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Iraqi News
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Mandlawi: The amendment to the Teacher Protection Law will be discussed and voted on in record time
Baghdad-INA First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen al-Mandalawi confirmed today, Thursday, that the amendment to the Teacher Protection Law will be discussed and voted on in record time. Al-Mandalawi's media office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen al-Mandalawi received, at his guest house, the head of the Iraqi Teachers Syndicate, Uday Hatem al-Issawi, in the presence of Representatives Salah Zini and Qahtan al-Moussawi, to discuss the proposed law for the first amendment to the Law on the Protection of Teachers, Instructors, Supervisors, and Educational Counselors No. (8) of 2018." Al-Mandlawi "invited the head of the Teachers' Syndicate to attend today's special session of the House of Representatives, which will discuss the demands of educators," expressing his commitment "to fulfilling the demands of the educational community in a manner consistent with the powers and jurisdiction of the legislative authority." The statement emphasized that "the House of Representatives has enacted an amendment to the Teacher Protection Law since the beginning of this year, and that it will be finalized and voted on within a record time, preserving the rights of this segment and strengthening their role in leading society." For his part, the head of the Teachers' Syndicate "thanked Al-Mandlawi for adopting the amendment to the Teachers' Law, and for his efforts and continuous follow-up of the affairs of the educational family," appreciating "the role of the Council Presidency in allocating a session to discuss the educators' requests, which reflects the legislative authority's interest in ensuring justice for this large segment."
Los Angeles Times
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Los Angeles Times
Costa Mesa class to teach the nuts and bolts of bike safety
Costa Mesa city officials were looking to create a comprehensive bicycle safety education program in 2023 when they collaborated with the L.A. area nonprofit Walk 'n Rollers to develop a program for schools and the greater biking community. Working together under a $150,000 professional services agreement, the team created a roughly one-year pilot program that would bring bike safety classes to students in about 20 school campuses and offer workshops where adults and kids could sharpen their bike skills and know-how and get free helmets, equipment and more. Those offerings, which have already reached thousands, will continue throughout the 2024-25 school year in accordance with the City Council-approved contract. But a crucial third component of the plan — the one that will effectively extend the temporary pilot into an ongoing city program — is just beginning to take shape. A Smart Cycling Class, being held this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the city's Balearic Community Center, is designed to help those interested in bicycling learn the intricacies of bike safety and about possibly becoming certified cycling instructors through the League of American Bicyclists. Brett Atencio Thomas, Costa Mesa's active transportation coordinator, said while anyone of any skill level is welcome to attend the free class, the idea is to take the city's bike education program from something led by an outside nonprofit to a curriculum run by the city and residents. 'This is basically a train-the-trainers program,' Thomas said Wednesday. 'We don't want to say at the end of the school year, we're done. We want to walk away with something where we can keep going.' Participants of the daylong course will be brought up to speed on the rules of the road, sharpen their on-bike skills, enjoy a group ride and learn more about the rise in use of electronic bicycles. Students may also complete an optional on-site exam that will allow them to then enroll in one of a series of seminars held by the League of American Bicyclists to become certified League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) capable of participating in future school-based programs and community workshops in Costa Mesa. Once certified, instructors can even come back and help lead future Smart Cycling Classes held by the city, Thomas said. 'This leads in the direction of getting people trained in the ability to train other people to ride bicycles,' he added. 'We want LCIs here in the community to keep this program going.' Balearic Community Center is located at 1975 Balearic Drive, in Costa Mesa. To learn more, visit
