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Sunday World
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Home and Away actor joins cast of RTÉ series The Dry as it returns for final season
The third and final series of the show has begun filming Home and Away actor Rick Donald has joined the cast of RTÉ series The Dry. Rick Donald will star in the third and final season of the show, Deadline reports. He will play the role of Daryl, a 'handsome and mysterious' Australian stranger, who meets the main character and recovering alcoholic Shiv Sheridan, played by Róisín Gallagher. Róisín Gallagher and Rick Donald / Image: Peter Rowen/RTE News in 90 Seconds - June 19th Donald played the role of Kieran Baldivis in popular Australian soap Home and Away. He's also starred as Danny in the Australian version of hit show The Office. His other acting credits include Educators, Australia's Sexiest Tradie and Population 11. Filming has already begun on the third season the show produced in collaboration with ITV. Original cast members, Siobhán Cullen, Ciarán Hinds, Adam Richardson and Pom Boyd will all return. The Dry (season 2) RTE One Eugene chat with Michael McElhatton 'It has been a true joy to see audiences embrace the Sheridan family in all their dysfunctional glory and I am so grateful to have gotten to tell this story over three seasons,' the show's creator, Nancy Harris said. 'The third and final season aims to go deeper than ever before, really getting under the skin of Shiv and the family in a way that we hope is both surprising, funny and (painfully) honest.' The series follows 35-year-old Shiv Sheridan, a recovering alcoholic who after spending 10 years in London returns home to Dublin to a family who are not supportive of her newfound sobriety. The final installment has promised to dive deeper into the lives of the Sheridan family as long-buried family secrets come to the surface. As the family deal with the emotional reckoning, Shiv has to confront the possibility that the real problem may never have been alcohol – but may have been herself all along.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
You Can Get Free AirPods 4 With Apple's Back To School Offer In India
AirPods Pro 2 (left) and AirPods 4 with noise cancellation (right) Apple's Back to School offer is now live in India. The highly anticipated sale for students and educators runs from June 17 to September 30, 2025. Eligible customers can score a free pair of AirPods or Apple Pencil with their purchase of a Mac or iPad from both online and in-store locations across India. The offer is valid on select devices, and depending on what you buy, you can get accessories worth up to INR 17,900 (approx. $207) either for free or at a discount. If you're already planning to upgrade your setup for college or creative work, this is the best time to invest in a new Apple machine. The Apple Back to School offer is valid on select models of iPad and Mac. It is a fixed-discount model where you can avail INR 17,900 discount on an accessory with a Mac or up to INR 12,900 accessory discount with an iPad. That's enough to get a brand-new Apple Pencil Pro worth INR 10,900 or AirPods 4 worth INR 12,900 for free. Unlike Macs, you can't get a discount on the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID or Magic Mouse. As for the Macs, you can avail the Apple Back to School offer on a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or an iMac. The company is stretching the discount to up to INR 17,900 for its Mac lineup. This means you can get the AirPods 4 (worth INR 17,900) for free or just pay INR 7,000 for the AirPods Pro 2, which cost INR 24,900. Products like Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2 are available to purchase with Macs under the Back to School offer. Under the Back to School sale, each eligible customer can buy one Mac and one iPad. Devices like the iPad Mini, iPad 10th Gen, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, and all refurbished products are excluded from the promo. To claim the Back to School discount, you'll need to verify your student or educator status while shopping via Apple's Education Store online or at a physical Apple Store near you.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mississippi Teachers Named to Curriculum Associates' 2025 Class of Extraordinary Educators™
Meghan Froman of Delisle Elementary School in Gulfport, MS, Holly Slay of Quitman Upper Elementary School in Waynesboro, MS, Taylor White Brown of Simpson Central School in Braxton, MS, and Amanda Gibson of College Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs, MS, receive national recognition for pioneering innovative classroom strategies while driving high expectations and student achievement. JACKSON, Miss., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates has named Meghan Froman of Delisle Elementary School in Gulfport, Holly Slay of Quitman Upper Elementary School in Waynesboro, Taylor White Brown of Simpson Central School in Braxton, and Amanda Gibson of College Park Elementary in Ocean Springs, to its 2025 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects teachers from across the country who go above and beyond for their students in Grades K–8. Selected from hundreds of nominations, Froman, Slay, Brown, and Gibson are part of a select group of 29 educators who exhibit best-in-class use of i-Ready®, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and/or Ready®. They have also promoted growth and achievement through interim assessments, pioneered innovative engagement strategies, and stretched the expectations and achievement of their students. "Each student has different strengths and backgrounds," said Froman. "Using differentiated instruction allows me to meet students at their individual learning levels and challenge them in ways most productive to their own growth trajectories." "I encourage open dialogue in my classroom and promote respect for all perspectives to help students feel valued," said Slay. "To ensure equity in the classroom, I think it's important to provide instruction based on students' individual learning levels." "Students don't always need the same things for success," said Brown. "I like to meet each student where they are and help them define success. The i-Ready programs provide the opportunity for all students to grow and learn on their own unique paths to success." "It's important to meet students based on their unique and diverse needs," said Gibson. "Having the resources to do exactly that has fueled not just my growth as an educator but my students' growth as learners." This year's class of Extraordinary Educators includes a diverse range of backgrounds and roles—from classroom teachers to specialists and gifted support teachers. Each educator's application was reviewed by an internal selection committee composed of Curriculum Associates employees with various roles across the company and finalized by an advisory board that included Curriculum Associates and Extraordinary Educators alumni. "The impact these teachers make creates ripple effects in their communities and across the country," said Kelly Sia, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "We are delighted to celebrate these remarkable educators and the transformative work they do to ensure better student outcomes. Our Extraordinary Educators, selected from hundreds of nominations and submissions, embody our mission of impact in the classroom and work to unlock the potential of every student." This class of Extraordinary Educators will enjoy continued access to a network of their distinguished peers from across the country to collaborate, connect, and explore new and unique ways to prepare the next generation of learners. They will also receive access to professional learning opportunities, including an invitation to participate and present at the annual Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit and other professional learning events. About Curriculum AssociatesFounded in 1969, Curriculum Associates is a mission-driven education company committed to grade-level success for every learner. We support more than 14 million students and one million teachers across the U.S. with our award-winning service and evidence-based programs including i-Ready®, Magnetic®, and BRIGANCE®. Learn more at Media contact: press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Curriculum Associates, LLC
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Colorado Teacher Named to Curriculum Associates' 2025 Class of Extraordinary Educators™
Kimberly Alexander of Namaqua Elementary School in Loveland, CO, receives national recognition for pioneering innovative classroom strategies while driving high expectations and student achievement. LOVELAND, Colo., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curriculum Associates has named Kimberly Alexander of Namaqua Elementary School in Loveland to its 2025 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects teachers from across the country who go above and beyond for their students in Grades K–8. Selected from hundreds of nominations, Alexander is part of a select group of 29 educators who exhibit best-in-class use of i-Ready®, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and/or Ready®. Alexander has also promoted growth and achievement through interim assessments, pioneered innovative engagement strategies, and raised the expectations and achievement of her students. "My motto in the classroom is 'informed teaching for intentional growth,'" said Alexander. "By using i-Ready and other data sources to identify students' strengths and areas for growth, I can tailor my lessons, set meaningful goals, and provide targeted support that drives each student toward success." This year's class of Extraordinary Educators includes a diverse range of backgrounds and roles—from classroom teachers to specialists and gifted support teachers. Each educator's application was reviewed by an internal selection committee composed of Curriculum Associates employees with various roles across the company and finalized by an advisory board that included Curriculum Associates and Extraordinary Educators alumni. "The impact these teachers make creates ripple effects in their communities and across the country," said Kelly Sia, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "We are delighted to celebrate these remarkable educators and the transformative work they do to ensure better students outcomes. Our Extraordinary Educators, selected from hundreds of nominations and submissions, embody our mission of impact in the classroom and work to unlock the potential of every student." This class of Extraordinary Educators will enjoy continued access to a network of their distinguished peers from across the country to collaborate, connect, and explore new and unique ways to prepare the next generation of learners. They will also receive access to professional learning opportunities, including an invitation to participate and present at the annual Extraordinary Educators Leadership Summit and other professional learning events. About Curriculum AssociatesFounded in 1969, Curriculum Associates is a mission-driven education company committed to grade-level success for every learner. We support more than 14 million students and one million teachers across the U.S. with our award-winning service and evidence-based programs including i-Ready®, Magnetic®, and BRIGANCE®. Learn more at Media contact: press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Curriculum Associates, LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas
Tuesday, May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Day and schools across North Texas are using the week to celebrate educators any way they can. It's part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 5-9. From private to public school, in the classroom or out, schools can't operate without a devoted faculty and staff. From the gym to the classroom, lunchroom, field house, auditorium, bandroom, even the custodians and everywhere in between, schools run on the dreams of students with the help of teachers who work beyond an eight-hour day. Educators are advocates, listeners, encouragers and a voice of reason. Kennedale ISD superintendent Dr. Chad Gee told CBS News Texas that there's no doubt that faculty and staff the heart of the district. "I think we have the greatest teachers of all the districts in the [Dallas-Fort Worth] Metroplex," Gee said. "We are the smallest, I think if you looked at it and researched, we'd probably be the smallest in Dallas County too. So, between [Dallas and Fort Worth], we are the smallest school district. Our teachers wear many hats, our staff wear many hats and we are so very grateful for all they do for our students." Deals for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week Buffalo Wild Wings Teachers can save 20% May 5-11 with a valid ID. Chipotle Teachers can enter for a chance to win a free entrée this week. Enter here. Hat Creek Burger Company Educators can get a free Little Hat Burger at Hat Creek Burger Company on May 6 with a valid ID. Insomnia Cookies Teachers can buy one cookie and get one free with a valid ID from May 5-11. La Madeline Via La Madeline's Bonjour Rewards app, educators can buy one bakery item and get one free on May 6. Original ChopShop Teachers can save 10% from May 5-9 with a valid ID. Raising Cane's Teachers can enter for an all-expenses-paid summer vacation and a $10,000 classroom makeover. Enter the sweepstakes here. Salata Educators can get 20% off their order May 5-9 with a valid ID. Shipley Do-Nuts Teachers who are Shipley loyalty members can get a free half dozen doughnuts from May 4-6. Smoothie King Teachers with a valid ID can get 20% off their order from May 6-8. Whataburger From May 5-9, educators can get a free breakfast item from 5 a.m.-9 a.m. with a valid ID.
