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Thank you for having registered for our May 4th Debate Tournament, or emailed for more information. Once again this tournament is for students who are “new to debate”  they are students who are now learning the skill and may have attended 1 or 2 tournaments prior, but have absolutely no experience. We shall be running with 3 rounds of debate in Canadian National Style – Rounds 1 & 2 will be prepared on the motion below and also on our website. Each team will have an opportunity to debate both sides of the motion. Which side you will debate in rounds 1 & 2 will be announced the morning of the tournament, as you will be prepared for both sides. Round 3 will be a fun impromptu round that will not require any research. Reminder that during prep for the impromptu round it should be done with just the knowledge you and your debate partner have to share with the judges. The tournament shall be on zoom, between 8:30 and 11:30 AM Pacific Time. The speaking times will be 6/6/6/6/ with 3/3 minutes reply speeches at the end. Reminder that the opposition if the first reply speaker. The government side starts and ends the debate. Rounds will be judged to provide feedback only. If you can provide a judge that would be appreciated. There is no cost to attend the event, but do sign up early as spaces are limited and it is open to students across the country. We would sincerely appreciate that should you sign up and then decide not to partake a polite email letting us know would be appreciated. Registration Links: Debaters by Team: https://lnkd.in/gp-RygTN We do need judges so please spread the word. Judges: https://lnkd.in/gPMJcNrG ROUNDS 1 & 2 MOTION: THIS HOUSE WOULD PUNISH STUDENT BYSTANDERS FOR FAILING TO STOP BULLYING. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the tournament. #debatetournament #highschool #debatejudges

Registration for the new and improved Liberty Seminar is open. This is a great supplement if you'd like to improve your staff's professional soft skills development, including #criticalthinkingskills #communicationskills #problemsolvingskills #emotionalintelligence and more. libertyseminar.com

Registration for the new and improved Liberty Seminar is open. This is a great supplement if you'd like to improve your staff's professional soft skills development, including  #criticalthinkingskills #communicationskills #problemsolvingskills #emotionalintelligence and more. libertyseminar.com

🌱Use the Easter break to add your voice to the EAIE Ecosystem! Time is ticking to get your nomination in to join a Thematic Committee, General Council or Board. Still undecided? Revisit our blog to learn more about the EAIE structure and how each position contributes to driving responsible international education: https://ow.ly/zCCz50R2Zsv

Impact on Smaller Conferences The NCAA's proposed governance changes, which favour the Power Four conferences, have sparked concern among smaller conferences. These smaller entities fear that the new structure could marginalize them and reduce their influence in decision-making processes. The Power Four's push for more control underscores the growing divide between the top conferences and the rest of Division I. This potential shift could have far-reaching implications, potentially widening the gap in resources and opportunities between larger and smaller schools. #NCAA #CollegeSports #PowerShift

Check out the latest op-ed on the CLA's official blog Canadian Finance News: "Bridging the Funding Gap for SMEs" Read here: https://lnkd.in/gC5QvNcR Natasha Dillon, CFO of Fundfi Merchant Funding, discusses how traditional lending often poses significant challenges for SMEs, leaving many businesses unable to secure the necessary capital for growth. Fundfi's expansion into the Canadian market addresses this issue by offering advanced technology and data-driven assessments to evaluate creditworthiness beyond mere credit scores. By focusing on factors such as cash flow and business performance, Fundfi aims to bridge the funding gap, offering Canadian SMEs the essential capital to fuel their growth and success. This move not only promises to enhance the competitiveness of the financial ecosystem but also brings proven strategies from the U.S. to invigorate the Canadian market. Learn more about FundFi here: https://lnkd.in/gcZ-MtHj #funding #data #SMEs #credit #assessment #loans #smb Canadian Lenders Association

Amazing, please check out this new website and resource! Collegiate Recovery Programmes, or CRPs, are designed to support students and staff who strive for recovery from substance use, alcohol, or behavioural addictions, while achieving success in higher education. CRPs create environments within existing campus cultures, and wellbeing programmes, where people in recovery feel safe, supported and valued. Research from the 150+ CRPs in the United States has found that CRPs contribute to both successful recovery from addiction, and improved academic outcomes when compared to the general student population. While CRPs are often different from university to university, these predominantly peer-led programmes include features such as recovery-friendly events, spaces and accommodation, opportunities to challenge addiction-related stigma, and enhance the scope of existing student wellbeing and support services Zoe Faragher-Thomas Victoria Seed Lucinda Jenkins Johnny Graaff Rupert Syme John Elford John McKeown Paul Flynn Johan Sorensen Jaz Dalrymple Deirdre Boyd Lee FitzGerald Talitha Fosh MBACP FDAP Tanya Haynes James Hitchen Richard Coltart Richard Turrell Seán Wood Start2Stop

The start of the school year is rapidly approaching. The OICA Question of the Week is: What is the most important thing you need to do to get your child ready for the school year? You can answer on OICA's Facebook Page, located at https://lnkd.in/gjDrwR4n

Do you provide AEB activity in the D2N2 area? You need to attend this webinar so you have the most recent information on the devolution of this funding. Book below Lisa Wilson Ella Sherrard Dianne Holmes Ian Bond Kerry Bentley Timothy Gladman Francine Rowley Kathryn Banning Sabina Talib

Excited for the kickoff of American International Schools in the Americas (AMISA) Governance Conference tomorrow morning! ☀️ Be sure to stop by the Clements Worldwide booth and connect with Georgette Noriega Perez, CEBS to learn more about different ways to protect your international school. 📚 See you there! #AMISAGovCon2024 #ClementsWorldwide #GlobalCoverage #Scholars #InternationalEducation #RiskManagement