10jili com login Lawmakers on a legislative rules committee heard from state school leaders about why they adopted emergency regulations requiring more communication about student criminal records, but new concerns were raised about other gaps. The Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Rules Committee hearing on Wednesday comes after the Maryland State Board of Education approved emergency rules requiring superintendents of public school systems to share information about students’ criminal records, specifically regarding reportable offenses. State law requires the arresting law enforcement agency to report the offense within 24 hours to the school system whenever a juvenile is arrested and accused of a reportable offense off campus. Reportable offenses include murder, attempted murder, arson, robbery, carjacking and others. During the hearing, co-chair Del. Sandy Rosenberg, a Baltimore City Democrat, said the committee would not vote on the emergency rules, rather he wanted to hear from school leaders and give members of the committee a chance to ask questions. “We really need to get this right,” Sen. Mike McKay, a Republican representing Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties, said during the hearing. The state Board of Education releases an annual report regarding reportable offenses; the most recent one is for the 2022-2023 school year, showing more than 1,200 reportable offenses across Maryland’s jurisdictions. However, many have pointed to possible gaps in the system. Most recently, Howard County Public School System Superintendent Bill Barnes noted his frustration over a 17-year-old arrested at Howard High School in connection to a homicide investigation and the teen had a previous criminal record Barnes wasn’t told about. “If this information and data would have been available to me, prior to yesterday, I assure our community that I would not approve a placement at Howard High School,” Barnes said. “Good decisions are predicated on accurate data, and I now know that there is important data that is not available to the school system that informs our placement.” The teen was wearing an ankle monitor in connection with a 2023 attempted murder charge. He was enrolled as a student in Anne Arundel County at the time of that investigation. When the teen was arrested in Howard County, he had a loaded gun in his backpack. When the school board adopted the emergency policy change, Maryland State Superintendent Carey Wright said the Maryland State Department of Education would continue to review laws, but said information sharing was an important step. Not included, however, is the education system within DJS incarceration settings. It’s called the Juvenile Services Education Program or JSEP. Superintendent of JSEP Kimberly Pogue said while her agency shares students’ education records with public schools when the student goes to re-enroll, criminal history isn’t included. “There would need to be some statutory changes that would require or treat JSEP as a local educational agency because we’re currently not considered one in the statute,” Pogue said. During the AELR Committee hearing, lawmakers also heard about the JSEP communications gap; Wright said a change to information sharing for JSEP would need to come from the General Assembly. The reportable offense annual report is due by Dec. 30. Follow Political Reporter Mikenzie Frost on X and Facebook. Send tips to mbfrost@sbgtv.com .The Bank of Scotland’s business barometer poll showed 73% of Scottish businesses expect to see turnover increase in 2025, up from 60% polled in 2023. Almost a quarter (23%) of businesses expect to see their revenue rise by between six and 10% over the next 12 months, with just over a fifth (21%) expecting it to grow by even more. The poll found that 70% of businesses were confident they would become more profitable in 2025, a two per cent increase when compared with the previous year. Revenue and profitability growth was firms’ top priority at 52%, though 40% said they will be targeting improved productivity, and the same proportion said they will be aiming to enhance their technology – such as automation or AI – or upskill their staff (both 29%). More than one in five (22%) want to improve their environmental sustainability. Other areas businesses are hoping to build upon AI-assisted technology (19%), and 24% will be investing in expanding into new UK markets and 23% plan to invest in staff training. The business barometer has surveyed 1,200 businesses every month since 2002, providing early signals about UK economic trends. Martyn Kendrick, Scotland director at Bank of Scotland commercial banking, said: “Scottish businesses are looking ahead to 2025 with stronger growth expectations, and setting out clear plans to drive this expansion through investments in new technology, new markets and their own teams. “As we enter the new year, we’ll continue to by their side to help them pursue their ambitions and seize all opportunities that lie ahead.”

As we enter the holiday season many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a and a higher education sector it may seem logical to wonder if university is worth it. In my role as president of York University I see these issues play out every day in the lives of my students and faculty. However, I can say with certainty that, yes, university is worth it for both students and society. And while you might think that I might be biased, there is real data to back it up. Simply put, going to university enriches both students and society over the long term. We must ensure that students and universities are supported to help ensure as broad access as possible. While many students entering the market fresh out of university will make entry-level wages, the reality is that . Those with a bachelor’s degree earn 24 per cent more than the national average. The more education, the higher the earning potential. Students with a university degree are more likely to have stable employment even amidst economic disruption, . Graduates are also more likely to gain employment that offers a wider range of benefits. Simply put, an education increases one’s chances of finding fulfilling employment and living a longer and healthier life. Beyond individual benefits, there are also key benefits to society. Canada . Further To quote Nelson Mandela: “ .” The world faces a host of wicked problems ranging from economic inequality to climate change, geopolitical conflict and ongoing wars. Universities and graduates play a key role in addressing these challenges. Technology is not going away and it is not slowing down. A recent study revealed that the jobs of more than . Moreover, an estimated one out of 10 employees in Canada could be at a high risk of automation-related job redundancy. Canada’s already volatile job market will continue to be impacted. Those with . Graduates are also more likely to have the transferable skills needed to withstand workforce disruption. , AI technologies pose less of a risk for highly-skilled workers. In fact, their jobs are less likely to be replaced by automation because they possess the critical thinking skills needed to provide oversight to tasks that use AI and automation. While these technologies are sophisticated and becoming even more so each day, they currently cannot replicate human cognitive, critical and decision-making skills. There is also compelling research that shows to upgrade and reskill, a quality that makes students more agile in a shifting labour market. Universities have also been increasing , programs which help learners re-skill while they are holding employment and balancing familial obligations, to support lifelong learning and build a more resilient Canadian workforce. If Canada is to meet the expanding needs of students and of the country then we must invest now in higher education. Access is something I worry deeply about to ensure that we are not leaving any talent behind. Data from the indicates that 48 per cent of first- and fourth-year undergrad students at York came from households where neither parent held a bachelor’s degree. What’s more, York’s revealed that 59 per cent of students could not have attended university without financial support. Creating accessible educational opportunities for diverse learners to develop responsive skills is critical for a vibrant future workforce and for resilient communities. York and other universities in Canada have a good track record for this. At the same time, . Continuing to ensure that eligible students have access to university education including at the graduate level is imperative to address these trends. The significant numbers of Canadian . These are troubling trends which Canadian universities are committed to addressing. While the commitment and innovation of universities is evident, the unfortunate truth is that universities across much of Canada have seen a steady decline in real dollar funding for years. In Ontario, . To meet the changes in Canada’s labour market, . We have also worked to enhance access through flexible teaching formats and . Universities have also . In short, universities in Canada are one of the country’s most important assets. If we are to continue delivering the high-quality education for which we are known and serving the needs of the communities who rely on us, especially given fierce global competition for talent, it is essential that we secure a financially sustainable model for universities. Canada’s high youth unemployment has many people anxious about how they will fare in a job market that bears a striking resemblance to the Hunger Games. Expanding employment opportunities is necessary and will require collaboration across all sectors. But the data are clear. A university education will provide our youth with a running start and the ability to adapt as they go.Stony Brook wins 72-55 against Rider

President-elect Donald Trump wants to end daylight saving time, something Oregon lawmakers attempted to do earlier this year. On Friday, Trump wrote on his social media site that he would do what he could to end the twice-annual time changes after he takes office. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation,” he wrote in the post . Ending the eight months of daylight saving time would mean major changes for Oregonians, shifting things an hour earlier. Portland would see 97 days of sunrises before 5 a.m., compared to zero right now. Sunrise would happen as early as 4:21 a.m. in mid-June, while sunset on summer evenings would arrive shortly after 8 p.m. at the latest. Over the years, Oregon lawmakers have alternately attempted to make standard time and daylight saving time permanent year-round. Their most recent attempt to eliminate the biannual time change by reverting to standard time year-round failed during this year’s short session. Oregon’s Treasurer-elect Elizabeth Steiner, a physician and Democrat who previously served in the state Senate, has noted that a permanent switch to standard time could bring health benefits for many people. The Associated Press reported groups including the American Medical Association have reached the same conclusion. -- Hillary Borrud is an investigative reporter. Reach her at 503-294 4034 or hborrud@oregonian.com .

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What does 2025 hold for interest rates, inflation and the American consumer?Dr Charlotte Proudman, who specialises in family law, had faced a Bar Standards Board (BSB) disciplinary tribunal over a 14-part Twitter thread criticising a judge’s ruling over a domestic abuse case, saying it echoed a “boys’ club”. However, the five charges against the 36-year-old were dropped on Thursday. In an interview with The Times, Dr Proudman described the position of Mark Neale, the board’s director-general, as “untenable” and said its chairwoman, Kathryn Stone, should also stand down. “They need a change, not just in those two individuals, though, because, of course, it seeps down to the rest of the organisation,” she said. She told the paper she “genuinely” wanted to work with the Bar Standards Board in helping them to understand how misogyny and sexism have impacted women at the bar. However, she said that “under the current leadership, it’s just not going to be possible”. The charges alleged Dr Proudman had “failed to act with integrity” in posting the tweets, that they amounted to professional misconduct, were “misleading” and “inaccurately reflected the findings of the judge” in the case. The women’s rights campaigner was also accused of behaving in a way “which was likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public placed in her and in the profession”, and that she “knowingly or recklessly misled or attempted to mislead the public” by making the posts. But panel chairman Nicholas Ainley found her tweets are protected under Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights, which protects the right of freedom of expression. He said her tweets did not “gravely damage” the judiciary, which would “put them outside” of Article 10 protection, even if they “might not have been pleasant for any judge to read” or even “hurtful”. “We take the view that the judiciary of England and Wales is far more robust than that,” he said. The panel also concluded that some of the tweets were only inaccurate “to a minor degree” and not to the extent necessary for a charge of a lack of integrity. Speaking after the hearing, Dr Proudman told the PA news agency: “This ruling is a victory for women’s rights and a right to freedom of speech. “The prosecution against me brought by my regulatory body, the Bar Standards Board, should never have happened and I said that from day one. “I criticised a domestic abuse judgment. Everyone should have the right to do that, whether you’re a barrister or not. Our justice system, which I strongly believe in, is robust enough to withstand criticism from me.” She believes her tweets help “foster confidence” in the justice system, adding: “Only that way can we go about building change and a better treatment for all victims, women and children and men who are affected by domestic abuse.” Explaining that the BSB appears to have spent almost £40,000 “of barristers’ money” on instructing counsel in her case, she added: “I think it’s shameful that they’re using our money to pay for, in my view, malicious, vexatious prosecutions which I have no doubt was a personal attack against me as a woman and as a feminist, as an outspoken critic and advocate for women’s rights.” Dr Proudman called for “systemic change” within the board. “They don’t understand gender, they don’t understand diversity, I don’t think they’ve ever heard of the concept misogyny and certainly not institutional misogyny,” she said. “Until they recognise the deeply rooted, entrenched issue of bullying, harassment, sexism at the bar, for which I have suffered relentlessly... and own up to it I don’t think we’re going to see any change and I have no confidence in them.” She told of how male barristers have called her insulting names on social media and made derogatory comments about her. In the posts on April 6 2022, Dr Proudman referenced a case in which her client alleged she had been subjected to coercive and controlling behaviour by her husband, a part-time judge, meaning she had been “unable to freely enter” the couple’s “post-nuptial” financial agreement. Commenting on the ruling by Family Court judge Sir Jonathan Cohen, Dr Proudman wrote: “I represented Amanda Traharne. “She said she was coerced into signing a post-nuptial agreement by her husband (who is a part-time judge). I lost the case. “I do not accept the Judge’s reasoning. I will never accept the minimisation of domestic abuse.” She continued: “Demeaning the significance of domestic abuse has the affect of silencing victims and rendering perpetrators invisible. “This judgement has echoes of (t)he ‘boys club’ which still exists among men in powerful positions.” In the thread, Dr Proudman wrote that the judge had described the relationship of the couple as “tempestuous”, which she argued was a “trivialisation” of domestic abuse. “Tempestuous? Lose his temper? Isn’t this the trivialisation of domestic abuse & gendered language. This is not normal married life,” she wrote.