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Zawya
06-07-2025
- Science
- Zawya
LINC Summit 2025 drives innovation in UAE education sector
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) organized the LINC Summit 2025 at the Nabd Al Falah Community hub in Abu Dhabi, reflecting the objectives of the Year of Community. The summit highlighted the role of education in driving community engagement, supporting comprehensive educational transformation powered by innovation and artificial intelligence, and encouraging strategic collaboration among all network members across the UAE. The annual meeting brought together more than 150 educational leaders, teachers, and key stakeholders, offering a programme filled with interactive events and activities. These focused on collaborative inquiry and reflective practice, the development of teachers' leadership and pedagogical skills, the implementation of applied research, AI-enhanced education, integration and inclusivity in both public and private education, and the establishment and expansion of a culture of innovation in schools throughout the country. In her keynote address, Dr May Laith Al Taie, Vice Chancellor at ECAE, said: 'The Innovative Learning Communities Network meeting is part of our ongoing strategic efforts to advance the full educational potential of the community, and to improve and develop the educational system supported by innovation, and educational practices based on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. This aligns with the vision and aspirations of our leadership for a promising educational future. The meeting also embodies our belief in the importance of cooperation, harmony, and communication at the national level in building a flexible educational network ready for the future of education in the UAE.' Professor David Pedder, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic at ECAE, said: 'Innovation in education truly makes a difference in society and science when strong leadership works hand in hand with the collaboration and research of educators and teachers. When we offer a platform like the LINC Network, we are able to strengthen educational collaboration and drive innovation throughout a wide network of schools. This empowers educators and teachers to create and improve comprehensive, inclusive learning environments that not only inspire students but also help them reach their highest academic goals and become active, contributing members of society.' The meeting featured a speech by His Excellency Sulaiman Al Kaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Professional Development Sector at the Ministry of Education, and a keynote presentation by the Chairman of the Innovative Education Communities Network Committee, who reviewed the most significant developments and outcomes from the past year. Committee members also participated in a discussion session with strategic partners in the education sector, addressing the network's ongoing development and improvement efforts. During the Innovation Tour, themed Portraits of Impact, educators and teachers showcased the innovations developed throughout the year, while the Foreseeing the Future workshop highlighted key areas of innovation that will be prioritised going forward. The 2025 summit spotlighted a range of educational innovations, including the expanded integration of AI into teaching and learning through new applications and tools that support personalised and future-ready education. The event also highlighted inclusive education initiatives that promote the integration and support of students with disabilities, as well as research projects and real-world achievements by students. More than 200 educational practitioners received training in incorporating applied research into their teaching practices. A practical approach to teaching mathematics using interactive tools led to significant progress in mastering algebra skills, while transformative approaches to teaching Arabic and Islamic studies emerged through challenge-based and play-based learning. Workshops were also designed to involve more than 30 parents in using artificial intelligence at home, strengthening collaboration between families and schools, and reflecting ECAE's commitment to supporting the Year of Community initiative. The summit provided opportunities for communication and the exchange of experiences, enabling participants to learn together. The event concluded with recommendations from speakers and participants, which shaped the outcomes of the meeting and embodied a shared commitment to advancing education in the UAE. Membership in the LINC network saw a 68 per cent increase in schools and a 58 per cent rise in educators and teachers compared to last year. Four Himam Centres for Inclusive Education Services joined the network, underscoring the growing impact and significance of the initiative in both the public and private education sectors. The LINC Network, a collaborative platform established by the Ministry of Education, is committed to improving educational outcomes by supporting and harnessing local educational innovations in participating schools. Through these communities, teachers receive support to enhance inclusive teaching and learning practices, improve student engagement, integrate AI into lessons, and develop strategies for comprehensive school improvement. ECAE continues to prepare for the future of education in the UAE, inspiring educators to lead change, promoting meaningful collaboration, and equipping the next generation of learners.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year?
The Consumer Discretionary group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is one of 256 companies in the Consumer Discretionary group. The Consumer Discretionary group currently sits at #10 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. The Zacks Rank is a proven system that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions, highlighting a variety of stocks that are displaying the right characteristics to beat the market over the next one to three months. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for LINC's full-year earnings has moved 5.9% higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend. According to our latest data, LINC has moved about 45.7% on a year-to-date basis. At the same time, Consumer Discretionary stocks have gained an average of 11.7%. This means that Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is outperforming the sector as a whole this year. Another stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Carnival (CCL), has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 12.8%. For Carnival, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 7% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Looking more specifically, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation belongs to the Schools industry, which includes 18 individual stocks and currently sits at #11 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has gained an average of 9.2% so far this year, so LINC is performing better in this area. On the other hand, Carnival belongs to the Leisure and Recreation Services industry. This 30-stock industry is currently ranked #79. The industry has moved +4.4% year to date. Investors with an interest in Consumer Discretionary stocks should continue to track Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and Carnival. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Carnival Corporation (CCL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Q1 Earnings Highlights: Lincoln Educational (NASDAQ:LINC) Vs The Rest Of The Education Services Stocks
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let's have a look at Lincoln Educational (NASDAQ:LINC) and its peers. A whole industry has emerged to address the problem of rising education costs, offering consumers alternatives to traditional education paths such as four-year colleges. These alternative paths, which may include online courses or flexible schedules, make education more accessible to those with work or child-rearing obligations. However, some have run into issues around the value of the degrees and certifications they provide and whether customers are getting a good deal. Those who don't prove their value could struggle to retain students, or even worse, invite the heavy hand of regulation. The 8 education services stocks we track reported a very strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 2.3% while next quarter's revenue guidance was in line. Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 8.4% on average since the latest earnings results. Established in 1946, Lincoln Educational (NASDAQ:LINC) is a provider of specialized technical training in the United States, offering career-oriented programs to provide practical skills required in the workforce. Lincoln Educational reported revenues of $117.5 million, up 13.7% year on year. This print exceeded analysts' expectations by 2%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. 'We delivered a strong start to 2025 with exceptional student start growth, double digit revenue growth and a 63% increase in adjusted EBITDA,' said Scott Shaw, President and CEO. Interestingly, the stock is up 9.1% since reporting and currently trades at $22.82. Is now the time to buy Lincoln Educational? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Formed through the merger of Strayer Education and Capella Education in 2018, Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) is a career-focused higher education provider. Strategic Education reported revenues of $303.6 million, up 4.6% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 1%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' adjusted operating income estimates. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 6% since reporting. It currently trades at $85.06. Is now the time to buy Strategic Education? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) is an educational services provider known for its operation at Grand Canyon University. Grand Canyon Education reported revenues of $289.3 million, up 5.3% year on year, exceeding analysts' expectations by 0.8%. It was a satisfactory quarter as it also posted EPS guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts' expectations. The stock is flat since the results and currently trades at $185.47. Read our full analysis of Grand Canyon Education's results here. Formerly known as Career Education Corporation, Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:PRDO) is an educational services company that specializes in postsecondary education. Perdoceo Education reported revenues of $213 million, up 26.6% year on year. This print topped analysts' expectations by 2.4%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also logged EPS guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts' expectations. Perdoceo Education achieved the fastest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is up 27.5% since reporting and currently trades at $32.07. Read our full, actionable report on Perdoceo Education here, it's free. Founded in 1965, Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) is a leading provider of technical training programs, specializing in automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine technicians. Universal Technical Institute reported revenues of $207.4 million, up 12.6% year on year. This number beat analysts' expectations by 2.8%. It was an exceptional quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. Universal Technical Institute delivered the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is up 11.1% since reporting and currently trades at $32.90. Read our full, actionable report on Universal Technical Institute here, it's free. In response to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed's 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump's presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Top 5 Quality Compounder Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate.
Hamilton Spectator
25-06-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Retiring teachers sent off at annual Superannuation Banquet
Teachers from Prince Albert and area celebrated their retirement with the annual Superannuation Banquet hosted by the Prince Albert and Area Teachers' Association (PAATA) at the Wildlife Federation Banquet and Convention Centre on Wednesday, June 18. A grand total of 18 retirees were recognized, eight of which attended in person. Newly elected PAATA President Lori Gray was in attendance before officially taking the helm in July. 'As President, I really want to represent teachers and what teachers need,' Gray said. 'My biggest focus will be in supporting teachers and making sure that they have a voice and that they are well represented.' Gray previous served as the Local Implementation and Negotiation Committee (LINC) Chair for the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division. 'Since I've become involved with PAATA, I just have grown every year. My interest has grown. I was LINC Chair for Sask Rivers and I went through the negotiation process. I really enjoy working with people and helping people just develop what is best in them and I thought as President I could really help them to do that.' Local Implementation and Negotiation Committees, elected by members or appointed by the Executive of each local association, negotiate teaching and learning conditions that reflect the particular needs of the local collective. Gray, who teaches at Carlton Comprehensive High School, is entering her 20th year as a teacher. She has taught in Saskatchewan Rivers her entire career including stops Carlton, PACI and WP Sandin in Shellbrook, primarily as an English teacher. Gray said the Superannuation Banquet is a nice way to acknowledge the work of retiring teachers. 'They have put their lives into their jobs,' she said. 'We need to celebrate everything that they've given to the children, (and) to the profession. They need to be acknowledged and celebrated.' Outgoing PAATA President Jean-Marc Belliveau acted as emcee for the evening. The evening also included representatives from the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan. Former Saskatchewan Rivers board chair Barry Hollick spoke about the benefits of the retired teachers association on a local level and broke down what happens at the annual 'To Hell with the Bell' brunch. Provincial Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan president-elect Sue Amundrud broke down the benefits of the organization and what changes with health plans when retirement happens. Councillor and educator Darren Solomon brought greetings from the city and President Samantha Becotte of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF), brought greetings on behalf of the union. The Saskatchewan Rivers School Division was represented by board chair Cher Bloom. Prince Albert Catholic School Division board chair Suzanne Stubbs was unable to attend but vice chair Pat Hordyski substituted on behalf of the division. She said that it is nice that the Superannuation Banquet represents urban, rural, Saskatchewan Rivers and the Prince Albert Catholic School Division. 'We get to represent not just Prince Albert, but Prince Albert and area. It's a nice event to encompass everyone,' Gray said. 'It's nice to have that acknowledgement come from multiple sources,' she added. Belliveau also introduced the members of the PAATA executive and the organizing committee for the event. The event is a long-standing tradition for the PAATA. The retirees were given a grand entry led by Piper Dave Monette and Elder Liz Settee said a blessing before dinner. The retirees in attendance who spoke were Trena Close, Tom Mack, Shelley Krammer, Shannon Auramenko, Father Harry Shalahub, Lisa Howat, Jennie Enns and Denise Wilkinson. The retiring teachers were from Birch Hills, Westview, Canwood, WJ Berezowsky, Ecole St. Mary High School and St. Francis, among others. Recognized but unable to attend were Roger Dorval, Raquel Tournier, Pam Anderson-Klaasen, Jamie Zurakowski, David Zultok, Carol Zoltok and Rachel Kraus. The PAATA also recognized honourary members for their contributions to the union at the local or provincial level. Recognized this year were Shannon Fiddler and Rosemary Smyth. editorial@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kerry's gay married couples relive day Ireland said ‘Yes' in new exhibition
The exhibition is by Rena Blake from north Kerry – a photographer and woman who was actively involved in the Yes Equality Campaign in 2015. Rena and her wife, Lisa Fingleton, were the first gay couple to get married in Kerry when Ireland became the first country in the world to vote for gay marriage. This timely and evocative exhibition is described as a 'celebration of a milestone' featuring ten new portraits of LGBTQI+ couples from Kerry who have gotten married in the last ten years. The exhibition includes film, artworks and archival footage from that memorable and historic time. 'My partner and I were very active in the campaign and we made a film about the whole process at the time called The Day We Counted. Now, ten years on, I want to mark this important occasion in LGBTQI+ history by showcasing a new body of work called 'The Rings of Kerry',' said Rena. Rena explained how all her life she has 'consciously and sub-consciously' drifted in and out of many different communities. As a young adult, she emigrated to New York and joined the Irish Bronx community. 'When I later came out, I became active in the ILGO, (Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization) and ran a lesbian café in Brooklyn. When I returned to Ireland I was involved with LINC (Lesbians in Cork) and managed Loafers gay bar for a few years in Cork,' Rena said. 'I have always played an active part in whichever community I find myself. Maybe I'm just the community spirited type. This mind-set has probably inspired this project. I wanted to document a community that is very dear to my heart and show the referendum has impacted on their lives, particularly here in Kerry,' she added. As of 2025, marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognized in only 37 countries. According to Amnesty, there are 64 countries around the world which still have laws that criminalize homosexuality. This means Ireland plays an important role in sending light and hope around the world. 'The Rings of Kerry: All we need is Love!' exhibition will launch at 6pm on June 13 and runs until June 30. It is supported by Siamsa Tire and through the Creative Work Bursary 2025 from Kerry Council Arts Office.
