AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI in schools: A Deloitte back-to-school survey finds half of parents worry kids rely on AI too much, while many say schools aren’t preparing students with AI skills; some are even planning paid AI tutoring or camps. Student safety and youth crime: Hamilton police charged a 12-year-old after an 8-year-old was allegedly bear-sprayed, with a related break-and-enter at a Canadian Tire also alleged. Sex assault charges involving youth: Toronto school chef-camp counsellor and a Markham psychologist face separate sex assault charges involving youth. Health research with Canadian links: McMaster researchers report targeted bacteriophage therapy that selectively aims at inflammatory bowel disease–linked bacteria, aiming to reduce inflammation without broadly disrupting the gut microbiome. Public health outbreak watch: A cyclospora parasite outbreak in Michigan has surged to nearly 1,000 cases, with investigations expanding to other states. Education-adjacent funding via sport: FIFA’s first World Cup final halftime show lineup adds Justin Bieber alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS, tied to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Older adults and heat: A new analysis argues heat waves expose policy failures that leave older adults at risk, echoing Canada’s recent extreme-weather impacts.
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