headlines as some large districts pause or restrict AI access for students, while others are still trying to integrate tools responsibly. Gun Violence Transparency: Advocacy groups are pressing the RCMP for more details on the firearms used in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, arguing secrecy and accountability can coexist as a new school year begins. Student Supports & Accessibility: UBC-linked accessibility services are moving from peer notetaking to an AI note-taking system (Genio Notes), with critics raising concerns about reliability and fit for accommodations. Curriculum Update: Manitoba is piloting expanded “food literacy” in health/phys-ed, aiming to go beyond calories to cover marketing, food insecurity and disordered eating. Post-Secondary & Research Funding: Kenjgewin Teg has gained CIHR institutional eligibility, expanding its ability to administer health research grants using Anishinaabe-led approaches. Language & Voting: Quebec’s election authority faces court pressure over French-only voter information rules, with English reminders at issue.
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