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Sydney Morning Herald
10-06-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Reclaim the classroom': Catholic school discipline goes back to basics
Students will face a stricter disciplinary regime at Melbourne's Catholic schools in a bid to 'reclaim the classroom' from social media, unruly behaviour, inattention and disrespect. Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) will announce its new 'Vision for Engagement' that covers its 290 schools and 118,000 students on Wednesday at The Age Schools Summit in the CBD. The new MACS framework will be based on the principles of explicit instruction – which was adopted by all MACS schools for maths, reading and writing last year – and will aim to make respectful student behaviour a core focus. The approach will also feature a 'strong stance' against the harmful effects of social media. MACS executive director Ed Simons, who will outline the vision at the summit, says the objective is to create calm, respectful and inclusive classrooms that give children the best chance of a quality education. Loading Simons told The Age on Tuesday that explicit teaching in maths, English and reading had shown promising early academic results, and that the approach would be widened to cover most aspects of school life. 'Now, we are intentionally sharpening our focus on student engagement as a key pillar of how we support student growth – through explicit teaching of respectful behaviour, shared expectations and consistent reinforcement,' Simons said. Expectations of students include 'behaving respectfully towards others, attending school every day on time … and listening intently and paying attention'.
The Age
10-06-2025
- General
- The Age
‘Reclaim the classroom': Catholic school discipline goes back to basics
Students will face a stricter disciplinary regime at Melbourne's Catholic schools in a bid to 'reclaim the classroom' from social media, unruly behaviour, inattention and disrespect. Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) will announce its new 'Vision for Engagement' that covers its 290 schools and 118,000 students on Wednesday at The Age Schools Summit in the CBD. The new MACS framework will be based on the principles of explicit instruction – which was adopted by all MACS schools for maths, reading and writing last year – and will aim to make respectful student behaviour a core focus. The approach will also feature a 'strong stance' against the harmful effects of social media. MACS executive director Ed Simons, who will outline the vision at the summit, says the objective is to create calm, respectful and inclusive classrooms that give children the best chance of a quality education. Loading Simons told The Age on Tuesday that explicit teaching in maths, English and reading had shown promising early academic results, and that the approach would be widened to cover most aspects of school life. 'Now, we are intentionally sharpening our focus on student engagement as a key pillar of how we support student growth – through explicit teaching of respectful behaviour, shared expectations and consistent reinforcement,' Simons said. Expectations of students include 'behaving respectfully towards others, attending school every day on time … and listening intently and paying attention'.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Farmers Urged to Join FPOs for Better Income and Sustainable Agriculture in Aija Seminar.
Farmers Urged to Join FPOs for Better Income and Sustainable Agriculture in Aija An awareness seminar on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) was organized at the Aija Farmers' Association Office under the aegis of the Aija Mandal Farmers' Association. The event aimed to educate rural farmers about the benefits and functioning of FPOs in strengthening agriculture and increasing farmers' incomes. Former BJP Jogulamba Gadwal District President S. Ramachandra Reddy and Aija Town BJP President Kampati Bhagat Reddy attended the program and addressed the gathering. Speaking on the occasion, Ramachandra Reddy emphasized that the central government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, had launched the PM-Kisan FPO Scheme in 2020 with the vision to double farmers' income by organizing them into productive and self-sustaining groups. He explained that the central government is encouraging the formation of FPOs — collective organizations of farmers — with the goal of increasing productivity and improving marketing access for agricultural and allied sector produce. The government offers financial support to these FPOs, empowering them to operate as independent business entities. Examples of FPO activities include: Supplying inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals Renting out agricultural machinery like tillers, sprinkler sets, and harvesters Providing services related to storage, transport, and logistics for farm produce Ramachandra Reddy urged farmers to understand that unity is strength. Individual farmers often face challenges alone, but as a group, they can overcome many of these issues collectively and achieve success. He encouraged the establishment of more FPOs, especially in rural and tribal areas, where farmers can register under MACS (Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies) or as Farmer Producer Companies. It was noted during the event that over 10,000 FPOs have already been established across India, with around 600 in Telangana and a similar number in Andhra Pradesh. Incentives for FPO Members: Farmers who become FPO members are eligible to receive free saplings of mango and sweet lime (up to 4 acres per member). This benefit has encouraged many to come forward and join the movement. The Central Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) center has also called upon farmers to take the initiative in forming their own local FPOs. Farmers were advised to visit the FPO office located behind the Guest House in Aija to register. Membership costs ₹1,100, and if a member later decides to opt out, ₹1,000 will be refunded. The seminar witnessed enthusiastic participation from local farmers. Prominent among those who attended were Aija FPO CEO Vineeth, Rangu Venkatesh, Lakshman Goud, Rangu Krishna, Kalyan, Narsimhulu, Advocate Venkatesh, Raghu, Bhimesh, Nagaraju, along with many other farmers from nearby villages. The event served as a motivating and informative platform, aiming to empower the rural farming community to build a sustainable and cooperative future through FPOs.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Montgomery man gets seven years in federal prison on gun charge
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison on gun charges. Corey Jarrod Wortham, 29, was sentenced of 84 months for being a felon in possession of a firearm, said Kevin Davidson, acting United States District Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Following his prison term, Wortham will serve three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court records, on Nov. 14, 2024, law enforcement officers in Montgomery responded to a report on a sexual assault, where the caller identified Wortham as a suspect. Officers spotted Wortham in a vehicle but he fled and was not captured. Before losing sight of Wortham, officers saw what appeared to be an AR-15 style pistol in his possession. The firearm was later recovered. More: Alabama State Trooper, three others convicted in federal drug conspiracy case Then, on Dec. 18, 2024, agents with the Montgomery Area Crime Suppression (MACS) detail spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one used in the earlier call. When agents attempted a traffic stop, the driver of the car initially refused to pull over. Law enforcement officers had to block his vehicle to prevent another escape. Inside the vehicle, agents found Wortham and a handgun. Due to prior felony convictions, Wortham is prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition. He pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm on Jan. 23, 2025. The investigation was conducted by members of the MACS detail, which includes the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and the Montgomery Police Department. Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Montgomery man gets seven years in federal prison on gun charge
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Gov. Kay Ivey touts arrest of Honduran man without legal status in traffic stop
Gov. Kay Ivey gives a thumbs-up to the crowd at her inauguration on Jan. 20, 2023. (Stew Milne/Alabama Reflector) Gov. Kay Ivey touted in a post on X Friday that a Honduran man in the state without authorization was arrested in a string of traffic stops intended to reduce violent crimes. Roberto Steven Martinez Benavides was charged with second-degree forgery in Montgomery on Tuesday in 'an operation concerning the delivery of a vehicle for purchase with a fraudulent VIN and fraudulent title.' Amanda Wasden, director of external affairs for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, said in an email that the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit (MACS) helped the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) by conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle with the alleged fraudulent VIN. Benavides is being held in the Montgomery County Jail. He has a hold for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) so that HSI can determine if he is eligible for deportation or further action. 'Another strong week for Alabama's Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit in our Capital City — 63 traffic stops, 51 arrest warrants and 15 other arrests. One individual arrested is an illegal. We've turned him over to the feds to be deported,' Ivey posted on X. MACS is a coalition of local, state and federal agencies that work to reduce violent crimes and 'seek to obtain prosecutions for violations such as organized crime, drug conspiracy, robbery, motor vehicle theft and firearms violations.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
