AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEducation & Skills: The OECD’s PISA 2025 results show a global slide in reading and math, with teenagers reading more hastily due to screens and social media—only the UK and Estonia make the top 10 across all subjects. Local Impact: Estonia’s FM Margus Tsahkna opened the EDUHUB teacher center in Zhytomyr, backing preschool training with €330,000 for renovated space and educator workshops. Culture in Tallinn: The 10th Literary Street Festival returned to Kadriorg, spotlighting young authors, classic Estonian themes, and a Betti Alver 120th-birthday finale with poetry and music. Arts & International Spotlight: Poco Art Museum announced “Bowie x Sukita” in Tallinn from 9 October, featuring over 100 photos of David Bowie’s 40-year creative partnership with Masayoshi Sukita. Food & Tech Trend: 3D-printed food is moving beyond experiments, with users in Estonia among those trying printers that extrude ingredients like chocolate and plant-based mixes. Lifestyle & Travel: New Zealand’s working holiday visa opens to 45 countries, with stay lengths varying by nationality.
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