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Trusts target sixth formers in recruitment drive

Trusts target sixth formers in recruitment drive

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More from this theme Recent articles Academy trusts are “growing” their own talent by training sixth-form leavers for central team roles and encouraging them into the classroom with teaching masterclasses. Schools face severe teacher shortages and often struggle to spend their apprenticeship levy. A recent study by the National Foundation for Educational Research found Generation Z – those born after 1997 – are “slightly more likely to fit the motivational profile of a future teacher than millennials”. It led to calls for more schemes to entice them into the workforce. The Education Alliance (TEAL), which runs 12 schools in Yorkshire, has developed what it says is the “UK’s first virtual work experience programme” for sixth-formers and undergraduates considering teaching.  Sarah Barley, the alliance’s director of employability who launched the online virtual work experience programme during lockdown, said attracting sixth-formers could help ministers meet their commitment to hire 6,500 more teachers. Designed for pupils aged 16 to 18, it includes five modules that take 10 hours focusing on areas such as lesson planning and how to …

Samsung’s 2024 Frame TV Is on Sale for Labor Day: Save Up to 0 at Target Before It’s Too Late

Samsung’s 2024 Frame TV Is on Sale for Labor Day: Save Up to $700 at Target Before It’s Too Late

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Ahead of the long holiday weekend, plenty of retailers are slashing prices on this year’s hottest tech — including Target. One of the standout deals from Target’s Labor Day sale is the 2024 edition of Samsung’s mega-popular Frame TV. This smart TV that doubles as a work of art continues to be a top pick among our readers and with good reason. Right now, the latest Samsung Frame TV is on sale for up to $700 off at Target. This stunning 4K TV features a matte finish to reduce glare, the ability to showcase a broader selection of artwork, and Pantone validation for color accuracy. This makes art, shows, and movies look even more realistic. You can snag deep discounts on every size of the cult-favorite TV.  Best Samsung Frame TV Labor Day Deals at Target 50″ Samsung Frame TV 50″ Samsung Frame TV Using its built-in motion sensor, the Frame TV can be set to show art automatically whenever someone walks into the room. It’s a great way to get a little extra enjoyment out of your display when you’re …

Trump shooter saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI assesses

Trump shooter saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI assesses

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The gunman who opened fire on former President Trump researched a number of events from both parties before becoming “hyper-focused” on the campaign rally in Butler, Pa., as a “target of opportunity.”  Speaking with reporters Wednesday, various FBI officials said they have not yet determined what motivated 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks to engage in… Source link

World will miss target of tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030 – IEA | Renewable energy

World will miss target of tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030 – IEA | Renewable energy

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The world is off track to meet the goal of tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030, a target viewed as vital to enable a swift global transition away from fossil fuels, but there are promising signs that the pace of progress may be picking up. Countries agreed last December on a tripling of renewable power by the end of this decade. But few have yet taken concrete steps to meet this requirement and on current policies and trends global renewable generation capacity would only roughly double in developed countries, and slightly more than double globally by 2030, according to an analysis by the International Energy Agency. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the IEA, said: “The tripling target is ambitious but achievable – though only if governments quickly turn promises into plans of action. Countries worldwide have a major opportunity to accelerate progress towards a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system.” Governments should include targets and policies on renewables in their national action plans for the climate (called nationally determined contributions, or NDCs), which …

Target caves to right-wing backlash, says it will not sell Pride Month merchandise in many stores

Target caves to right-wing backlash, says it will not sell Pride Month merchandise in many stores

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Target will not be selling its infamous Pride Month Collection in about half of its stores following conservative blowback over the LGBTQ-themed merchandise.  The retailer has sold LGBTQ merchandise every month of June for over a decade. But in recent years right-wing activists have targeted the corporation, leading to in-store protests. Pride merchandise will still be available online. “Target is committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and year-round,” Target told USA Today in a statement. Target will still feature some of its Pride collection in “select stores” based on “historical sales performances,” USA Today reported. In practice, that likely means Pride merchandise will only be sold in half of Target’s 2,000 stores, Bloomberg reported.   Boycott threats from conservative activists, as well as intimidation of its employees, was based in part on Target’s sale of clothing for transgender people, including bathing suits, as well as Pride merchandise for children. “The reaction is a signal for us to pause, adapt and learn so that our future approach to these moments balances celebration, inclusivity and …

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s target Magna Carta | UK News

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s target Magna Carta | UK News

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Two climate activists in their 80s have targeted the Magna Carta at the British Library. Reverend Dr Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, an 85-year-old retired biology teacher, entered the library and tried to smash the glass case protecting the historic document using a lump hammer and chisel. The pair, from the Just Stop Oil protest group, then held up a sign which stated: “The government is breaking the law”. They could be also be heard asking: “Is the government above the law?” The Metropolitan Police said two people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and are currently in custody. Image: The women used a hammer and chisel to try to break the glass. Pic: @JustStop_Oil The British Library in London holds two of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta, with the others being held at Lincoln and Salisbury Cathedrals. It was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the King and his government were not above the law. Rev Parfitt said: …

Michigan man accused of making explosives to target Satanic Temple in Massachusetts

Michigan man accused of making explosives to target Satanic Temple in Massachusetts

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man carrying explosives traveled to Massachusetts in 2023 and later said he wanted to blow up a building in Salem known as the Satanic Temple, according to a federal indictment. Luke Terpstra was charged in western Michigan with two felonies: transportation of an explosive and possession of an unregistered explosive. “Building explosive devices and transporting them with the intent to injure civilians and damage property puts us all at risk,” U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said Wednesday. The indictment was filed Tuesday. Terpstra, 30, of Grant, Michigan, is being held in the Newaygo County jail on related state charges. He faces a hearing in federal court next Monday. The court file doesn’t list an attorney yet who could speak for Terpstra. The Satanic Temple in Salem says it doesn’t believe in Satan but describes itself as a “non-theistic religious organization” that supports secularism. There is an art gallery at the site. Terpstra had an explosive device, multiple firearms and ammunition when he traveled to Salem in September, the indictment …

Ukraine warns of outages as ‘massive’ Russian strikes target power plants

Ukraine warns of outages as ‘massive’ Russian strikes target power plants

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Ukraine on Wednesday warned of possible power shutdowns across the country after a “massive” wave of Russian missiles and drones targeted the country’s battered energy system. Issued on: 08/05/2024 – 15:18 3 min Moscow also said its forces had taken control of two more frontline villages, as it ups its attacks both on land and from the skies with Ukrainian troops struggling to hold the front line more than two years into the war. “On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, Nazi (President Vladimir) Putin launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The intensified strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure triggered fresh warnings of blackouts and electricity rationing. “There may be power cuts for household and industrial consumers across Ukraine… due to new damage to the equipment of Ukrainian power plants caused by Russian strikes,” power operator Ukrenergo said.  Russia’s defence ministry said its strikes were in retaliation. “In response to the Kyiv regime’s attempt to damage Russian energy facilities, this morning the armed forces …

World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target | Climate crisis

World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target | Climate crisis

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Hundreds of the world’s leading climate scientists expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C (4.5F) above preindustrial levels this century, blasting past internationally agreed targets and causing catastrophic consequences for humanity and the planet, an exclusive Guardian survey has revealed. Almost 80% of the respondents, all from the authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), foresee at least 2.5C of global heating, while almost half anticipate at least 3C (5.4F). Only 6% thought the internationally agreed 1.5C (2.7F) limit would be met. Many of the scientists envisage a “semi-dystopian” future, with famines, conflicts and mass migration, driven by heatwaves, wildfires, floods and storms of an intensity and frequency far beyond those that have already struck. Numerous experts said they had been left feeling hopeless, infuriated and scared by the failure of governments to act despite the clear scientific evidence provided. “I think we are headed for major societal disruption within the next five years,” said Gretta Pecl, at the University of Tasmania. “[Authorities] will be overwhelmed by extreme event after extreme event, food …