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Newsweek
12-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Teacher on Road Trip With Daughter Unprepared for Assistant Superintendent's Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A teacher who was on a cross-country road trip with their daughter was shocked when their school district's assistant superintendent called them with a warning. The teacher and original poster (OP), user Disgruntled_Veteran, shared their story on Reddit, explaining that the assistant superintendent—a friend—had called to let them know "about three-quarters of all the [English Language Arts] teachers at the high schools resigned or non-renewed". "A pretty high percentage," the OP noted. "We had a lot of 1st/2nd year teachers in ELA last year." Stock image of an empty school classroom. Stock image of an empty school classroom. iStock According to the OP's friend, the school district planned to have HR contact staff with English Language Arts (ELA) certifications and "convince" them to move to the high schools if enough candidates don't apply. "And if they still can't fill the slots, to forcibly move teachers to the high schools," the OP continued. "My friend wanted to give me a heads-up and let me know to avoid calls from the district office for a while. He knows I am happy with my position for next year. "So I am going to be ghosting HR for the next 2 months. Ignoring calls and emails. Not that I wasn't going to already." Reddit users were quick to share their thoughts, with many noting they were having similar issues at their schools. "Our ELA resigned this year," one wrote. "They decided to start working at Costco because that's less stress." "What are the odds that central office will be doing any introspection about WHY exactly this mass resignation happened?" another asked rhetorically, to which a third replied, "Is there a percentage less than zero?" "Had a monstrous amount of teachers leave my FL district, me included," one Redditor noted. 'To each their own' "Almost all of them were teachers who were tasked with the freshmen, who were probably the worst collective grade I've seen come through since I started post-COVID." One user, however, felt differently: "After teaching [middle school] for 10 years, 2 years ago, I thought I'd try something different and started applying to [high school]," they wrote. "I am now an ELA co-teacher and can't believe I waited. I'll take this any day over dealing with the [middle school] ridiculousness. But to each their own." Teaching Troubles In a message to Newsweek, the OP said there were a range of reasons why the ELA teachers left, but "several" left the career field for better pay and working conditions. "What's most difficult about teaching right now is the politicians and the parents," the OP explained. "The politicians pretend to be pro-education, but they're really just about getting votes later on." They continued, "The parents, for the most part, don't want to take responsibility for their children's actions. It's not their fault. Their kid acts out, and it's not their kid's fault. It's the fault of the teacher somehow." 'Work with less and produce more' The OP added that it's important to know that the education system is "in a dark place right now" with COVID-19 funding gone. "They're going to cut staffing positions," they wrote. "That means larger class sizes. In addition to this, educators are not getting the support they need to be effective. And educators are being replaced by unqualified individuals. "Educators are being told to work with less and produce more. That's like asking a chef to go ahead and take a box of McDonald's leftovers and make a gourmet feast for a visiting head of state." Newsweek's "What Should I Do?" offers expert advice to readers. If you have a personal dilemma, let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice on relationships, family, friends, money and work, and your story could be featured on WSID at Newsweek. To read how Newsweek uses AI as a newsroom tool, click here.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CDE releases preliminary state assessment results
STATEWIDE, Colo. (KREX) – The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) released the preliminary results of the CMAS, PSAT, and SAT exams given to students in grades three through 11 in Colorado public schools this spring. There was a balanced performance across the state in English Language Arts (ELA). For the CMAS exams, besides grades four and eight, all scores are at or above where they were before the pandemic. In regard to the SAT, 11th graders showed improvement in reading, writing, and math. PSAT 9 scores have stayed steady besides in math, which declined. PSAT 10 scores rose in math but declined in writing and reading. 'We wanted families to have early access to their students' results so they could celebrate areas of strength and seek support where needed,' said Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova. 'We're encouraged to see improvement in statewide scores in several areas. However, this release includes only limited data—we don't yet have information about how different student groups performed, which has historically been an area of concern for Colorado.' For families to access scores and results, they will need their student's State Assigned Student Identifier (SASID) and can go to the Family Score Report Portal. Growth information, disaggregated results, state, district and school-level data will all be released to the public in August. 'Providing timely access to assessment results gives families a clear view of year-end academic progress and helps identify summer support needs,' said Chief Assessment Officer Christina Wirth-Hawkins. 'By releasing preliminary state-level data now and making individual scores available through the Family Portal, we're reinforcing our commitment to informing families, educators and the community about Colorado student achievement before heading into the new school year.' For more information on the assessments, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Muscat Daily
11-06-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
IMF lauds CBO for high transparency standards
Muscat – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a report on the transparency of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), based on the IMF's best practices for central bank transparency (CBT). Released on Tuesday, the IMR report outlines the findings of a voluntary assessment carried out to review the CBO's transparency and disclosure practices. The assessment focused on five key areas defined by the IMF: governance, transparency of policies, operations, outcomes, and official relations of central banks. The evaluation aims to enhance the CBO's independence, strengthen engagement with relevant stakeholders, and encourage knowledge-sharing and intellectual exchange with peer institutions. The IMF concluded that the CBO attaches considerable importance to transparency in its operations, aligning its practices with international standards. This reflects the CBO's commitment to reinforcing its position as a vital public institution through a robust transparency framework. Oman is the first country in the GCC and the second among Arab nations to undergo this voluntary review by the IMF. This underscores the CBO's dedication to achieving the highest international standards in central banking practices. During its visit, the IMF team held extensive meetings with stakeholders from the CBO as well as representatives from government bodies, the private sector, and civil society organisations. These discussions helped assess the CBO's governance structures and transparency measures, promoting constructive dialogue to support more effective monetary and banking policy outcomes. The report's key findings include evidence of strong governance and a sound legal framework. The CBO benefits from a clear legal structure and broad institutional powers that enhance decision-making and accountability. The report also commended the CBO's transparency in monetary policy. The IMF report noted that the bank maintains open communication regarding its monetary policy framework and financial system stability, including regular publications and coordination with other financial institutions in Oman. Additionally, the IMF highlighted the CBO's development of effective financial stability tools, particularly its focus on improving Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) mechanisms and macro-financial stability frameworks. These efforts are contributing to greater transparency in managing financial system risks. The report further noted the CBO's ongoing initiatives to enhance stakeholder communication. This includes making key policy decisions accessible and understandable to the public via its website and social media platforms. Moreover, the CBO was praised for its work to strengthen its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. The review encouraged the CBO to continue enhancing transparency in its supervisory and oversight responsibilities in this area. The IMF's Central Bank Transparency Code, introduced in 2020, reflects the expanding responsibilities of central banks and the growing need for them to clarify the purpose, nature, and methods of their operations. This enhanced transparency fosters greater public understanding of central bank roles, bolsters institutional independence, and strengthens the impact of monetary and financial policies. In response to the IMF's recommendations, the CBO has committed to further strengthening transparency in alignment with Oman Vision 2040 and global best practices, while respecting the national legal and regulatory context. The mission offered a valuable opportunity for self-assessment, complementing the CBO's ongoing efforts to modernise its legal and institutional frameworks. The CBO will develop a detailed plan to implement the IMF's findings and recommendations. This initiative is expected to further improve the transparency of the CBO's operations, policies, and practices, ultimately contributing to sustainable economic development in the sultanate.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt's grip on state-run banks cuts RBI's risk
The Reserve Bank of India has said that the government's ownership of public sector banks (PSBs) makes it easier to manage risk, reducing the central bank's exposure to potential losses. In a recent report on its economic capital framework, the RBI said this ownership justifies lower capital buffers for these lenders when it comes to providing emergency liquidity assistance (ELA). The central bank said that government-owned banks are seen as safer, as the government acts like a parent company with deep financial resources. 'The present review proposes to account for the inherent strength due to sovereign ownership in case of PSBs, while assessing the recovery rates,' the report stated. This strength makes public banks less risky for the RBI to support and reduces the capital the central bank needs to hold against such risks. The RBI said its stance is backed by the government's actions in the past. 'Govt had infused an amount of more than Rs 3.1 lakh crore as capital during the period since RBI's asset quality review,' it said. This capital injection has had a visible impact on the health of the banking sector. Non-performing assets (NPAs) have dropped significantly—from 9.3% in March 2019 (12.6% for PSBs) to 2.6% in September 2024 (3.3% for PSBs). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like In Uncertain Markets, This Trader Relies on Swing Setups TradeWise Learn More Undo Previously, the RBI's expert committee had assumed a uniform recovery rate of 80% on ELA against non-high quality liquid asset collateral for both public and private sector banks. However, the current review moves away from that view. This shift in approach means that the RBI now expects smaller losses when supporting PSBs. 'Accordingly, the potential LOLR losses of RBI for the quantum of loans extended to PSBs have been assumed to be lower (10%) as compared to private sector banks (20%),' the report said. This effectively halves the loss estimate for PSBs because of the implicit state guarantee. Live Events Stress-test results in the report show that even under financial strain, the RBI would face potential losses of only around 3% of its balance sheet. This assumes recovery rates of 90% for PSBs and 80% for private banks. The report also highlighted possible risks from the global operations of scheduled commercial banks. It said that in periods of financial stress, when credit lines tighten and spreads widen, the RBI might need to provide foreign currency liquidity to overseas branches of Indian lenders. This possibility 'may not be ruled out', the report said. By taking into account the backing provided by the government, the RBI is adjusting how it measures and prepares for financial risk in the banking system. This has allowed the central bank to assume lower losses on public banks, which in turn reduces the amount of capital it needs to hold in reserve—freeing up resources while still preparing for emergencies.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre's ownership of banks cuts 'lender of last resort' risk for RBI
MUMBAI: RBI has acknowledged that government's ownership of public sector banks makes its risk management job easier. In its latest economic capital framework report, RBI notes that such ownership has "demonstrably reduced the potential losses" it might face when offering emergency liquidity assistance (ELA), warranting lower capital buffers for these entities. In other words, govt-owned lenders are being treated as a safer bet - because govt behaves like a parent company with deep pockets. The "inherent strength due to sovereign ownership" makes public banks less risky for RBI to backstop and lightens the capital load it must carry to do so. "The present review proposes to account for the inherent strength due to sovereign ownership in case of PSBs, while assessing the recovery rates," the report states. This approach is justified, RBI argues, by govt's track record: "Govt had infused an amount of more than Rs 3.1 lakh crore as capital during the period since RBI's asset quality review." The capital infusion has helped bring down non-performing assets in the banking sector from a high of 9.3% (12.6% for PSBs) in March 2019 to a multi-year low of 2.6% (3.3% for PSBs) in Sept 2024. RBI noted that "the expert committee had estimated potential LOLR (lender of last resort) losses for RBI based on uniform recovery rate of 80 % on ELA against non-hiqh quality liquid assets collateral for both private and public sector banks". However, the current review departs from this. This backing translates into tangible regulatory leniency. "Accordingly, the potential LOLR losses of RBI for the quantum of loans extended to PSBs have been assumed to be lower (10%) as compared to private sector banks (20%)," the report says - halving the assumed loss thanks to the implicit state guarantee. The resulting stress-test estimates suggest that , even under duress, RBI would face potential losses of just about 3% of its balance sheet, assuming recovery rates of 90% for PSBs and 80% for private banks. The report also notes that given the global operations of scheduled commercial banks, the possibility of RBI having to provide liquidity in foreign currency to overseas branches of such lenders in periods of stress, with tightening of counterparty credit lines and widening of spreads, may not be ruled out. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
