The joint Gulf health work results great achievements.
Rashid Al Nuaimi, Staff Reporter
The UAE topped most of the comprehensive development indicators for the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, in the eyes of the regional and international community in terms of comprehensive health coverage, ensuring the quality of higher education, and cultural renaissance, in the latest report monitored by the Gulf Statistics Centre.
The centre issues a bulletin that includes the most prominent statistical indicators and informatics related to the policies and strategies of the GCC countries, which support the process of joint…
Last week I was invited to speak about instructional coaching for the always excellent Teachers Talk Radio.
Much of our discussion centered on the dogmas or conventional beliefs that are often sold as “just good coaching”, but that I find highly questionable.
Below are 10 of these “dogmas”. Importantly, these are are not “myths” or “lies”. They’re simply things that I find have a bit of wiggle room, or else confuse the heck out of me. As you go through this list and listen to the podcast, I hope you feel encouraged to leave a comment below about your experiences…
Carpet woven by Ghyas el Din Jami, North-West Persia
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One of the many ways we can make our schools more nurturing for all students is to diversify our classroom materials. When students see people like them in the curriculum, it shapes their identities…
For Immediate ReleaseWednesday, June 28, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is celebrating seven local schools on their participation in the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) Healthy Schools Certification.
The OPHEA Healthy Schools Certification Program is a process that recognizes and celebrates school communities for promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of students, staff, and the broader community.
During the 2022/2023 school year, over 270,000 students were involved in the OPHEA certification process from 373 schools across Ontario.
Three of seven schools are part of the Conseil scolaire catholique Providence school…
LOMA LINDACalif. , June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — More than 800 resident physicians and fellows at Loma Linda University The Health Education Consortium (LLUHEC) has won the right to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). This is the first unionized group of workers at LLUHEC.
“As a corporate healthcare institution, Loma Linda University Health is bound to the same labor laws as any other corporation and we are calling on LLUHEC to respect and acknowledge our union victory. The nation is watching as you continue to dismiss the voices of your residents and fellows,” said Dr.…
In today’s fast-paced and demanding corporate world, prioritizing mental health has become a crucial aspect of ensuring a thriving workforce. Employers who invest in mental health resources for their employees not only create a positive work environment but also foster greater productivity, engagement and overall well-being. This article explores a wide range of effective mental health resources that can benefit industry professionals, helping them navigate the challenges of their careers while maintaining optimal mental well-being.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs):Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have emerged as valuable resources for supporting employees’ mental health. These programs offer confidential counseling services to help…
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If you’ve been reading this blog or listening to my podcast for a while, you know that every year, I put out a new edition of my Teacher’s Guide to Tech. This year’s guide is the ninth edition, and we put a tremendous amount of work into making it the best one ever.
For starters, we’ve added 120 new tools and four new categories — artificial intelligence, drama & theater arts, early learners, and literacy. We also added a few new feature pages on microlearning, working with English…
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted his company hasn’t broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers as he was questioned during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
But he also was firm in his stance that the Seattle coffee giant already provides good wages and benefits and doesn’t need a union.
“We’ve done everything that we possibly can to respect the right under the law of our partners’ ability to join a union,” Schultz said. “But conversely, we have consistently laid out our preferences, without breaking any…