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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Feedback sought on proposed changes to Percy Priest Reservoir
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is seeking input on proposed changes to the J. Percy Priest Dam and Reservoir manual, which could possibly alter the flow and drawdown of the reservoir. According to a release, the Corps is seeking to revise the 1998 manual to include current project operations under existing Congressional authorizations. Potential changes include updating historical data from 1970 to 2025, naming conventions, forecasting methods, structural features, watershed characteristics, communication networks and changes from previously approved EAs, according to the district. Staying safe on Tennessee rivers as outdoor recreation ramps up The Corps claims the revisions are needed for the optimal management of the reservoir as the manual 'contains project data, background information, the plan for day-to-day and emergency water management and the effects of the plan on authorized project purposes.' There are two main proposed changes for the reservoir: J. Percy Priest is currently operating under a seasonal flow regime with fewer releases from January to May during crop season. The seasonal flow was initially implemented to reduce the potential for flooding of farmland downstream. USACE is exploring alterations to this seasonal reduction in releases. Currently J. Percy Priest Reservoir experiences a drawdown to winter pool levels beginning in October and targeted to end in early November. USACE is exploring a delay in the timing of this drawdown through reservoir operations. ⏩ There will be a public meeting at the Hermitage library on James Kay Lane on June 12, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Corps is seeking comments from public, federal, state, local agencies and officials, Native Americans and any interested parties. Comments can be sent by email to CorpsLRNPlanningPublicCom@ through June 27, 2025. Written comments can be sent to: Attn: CELRM-PMP, Capt. LawsDepartment of the ArmyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District110 9th Avenue South, Room A-405Nashville, Tennessee 37203 The Percy Priest Reservoir is one of four major flood risk management reservoirs for the Cumberland River and spreads throughout Cannon, Davidson, Rutherford and Wilson counties within the Stones River Watershed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Global News
15-05-2025
- General
- Global News
‘Honestly insulting': Fredericton community school co-ordinator decries cuts
Since March, Fredericton community school co-ordinator Michelle Roy-Brock says she has applied for over $80,000 in funding for the school where she works. 'At my school, we have a 50 per cent child poverty rate, so we meet those needs quite a bit,' she said. Those grants help pay for anything from hygiene kits to winter clothes to food for students to take home over the weekends. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy But her work will soon be coming to an end. On May 8, the Anglophone School District West informed her that her contract was ending on June 27 — a year before she said it was scheduled to. 'I was devastated for the students, for the teachers, for the EAs, for the administration I work with, because losing me would be losing those resources and those services that I fill in the gap,' she said. Story continues below advertisement This is just the latest in a series of layoffs and cuts by the district. Last month, it announced it was laying off all library support staff after the province asked districts to redirect a combined total of $43 million back into classrooms. But Roy-Brock said cutting positions like hers will only add stress to teachers and negatively impact students' learning. To learn more about why she's concerned, watch the video above.
CBC
07-02-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Father worried about support for son with autism after Saskatoon Public Schools says 80 EAs being cut
The loss of 80 temporary education assistants from the Saskatoon Public School division this month is raising concerns for some parents about the direct impact it could have on children's ability to learn in the classroom. The division said this week it's making cuts over the next two weeks because funding didn't come through through the federal Jordan's Principle program, which is meant to ensure First Nations children receive the health, social and education services they need. The division has been using the funding to pay for EAs since the 2018-19 school year. Keldon Sanderson said he's worried about support for his son Kaden, who has autism and has been working with an EA funded through Jordan's Principle at his public elementary school. "He knows who his worker is, he knows her by name, he gets excited when he gets to go to school, because he knows that he's going to be working with her," Sanderson said. "She's given him a lot of support where he's needed it." Because of his autism, Kaden thrives off routine, and the sudden loss of his support system will affect his learning, Sanderson said. He worries the connection his son has formed will be lost. "My biggest worry is probably the support," Sanderson said. The education assistants know the kids they work with and form bonds with them, he said. "That's really what those kids need is that support with that one person who is able to understand them and able to be patient with them in class." Backlog in applications The school division said last year it received $15 million through Jordan's Principle, and this is the first year funding hasn't come. It had hired 200 new educational assistants through the program at the beginning of this school year, anticipating it would receive the funding needed to pay for those jobs. There has been a backlog in assistance requests under the Jordan's Principle program, which Ottawa has been ordered to address by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Federal lawyers filed an application for a judicial review of that order in December. Other Saskatchewan school divisions, like Saskatoon Catholic and Regina Public, have received recent funding through Jordan's Principle. Regina Catholic is still waiting but doesn't intend to lay anyone off. "I know there's a need for additional EAs and other professional support, whether it's speech language pathologists, mental health counselors, more teachers," said Samantha Becotte, the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation. "But I haven't heard of having to lay off any of their supporters at this time because of a change with Jordan's Principle." WATCH | 80 educational assistants being laid off in Saskatoon schools: In a statement to CBC earlier this week, a spokesperson for Saskatchewan's Education Ministry called the situation "disappointing," and accused the federal government of reducing funding "for vulnerable First Nation students in Saskatchewan schools." The province also noted Saskatoon Public Schools received $286 million dollars in operating funds. But the teachers' federation says that's not enough. "The only reason that school divisions and families have turned to Jordan's Principle within education is because our provincial government has been underfunding education for so long," Becotte said. "These supports are needed and necessary for students to be successful." A statement sent earlier this week from Jennifer Kozelj, a press secretary for Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, also said "ensuring equal access to educational services for all students" in public schools is a provincial responsibility, and that Jordan's Princple funding should "be used when necessary, [but] it shouldn't negate provincial or territorial responsibility." Saskatoon Public has 110 more temporary education assistants whose contracts are up in the air. Those EAs are funded until June because of a surplus from last year. A decision will be made in May to see if the division can afford to keep them. In the meantime, the teachers' federation is hopeful the province will step up and fill the funding gap.
Associated Press
30-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
National Tax Practice Institute® (NTPI®) Education Program Returns to 2025 Tax Summit This July
Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) is proud to announce the return of its National Tax Practice Institute® (NTPI®) program this summer at the highly anticipated 2025 Tax Summit. NTPI Level 2 and Level 3 courses will be offered live during the summit, scheduled to take place in Salt Lake City, UT from July 28 –30, 2025 at the Grand America Hotel. The NTPI program is NAEA's flagship educational offering, designed to equip enrolled agents (EAs) and other tax professionals with the advanced skills necessary for representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The program consists of three levels of comprehensive training, culminating in the prestigious designation of NTPI Fellow™—a mark of excellence in tax representation. What is NTPI? NTPI provides tax professionals with in-depth education on tax representation and taxpayer resolutions, from handling IRS audits and appeals to resolving complex tax issues. Participants gain practical knowledge, build confidence in navigating IRS systems, and learn how to provide the highest level of service to their clients. Why Become an NTPI Fellow? The NTPI Fellow designation signifies expertise and leadership in the field of tax representation. This credential demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development. NTPI Fellows are equipped to handle the most challenging tax cases, making them invaluable resources for taxpayers facing IRS challenges. Live Education at the Tax Summit This year's Tax Summit will provide participants with the opportunity to continue their NTPI education in a dynamic, interactive learning environment and each course is led by industry experts and designed to foster collaboration and real-world application of representation knowledge. Summit attendees can expect to engage directly with instructors and peers, creating a unique and enriching educational experience, and those who successfully complete Level 3 will graduate during the Tax Summit. For tax practitioners who are not on the representation learning journey, the Summit's tax track education path also offers up to 24 IRS CE - including ethics. About NAEA The National Association of Enrolled Agents is the leading organization for EAs, America's only federally licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation. With a mission to promote the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, NAEA provides resources, advocacy, and education to help EAs thrive in their careers. Register Today This is the chance to enhance your tax practice and engage with skilled practitioners in the tax industry. Registration for NAEA's 2025 Tax Summit is now open. Visit to register and visit to learn more about the NTPI program and begin Level 1 online. About the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA): NAEA is the only association solely dedicated to empowering Enrolled Agents and ensuring they are equipped to meet the needs of taxpayers. As the nation's largest organization representing EAs, NAEA advocates for its members and promotes the value of their expertise to the public, policymakers, and the tax industry.
