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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Soudah Development opens registration for the third cohort of its English language program for the local community
Soudah, Saudi Arabia – Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund company, chaired by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has opened registration for the third round of its English Language Program, designed to benefit the local community in the Soudah Peaks project area. Delivered in partnership with King Khalid University, the program forms a key part of Soudah Development's commitment to empowering local community through education, skills development, and long-term capacity building. Registration is open from August 7 to August 16, 2025. The program offers participants a valuable opportunity to strengthen their English language proficiency, supporting future success in education, business, and tourism-related careers. Applications can be submitted through the registration link on Soudah Development's website and social media channels. The training sessions will run from August 31 to November 5, 2025, and will be conducted in Abha and Rijal Almaa. Following the successful graduation of 600 participants from the first two cohorts, this third round aims to build on that momentum. The English Language Program is a flagship initiative of Soudah Development's Community Capacity Building Program, launched to drive sustainable growth and equip local talent for emerging opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Program Information: Registration Opens: August 7, 2025 Registration Closes: August 16, 2025 Program Starts: August 31, 2025 Registration Link:
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report, negotiations to continue
CHICAGO — Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations hit a snag after the union rejected an arbitrator's findings. The CTU is back to square one after the group was not onboard with the fact-finding report — which would have helped put an end to their negotiations with Chicago Public Schools. 'We have no choice but to reject the fact-finder's recommendation,' said CTU staff attorney Latoyia Kimbrough. CTU has been without a contract since June 2024. Chicago Teachers Union holds walk-ins amid concerns over Trump immigration policies, CPS contract negotiations In January, both sides submitted their arguments to a mediator who comes up with recommendations to help lock down a contract. While some recommendations were given, there are multiple areas that still need serious consideration. CTU has rejected every fact-finding report since 2010. Despite rejection this week, CTU said this is by far the best fact-finding report they've ever received. CTU has demanded limited class sizes for more personal interaction, raising salaries, increasing prep time in staffing levels and teacher evaluation system reform. The fact-finder layed out what CPS can do, such as: Increase compensation for veteran teachers Increase librarians Codify equity staffing model Maintain stipend for English Language Program teachers Hire more family engagement coordinators CTU and CPS are now entering a 30-day cooling off period, after which the union can issue a 10-day strike. The earliest the teachers can strike would be mid-March. The last time CTU went on strike was in 2019 and 11 days of class were cancelled. CTU is hoping it doesn't come to this again. CPS released the following statement regarding the fact-finder report: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) respects the thorough and objective analysis of the neutral factfinder, and is carefully reviewing all of the recommendations, including the financial, operational and educational implications, to determine the most effective course of action for advancing negotiations. The report commends the District's 'admirable record in the delivery of educational services,' naming CPS as 'one of the top and most improved large urban school districts in the country.' The report also underscores the financial obstacles faced by the District, a sentiment that was corroborated by an independent review by the Civic Federation. The District's approach to negotiations remains fully student-centered, prioritizing the preservation and enhancement of robust programs that have supported CPS' impressive academic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. CPS is dedicated to providing educators with the compensation, tools, and resources they deserve, ensuring this is achieved in a sustainable and fiscally responsible manner. We agree with the neutral factfinder's hope, 'that this report will help facilitate the parties to reach agreement on their CBA so that they can continue the amazing job they are doing in serving our City's most precious resource, its school children.' Chicago Public Schools Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
