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Otago Daily Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Growth in the wrong places for education
Minister of Finance Nicola Willis called it the "Growth Budget". But it is not a Budget that we think will foster children's growth and learning. Yes, there is a welcome funding boost for early intervention and learning support, but it is accompanied by several new budget lines that will grow the testing culture and narrow the curriculum in schools and early childhood education (ECE). In the first year of school, children are already subject to two phonics tests; now maths tests await them in the following years. But even before children have made it to school, a new oral language development tool is proposed for ECE. The thing about testing is, once you have produced information about what children do and do not know and can and cannot do, you're obliged to act on it. But growth in this direction seems woefully inadequate. A promised 143 full-time maths intervention teachers, 32 more structured literacy teachers, and a "digital tutoring solution" nationwide just doesn't add up. Teachers are already capable of assessing children's language, literacy and numeracy capabilities without the unnecessary costs of new testing regimes. Qualified teacher numbers, better teacher to student ratios, and smaller class/group sizes are more warranted for growth than these. Yesterday's announcements are revealing of government priorities in other growth areas too. There will be increased policing of children's and young people's school attendance. But we wonder if anyone in government has considered how other decisions, like testing, affect children's and young people's satisfaction and attendance at school? So it's all about the C word - choices. In last year's Budget, this government chose to give tax breaks to landlords and tobacco companies, and this year to overseas investors. But what matters to us is the education choices we make for children's and young people's futures. Ms Willis seems obsessed with fiscal debt, but not future debt. We face future debt whenever there is under-investment in children and young people. Many of the investments made today are headed in the wrong direction. We advocate for growth in quality learning and teaching so the young have good reasons to go to school. ■ Karen Nairn and Alex Gunn are professors at the College of Education, University of Otago.
Hamilton Spectator
17-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Pinning Ceremony for alumni a first in Prince Albert
Education alumni in Prince Albert had the opportunity to take part in a College of Education Alumni Reception and Pinning Ceremony on Thursday at the University of Saskatchewan Prince Albert Campus. The Pinning Ceremony is an opportunity to acknowledge a teacher's commitment to the profession. University Chancellor Grit McCreath and USask Education Dean Julie Paulson conferred the pins. 'We always have a pending ceremony for our third year students coming towards the end of their Bachelor of Education degree to mark their transition into the teaching profession,' Paulson explained. 'They have finished, at this point their education, their academic courses and they're moving into the schools.' Students are beginning placements and extended practicums and spending more time outside the university. 'They do shorter practicum experiences throughout their third year, so (the ceremony) marks that you've done your academic study and now you're starting to apply your learning in schools,' Paulson said. The pinning ceremony has been around for over a decade. Other colleges such as medicine and dentistry have White Coat Ceremonies that are similar. Thursday's ceremony was the first ever held in Prince Albert. It also focused on alumni instead of current students. Paulson said some alumni graduated before the pinning ceremony became a regular event, while others couldn't attend when they were in university. Students who were part of Saskatchewan Urban Native Teachers Education Program (SUNTEP) were one of the examples Paulson gave. 'This is an alumni reception and a chance to give the pins to folks who've graduated anytime and have been working as educators or in other spaces,' she explained. Roughlya half a dozen alumni came to Thursday's event. The campus issued invitations through the school divisions, SUNTEP, and the PAGC to invite alumni to the first event. 'It was the SUNTEP Prince Albert graduation ceremony today, too, so the 20 students graduated from SUNTEP Prince Albert earlier today,' Paulson said. The ceremony included a chance to eat and socialize along with speeches from Paulson, McCreath, Elder Kathleen McMullin and Principal Jay Wilson. Paulson read the Educator's Profession before the ceremony began and alumni signed a large version of it after they were pinned. Dean, who has been in her position since 2023, said that the College of Education is doing great. 'We've got hundreds of students graduating as teachers every year,' Paulson said. 'Really proud of the contributions that they go on to make across the province.' Students are graduating from Saskatoon campus, SUNTEP in Saskatoon and Prince Albert, Indigenous Teachers Education Program (ITEP) in Saskatoon and other locations. 'We have a group studying in Pelican Narrows, and in Beauval as well, that's in partnership with Northern Lights School Division, and then we have ITEP cohorts in Beardies and Okemasis First Nation in White Bear First Nation and three others that are starting in the fall,' Paulson said. As well, teachers are continuing their education through graduate programs and moving into education leadership roles such as principals and directors of education. There is also a program for people working full time to earn doctorates. Paulson sees great things ahead for the education field. 'The future of education is bright challenging and open,' she said. 'It's such an exciting field to work in because there is so much change all the time, but so much opportunity and our students are just amazing and really stepping in as leaders.' Paulson said education is evolving at a rapid rate. Outdoor education, artificial intelligence, the challenges of truth and reconciliation, and mental health and well-being are constant subjects in education. 'People who enter education are brave and smart and committed, and it's just such an honour to work with them,' Paulson said. Paulson added that she hopes education students embrace the challenges of truth and reconciliation. 'I think this province has been a leader in that space and that's led to so much exciting growth,' Paulson said. 'The outdoor education movement has learned so much from Indigenous ways of knowing and land-based knowing. It's wonderful to see children across the province having those opportunities.' She said there is still work to be done around supporting mental health ensure that teachers are ready to deal with complex classrooms in the province. 'We know that has been such an issue,' Paulson said. 'It's our job to make sure that teachers are up for that challenge and have strategies to support the diversity of learners that they're going to encounter. My hope is that they're able to do that and that they'll innovate and develop and continue leading and take education in directions that we can imagine now. We need to give them those tools to understand where we're at and also be able to push us towards where we need to go.' Paulson said that the college is excited about the work that is being done in Prince Albert. That includes 45 years of SUNTEP in partnership with the Gabriel Dumont Institute, with more than 1,500 students graduating over that time. 'We're so proud of that and then we are really excited that we're able to offer programming here on this campus. We offer first year programming for the BeD here at the USask Prince Albert campus and as of next fall, we'll be offering year two.' She said that Prince Albert Campus Principal Jay Wilson is great to work with. 'We're really excited to give students that opportunity to study closer to home right to not have to come to Saskatoon to do their studies,' Paulson said.
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
2,857 female students graduate from10 QU colleges as part of Class of 2025
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) organised a series of graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 students from 10 colleges: Education, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Engineering, Law, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, and the first graduating cohort from the College of Dental Medicine. The 48th batch of female students was honoured at the QU Sports and Events Complex across six separate ceremonies. This year, 2,857 female students are graduating with bachelor's, diploma, master's, doctorate, and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. The ceremonies recognised graduates from Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Winter 2025 semesters, as well as students expected to complete their degrees by the end of Spring 2025. In total, 3,680 male and female students are graduating as part of the Class of 2025. During the graduation ceremony for the College of Education, 527 graduates were honoured in the presence of their peers and families. Dr Hareb Al-Jabri, assistant undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), attended as the guest of honour. In his address, Dr Al-Jabri emphasised the vital role of teachers in shaping the future, highlighting the Ministry's strong and ongoing partnership with QU's College of Education. He noted that this collaboration has resulted in the graduation of highly qualified and adaptable educators, well-aligned with the country's national priorities. In the presence of the ceremony's guest of honour, President of the General Tax Authority, Khalifa bin Jassim Al Jaham Al-Kuwari, Qatar University's College of Business and Economics celebrated the graduation of 547 female students across its various disciplines. In his address to the graduates, Khalifa Al-Kuwari commended QU for integrating academic excellence with leadership values, equipping students to make meaningful contributions to national development. He highlighted the College's strong impact through its graduates and underscored the vital role of women in both the family and the professional spheres. In the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Press Center (QPC), Saad bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi, who served as the ceremony's guest of honour, Qatar University's College of Arts and Sciences celebrated the graduation of 418 female students during the first morning ceremony. The graduates represented various disciplines within the college, including history, mass communication, psychology, social work, sociology, and geographic information systems. In his address, Mr Saad Al-Rumaihi encouraged the graduates to apply the knowledge they had gained at QU in the service of the nation and to act as ambassadors of the academic institution that helped shape them. In the presence of Dr Ibrahim Abdul Latif Al-Muslimani, assistant undersecretary for Natural Reserves Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Qatar University's College of Arts and Sciences celebrated the graduation of 436 female students during the evening ceremony. The graduates represented a range of academic disciplines within the college, including graduate studies in biology and environmental sciences, statistics, chemistry, sports science, mathematics, Arabic language, English literature, linguistics, international affairs, and policy, planning, and development. In the presence of the ceremony's guest of honour, Dr Khalifa Al-Ansari, chairman of dentistry at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), QU's Health Sector celebrated the graduation of 266 female graduates. This includes 138 graduates from the College of Health Sciences, 61 from the College of Pharmacy, 52 from the College of Medicine, 12 from the College of Dental Medicine, in addition to three graduates from other health-related fields. In the presence of Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al-Thani, the guest of honour, QU celebrated its final graduation ceremony on Sunday evening. This ceremony included 328 graduates from the College of Engineering, 231 from the College of Law, and 107 from the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies. Sheikh Dr Khalid Al-Thani urged the graduating class to embrace the next chapter—whether work, family, or further study—with the pursuit of knowledge as their lifelong guide. As QU graduates its 48th cohort, the university continues to chronicle a long history spanning decades in which it has heavily contributed to Qatar's development and prosperity, through supplying the labor market with qualified graduates. It is worth noting that last week, QU held separate graduation ceremonies for male graduates and distinguished female students, in the presence of The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Consort of HH The Amir HH Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, respectively.
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- General
- Business Wire
Teacher Appreciation Week: University of Phoenix Celebrates the Dedication and Impact of Educators
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) University of Phoenix is proud to honor the innovative spirit and impactful contributions of educators across the country. The 2025 University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index ® study reveals that teachers are not only optimistic about their careers but are also embracing new challenges and opportunities in the field of education. According to the study, 68% of educators are seeking to expand their skillset and advance their career through courses and certifications. Additionally, 50% of educators feel optimistic about their career path. Despite this optimism, educators face significant challenges. Just over half of those surveyed (54%) feel in control of their professional future, and 59% report experiencing burnout at work. This lack of control significantly increases the risk of burnout. 'During Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the unwavering and selfless commitment and dedication of our teachers,' shares Dr. Pamela Roggeman, dean of the College of Education at the University of Phoenix. 'Teachers are the most impactful factor in a student's educational journey, nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity in students nationwide. Day after day, teachers bring their best to the classroom, inspiring and guiding the students they serve. I am deeply honored to support their efforts and contribute to the development of future educators.' This importance of supporting educators is reflected in the findings of the study, which found that 48% of educators hope that training and development opportunities offered through work will improve, and 50% do feel that mentorship opportunities have improved. When asked how they expect their role to change within the next five years, educators cited the following for most anticipated changes: Technology will play a greater role in education and learning (86%) Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) making education more accessible (74%) A need to improve skillsets to support career advancement (66%) As technology and AI continue to evolve, educators note that not knowing how to use AI would put them at a disadvantage in their field (53%), according to the study. University of Phoenix College of Education recognizes that flexible and relevant educational programs are essential to help prepare students for contemporary teaching practice. Programs within the College of Education include: Bachelor of Science in Education programs Master of Science in Education with six concentrations to choose from Doctor of Education program Continuing Education for Teachers University of Phoenix's dedicated emphasis on adult learners offers an ideal pathway for teachers looking to upskill, for those aiming to transition careers into teaching or for parents deeply engaged in their children's school environments who aspire to become educators. Through rigorous academic programs, hands-on experience, and experienced instructors, the College continues to nurture the talents and aspirations of future teachers, empowering them to excel in their chosen profession. Kelley Perry, a third-generation educator from Arizona, enrolled in the University of Phoenix's online master's in education administration program, marking her second master's degree. Perry's decision was influenced by an email invitation to apply for a scholarship, which she received, reflecting her commitment to professional growth. As a working parent, Perry balanced her academic pursuits with her son's athletic schedule and her responsibilities as an administrator, crediting the University of Phoenix's flexible online program for enabling her to manage her parenting, education, and career simultaneously. "It was a natural thing for my family to see me working at night, working on the weekends," Perry said. "Education is important in our family. My father was an educator, my grandfather was an educator, and I'm proud to carry on that tradition.' As the nation celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, the College of Education extends its heartfelt appreciation to educators everywhere for their tireless dedication and commitment to shaping the minds of tomorrow's leaders. The College, with 1,110 graduates in FY2024, reaffirms its steadfast commitment to bridging the gap in teacher shortages and remains resolute in its mission to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of educators. Learn more here about the College of Education at University of Phoenix. University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor's and master's degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Four Basin students honored at EOU
Apr. 29—LA GRANDE, Ore. — Four Basin students were among 635 named to the Eastern Oregon University Dean's List for the 2025 winter term, according to an announcement from the university. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the term. Moses Lake: Joselyn Hernandez, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, major Politics/Policy and Public Administration; Kali Kast, College of Education, major Multidisciplinary Studies Othello: Madisen Douglas, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, major Interdisciplinary Studies Warden: Kaya Enriquez, College of Education, major Elementary Education
