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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Provincial funding will allow northern universities to train more teachers
The Ontario government is spending $55.8 million to train up to 2,600 new teachers by 2027, both English and French-language educators.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Voices for Humanity Ignites a Revolution for Learning with Eva Rehorova
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring educator Eva Rehorova. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network. Among European nations, the Czech Republic ranks fourth-worst in English language skills. Eva Rehorova viewed learning English as a necessity to prospering in the post-communist economy. Now, her award-winning English language schools are helping tens of thousands of Czech citizens attain the proficiency they need to succeed. ABOUT EVA REHOROVA Eva Rehorova was born in a mountainous town in the Czech Republic and lived on the campus of the school where her family worked. After the country's Velvet Revolution brought down communism, foreign companies poured in and suddenly, having strong English language skills—the de facto language of business—became the foundation for a newfound hope to live better lives. She taught herself English, then moved to the country's capital, Prague, where she saw others struggling and giving up their dreams of achieving success in their careers. After discovering L. Ron Hubbard's Study Technology, she understood its potential to help Czechs overcome the barriers to learning a new language and went on to become instrumental in setting up the Life Improvement Through Education (LITE) schools. LITE is now the number one English language school in the country and has successfully taught English to over 50,000 people using the tools of Study Technology. Eva Rehorova is the Executive Director of the Life Improvement Through Education English schools in the Czech Republic. ABOUT THE SCIENTOLOGY NETWORK: The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists; showing the Church as a global organization; and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. CONTACT: Media Relations [email protected] MULTIMEDIA: Photo link for media: Photo Caption: Eva Rehorova, Executive Director of Life Improvement Through Education (LITE), stands at the forefront of a learning revolution in the Czech Republic. Her award-winning English language schools, utilizing L. Ron Hubbard's Study Technology, have empowered over 50,000 Czech citizens to achieve proficiency in English, opening doors to success in the post-communist economy. (Photo courtesy of Scientology Network). NEWS SOURCE: Church of Scientology International Keywords: Religion and Churches, Voices for Humanity, Scientology Network, Learning, Eva Rehorova, Life Improvement Through Education, Czech Republic, proficiency in English, LOS ANGELES, Calif. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Church of Scientology International) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127155 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
SBI PO Exam 2025 For 541 Posts: Check Eligibility, Selection Process, Age Limit
SBI PO Exam 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) is currently accepting applications for the recruitment of 541 Probationary Officers. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the bank's official portal. The last date to submit the application is July 14. The recruitment drive aims to fill officer-level positions across branches nationwide. Educational Qualification and Age Limit To be eligible, applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The age of the candidate should be between 21 and 30 years, calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the detailed advertisement. How To Apply For SBI PO 2025-26 Visit the SBI official website, Click on the "Careers" section Open the "Current Openings" and find the SBI PO 2025 recruitment link Select "Apply Online" to begin registration Fill in the required details, upload documents, and pay the application fee Submit the application and download a copy for future reference Click here for the direct application link Selection Process The selection process consists of three phases: Phase 1: Preliminary Examination An online objective test for 100 marks comprising the following sections: Test No of Questions Marks Duration English Language 30 30 20 minutes Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 minutes Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes Selection Criteria: Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on overall merit in the Preliminary Exam. There is no sectional cut-off. Phase 2: Main Examination This phase consists of both objective and descriptive tests, conducted online. Objective Test: Section No. of Questions Max Marks Duration Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 40 60 50 minutes Data Analysis & Interpretation 30 60 45 minutes General/Economy/Banking Awareness 50 60 45 minutes English Language 35 30 40 minutes Total: 155 questions | 200 marks | Duration: 3 hours Descriptive Test: Type: Online Topics: Email writing, report writing, situation analysis, précis writing No of Questions: 3 Marks: 50 Duration: 30 minutes Selection Criteria for Phase 3 (A) Sectional Cut-offs: Minimum qualifying marks must be obtained in each objective and descriptive section. Cut-offs are determined based on the number of vacancies. (B) Aggregate Score: A merit list will be prepared category-wise based on the aggregate scores. Candidates up to three times the number of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for Phase 3. Phase 3: Final Stage This stage includes: Psychometric Test - 20 marks Group Exercise - 30 marks Personal Interview - 50 marks The Psychometric Test is conducted for personality profiling. Its findings may be considered during the interview process. Final Selection Candidates must qualify in both Phase 2 and Phase 3. The final merit list will be prepared by normalising marks obtained in: Phase 2: 75% weightage Phase 3: 25% weightage Note: Marks obtained in Phase 1 (Prelims) will not be considered for final selection. Important Dates Online registration and application editing/modification June 24 to July 14 Payment of application fee June 24 to July 14 Download of Prelims call letters 3rd/4th week of July 2025 Phase 1: Preliminary Exam July / August 2025 Declaration of Prelims result August / September 2025 Download of Mains call letters August / September 2025 Phase 2: Main Examination September 2025 Declaration of Main result September / October 2025 Download of Phase 3 call letters October / November 2025 Phase 3: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview October / November 2025 Final result declaration November / December 2025 Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letters (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) July / August 2025 Conduct of PET July / August 2025 Key Instructions Online registration is complete only after the application fee is successfully paid before the deadline. No hard copies of documents are required to be submitted to the bank. Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active to receive communications such as call letters and interview updates. Ensure all application details are accurate before submission; changes cannot be made after the application window closes. Requests for changes in category or other details post-submission will not be entertained. Call letters will be issued via email only; no hard copies will be sent. Submit the application well before the deadline to avoid server issues. SBI is not responsible for any technical failures or delays. Take a printout of the system-generated application form after successful submission for future reference.
India Today
5 days ago
- General
- India Today
Over 3,131 government posts open with Staff Selection Commission, apply by July 18
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced over 3,131 vacancies for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam 2025, down from 3,712 last candidates can apply via from June 23 to July 18, and pay the 100 fee (waived for SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen) until July 19, 11 must have passed Class 12 or equivalent, with the Science stream and Mathematics specifically required for DEO roles. The age range is 18 to 27 years as of August 1, 2025, with applicable relaxations for reserved CHSL RECRUITMENT 2025: POSTS AND ELIGIBILITY DETAILS The vacancies apply to Group C posts including:Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Postal Assistant (PA)/Sorting Assistant (SA)Data Entry Operator (DEO)DEO Grade 'A' in certain CHSL RECRUITMENT 2025: EXAM FORMAT AND SELECTION PROCESSTierI is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled from September 8 to 18, featuring:100 questions (25 each in General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language)Duration: 60 minutes; each section carries 50 candidates move to TierII, which includes descriptive and skill tests—typing test or data entry, depending on the CHSL RECRUITMENT 2025: ONLINE APPLICATION STEPSTo apply:Visit the SSC website at the 'Apply' link under CHSL 2025Register or log in, complete the application formUpload documents and photographsPay the 100 fee and submitadvertisementDownload the confirmation for referenceDirect link to apply for SSC CHSL 2025A correction window may be available after the deadline. The details will be on the SSC CHSL round offers a prime opportunity for Class 12 graduates to secure stable roles in clerical and data entry positions within government. Candidates should apply early, prepare for both tiers, and regularly check SSC notifications for updates on admit cards, exam centres, and results.- Ends
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tri-Cities school is one of ‘lowest achievers' in WA. What's being done about it?
Kennewick School District will be under increased scrutiny to improve student outcomes over the next three years at Amistad Elementary School, recently identified as one of Washington's 'persistently lowest-achieving schools.' The Washington State Board of Education in April designated Kennewick as a 'Required Action District,' meaning the district and school this fall will undergo increased accountability measures, as well as receive additional support and resources — having requested upwards of $600,000 — in order to improve math and reading scores. This comes after the school participated in a required academic performance audit and began an improvement process with the community this school year. The school has scored in the lowest 10% statewide in both academic growth and proficiency in recent years, and has a high population of traditionally underserved students. For example, 33% of Amistad students tested at or above grade-level knowledge in English and 36% in math, per the 2023-24 Smarter Balanced Assessment. The test is given to students in third, fourth and fifth grades, and reflects the percent of students on track for college-level learning. A separate 2023-24 assessment of English Language learners showed just 38% were making progress, with 6% graduating out of services. The school serves about 690 students in neighborhoods west of downtown Kennewick. Nearly 9 in 10 are from low-income backgrounds, and half are English language learners. About 1 in 5 are children of migrant workers. Amistad is the only Tri-Cities school that will be under RAD designation come fall. At the same time, school staff here have already been working diligently in recent months to close opportunity gaps. Amistad was one of 406 public schools recognized by the Board of Education during the 2023-24 school year for closing gaps in comprehensive education. Superintendent Traci Pierce says that's a distinction only given to 16% of the state's schools. 'With the RAD designation, additional state funding is supposed to be allocated to help strengthen and support the improvement efforts underway. We are still awaiting word from OSPI regarding whether this funding will be allocated, given the budget cuts occurring at the state level. We are hopeful that we will receive this crucial funding,' Pierce told the Herald in a statement. 'The district is committed to supporting the Amistad staff and administration, and we have provided additional administrative support for next year to help expand family engagement efforts and student support efforts to help the school continue their excellent work in improving supports and outcomes for students,' she continued. School Board President Gabe Galbraith said he's confident leadership of the school and district will do what's best for students and move them in the right direction. RAD is an OSPI accountability designation that provides specific supports to the state's highest needs schools identified through the Washington School Improvement Framework. It's focused on improvement, and there doesn't appear to be any repercussions if schools slip further behind. Schools undergo progress monitoring four times a year, receive additional funding to implement improvement activities and hire additional staff, and get more training support from the state. The state's improvement framework considers both academic achievement and student growth percentile in English and math, as well as graduation, English language progress, school quality and student success to determine tiered support. Other schools given the RAD designation for the 2025-26 school year include: Nespelem Elementary in Nespelem School District. Evergreen Elementary in Shelton School District. Soap Lake Middle and High School in Soap Lake School District. Edna Travis Elementary in Tacoma School District. RAD work is paired with federal requirements under the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act. OSPI is mandated by federal law to update Improvement Framework to identify schools that need this additional support. To ensure Amistad is on track to improve education outcomes, the district will measure student growth on multiple standardized assessments; create opportunities of engagement to increase attendance rates, lower cases of discipline and increase family participation; and measure the impact of new job-embedded teacher training. Amistad's audit occurred between November and December, said Alyssa St. Hilaire, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning. It examined several variables, including school leadership, performance of different student groups, feeder patterns, communication and collaboration, and teacher training. An external report identified three priority areas: Improving staff, student and family engagement; improving curriculum, instruction and assessment; and more targeted support for English learners and early literacy development. A comprehensive needs assessment listed in Amistad's school improvement plan for next school year shows several spaces for improvement. Hispanic and Latino students, who make up 70% of students, have disproportionate graduation success rates, are underrepresented in dual credit options and struggle more with chronic absenteeism. Black students and males are over represented in behavioral referrals, underscoring 'the need for culturally responsive teaching practices, increased awareness of implicit bias, and proactive measures to address inequities.' Overall, during the 2023-24 school year, Amistad had the highest case load of student discipline among elementary schools. The school also has an 'imbalance of representation of diverse groups among certified staff (teachers, counselors, education specialists).' Of Amistad's 49 teachers, 27 are white, 21 are Hispanic and one is Native American. Teacher retention rates are also lower than district average, indicating high position turnover. 'High-need schools like Amistad often face recruitment and retention challenges due to competitive job markets and cost-of-living concerns, making it difficult to attract and retain experienced educators,' a district report to OSPI reads. 'Working conditions — such as students and families with a lot of supports that come with first generation English learners and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged families — can lead to burnout and higher turnover rates.'
