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Local Sweden
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Local Sweden
Sweden moves forward with proposal to add three-year limit for SFI studies
For Members Immigrants studying Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) courses will under a new proposal only have three years to complete their studies before losing the right to take part in classes, Sweden's minister responsible for adult education has said. Advertisement Lotta Edholm, Sweden's Minister for Upper Secondary School, Higher Education and Research, highlighted the fact that many immigrants withdraw from SFI classes early ‒ in 2023, almost half of all SFI students did so. "Many of them have almost certainly had a plan to come back to studies after a while, but that's difficult and the risk is that they lose their Swedish language when they're gone," Edholm told press at a summer fika for journalists. SFI classes have received criticism in recent years for a poor standard of teaching, lack of resources and a failure to fully cater to people with different educational backgrounds. The government, she said, believes that more intensive, more well-coordinated SFI studies are needed for better results. Advertisement She added that it should be possible to extend the three-year limit by another three years if there are special considerations, for example in case of illness. The proposal has been submitted to Sweden's Council on Legislation (Lagrådet) for comment. The council will make sure that the law does not conflict with any existing laws, such as the constitution. Its comments are not legally binding, but are usually followed. Although this specific proposal is the result of a collaboration between the Liberals, Moderates, Christian Democrats and Sweden Democrats, it was originally put forward by the previous centre-left government in 2020. It originally had a proposed implementation date of January 1st, 2025, with an additional three-year transition period for people who are already enrolled on an SFI course. The new proposed implementation date is January 1st, 2026.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys' Jason Witten named to this top-5 list alongside Kelce, Kittle, Gronkowski
If NFL teams were loaned a crystal ball for draft weekend, and that crystal ball told them the prospect they were eying with their third-round pick was guaranteed to make a Pro Bowl at some point in their career, the card couldn't be turned in fast enough. But what if that crystal ball said that third-round pick would make a staggering 11 Pro Bowls? And also set franchise records for career catches, career receiving yards, and games played, land in the league's top five for all-time receptions, be a surefire Hall of Famer, and an eventual Ring of Honor member? Talk about return on investment. Jason Witten was chosen by Eric Edholm as one of the top-five draft values for his position over the last quarter-century, and it's impossible to argue otherwise. Chosen 69th overall out of Tennessee, Witten was the fifth tight end selected in 2003. (No sign on this list of Bennie Joppru or Teyo Johnson, both taken a round earlier that year.) And Witten made an immediate impact in Dallas, missing just one game as a rookie, and that was because of a broken jaw. It would, famously, be the only game he would ever miss due to injury over his 17 NFL seasons. Consistency was Witten's trademark. He rarely put up huge numbers, though he did turn in four 1,000-yard campaigns. His 2021 season was unusually prolific: he set a new mark for tight ends with 110 catches, including one game in which he hauled 18 passes- still an NFL tight end record- and he even collected the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. As Edholm notes, "Witten's brief retirement, a tough lone season with the Raiders, and a failed stint as a Monday Night Football broadcaster might have sullied his reputation unfairly in recent years." But, he concludes, "when you combine his receiving ability, blocking prowess, leadership, and unquestioned toughness, he stacks up as one of the finest ever to play his position." Witten is ranked the fourth-best tight end value on the list, just ahead of Jimmy Graham. Ahead of Witten are George Kittle, Rob Gronkowski, and Travis Kelce- every one of whom was drafted outside the first round. Edholm also did rankings for the rest of the offensive positions, but no other Cowboys were chosen. With a high draft slot bringing added expectations, it's not surprising that first-round superstar linemen like Zack Martin and Tyron Smith missed the cut in the value conversation. But even fourth-rounder Dak Prescott was left off the quarterbacks' list in favor of Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, and Brock Purdy. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
USA Today
26-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Packers hit on top draft value picks at QB, WR and OT over last 25 years
With the 2025 season coming up, Eric Edholm of is going through each position to determine the top "draft values" of the last 25 years. Unknowingly, Edholm provided the perfect opportunity to appreciate late great Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson, who hit on generational values at quarterback, wide receiver and along the offensive line. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Thompson's first draft pick and the 24th overall pick in 2005, was Edholm's No. 2 value pick at quarterback behind Tom Brady. Wide receiver Davante Adams, one of Thompson's best late-career picks and the 53rd overall pick in 2017, was Edholm's No. 4 value pick at wide receiver. Offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, Thompson's best Day 3 pick by a mile and the 109th overall pick in 2013, was Edholm's No. 4 value pick along the offensive line. Thompson picking Rodgers helped win the Packers a Super Bowl and opened up another long winning window, while Adams and Bakhtiari were both elite players at their respective positions during Rodgers' window. Only four quarterbacks have thrown more regular-season touchdown passes than Rodgers, who will almost certainly pass Brett Favre at some point during the 2025 season. Adams has the third-most catches by a player drafted in the second round in NFL history, trailing only Anquan Boldin and Isaac Bruce, and Adams could easily catch both by the time he retires. Bakhtiari ranks third by PFR's "Approximate Value" among all offensive linemen and second among offensive tackles drafted in the fourth round all-time. Rodgers will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when he retires, Adams has a very strong Hall of Fame case as he enters his 12th NFL season and Bakhtiari was on a sure-fire Hall of Fame path when his knee suffered catastrophic damage on New Year's Eve of 2020. It's fair to wonder "what could have been" with a few other Thompson draft picks. Nick Collins (second round, No. 51 overall) might have built a Hall of Fame career had he not injured his neck in 2011. Jermichael Finley (third round, No. 91 overall) was a dominant receiving tight end who also had his career ended by a neck injury. Thompson also picked Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson in the second round, Clay Matthews and Kenny Clark at the end of the first round, Josh Sitton in the fourth round, Corey Linsley in the fifth round and Mason Crosby in the sixth round. So much success of the last Packers era is due to Thompson's drafting ability. His hits on generational talents -- a Hall of Fame quarterback late in the first, a potential Hall of Fame receiver midway through the second and a borderline Hall of Fame left tackle in the fourth -- paved the way for a dominant Packers run.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Packers roster among NFL's 'most complete,' but with caveats entering 2025
Eric Edholm picked the Green Bay Packers as one of his 10 "most complete" teams entering the 2025, and while Edholm doesn't see many "major red flags," there are caveats to the Packers' positioning as one of the best rosters this season. Can a good team on the cusp take the next step? Advertisement Brian Gutekunst's draft strategy -- especially in the post-Aaron Rodgers era -- has created a young and talented roster that has made back-to-back playoff appearances and should be ready to compete in 2025. "Brian Gutekunst was promoted to general manager in 2018, and the Packers have selected 80 players in his eight drafts -- an average of 10 per year, for the non-math majors out there. This volume-heavy approach has allowed them to field one of the league's most solid and competitive rosters up and down," Edholm wrote. The caveats are obvious. Quarterback Jordan Love must stay healthy and play better at the game's most important position, the Packers defense needs more from a talented but inconsistent front, and Jaire Alexander must return at cornerback. Love suffered a Week 1 injury and, at times, labored through his second season as the starter. The wide receivers -- who won't have Christian Watson for a chunk of 2025 -- must catch passes more consistently. Rashan Gary, Kenny Clark, Lukas Van Ness and Devonte Wyatt must power improvement rushing the quarterback in the second year of the Jeff Hafley era. And while Alexander's status in Green Bay remains a question mark, he's a difference-maker when healthy and available. Cornerback would be a potential "red flag" position if Alexander isn't back. Advertisement Still, even with all the issues weighing down the Packers in 2024, Matt LaFleur's team won 11 games, made the playoffs and gave the eventual champion Philadelphia Eagles a good fight on the road in the first round. The bar for a great season in Green Bay is much higher, but the Packers have established a strong floor with this group. "But all told, this is a fairly strong team, lacking major red flags. Green Bay's ranking would be solidified should Love show improvement," Edholm wrote. The path ahead for the Packers won't be an easy one. Edholm picked both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings among his most complete teams, and three other teams in the NFC made the top 10. This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers roster NFL most complete 2025 Jordan Love Jaire Alexander
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Packers roster among NFL's 'most complete,' but with caveats entering 2025
Packers roster among NFL's 'most complete,' but with caveats entering 2025 Eric Edholm picked the Green Bay Packers as one of his 10 "most complete" teams entering the 2025, and while Edholm doesn't see many "major red flags," there are caveats to the Packers' positioning as one of the best rosters this season. Can a good team on the cusp take the next step? Brian Gutekunst's draft strategy -- especially in the post-Aaron Rodgers era -- has created a young and talented roster that has made back-to-back playoff appearances and should be ready to compete in 2025. "Brian Gutekunst was promoted to general manager in 2018, and the Packers have selected 80 players in his eight drafts -- an average of 10 per year, for the non-math majors out there. This volume-heavy approach has allowed them to field one of the league's most solid and competitive rosters up and down," Edholm wrote. The caveats are obvious. Quarterback Jordan Love must stay healthy and play better at the game's most important position, the Packers defense needs more from a talented but inconsistent front, and Jaire Alexander must return at cornerback. Love suffered a Week 1 injury and, at times, labored through his second season as the starter. The wide receivers -- who won't have Christian Watson for a chunk of 2025 -- must catch passes more consistently. Rashan Gary, Kenny Clark, Lukas Van Ness and Devonte Wyatt must power improvement rushing the quarterback in the second year of the Jeff Hafley era. And while Alexander's status in Green Bay remains a question mark, he's a difference-maker when healthy and available. Cornerback would be a potential "red flag" position if Alexander isn't back. Still, even with all the issues weighing down the Packers in 2024, Matt LaFleur's team won 11 games, made the playoffs and gave the eventual champion Philadelphia Eagles a good fight on the road in the first round. The bar for a great season in Green Bay is much higher, but the Packers have established a strong floor with this group. "But all told, this is a fairly strong team, lacking major red flags. Green Bay's ranking would be solidified should Love show improvement," Edholm wrote. The path ahead for the Packers won't be an easy one. Edholm picked both the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings among his most complete teams, and three other teams in the NFC made the top 10.
