Graham Platner's campaign finance director, Ronald Holmes, resigned citing differences in professional standards amid a series of campaign shake-ups and controversies, including resignations of other staff and past social media comments affecting his Senate bid in Maine.
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes admits she "let herself down" after describing player relationships in women's football as "inappropriate", acknowledging that her comments were not right. She clarified that she has no criticism of any player in her dressing room and has spoken with the team about the issue. Hayes emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism and having private conversations within the team, while also highlighting the shift of women's football from amateur to professional and the need for top standards in the sport.
Emma Hayes, incoming coach of the US women’s national team, deems player-to-player and player-coach relationships "inappropriate" due to the challenges they pose, emphasizing the need for safeguarding and professional standards in the game. While acknowledging the historical context of the women's game, she believes it's time to move past these challenges.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass explained in an exclusive interview that her recent memo to Airmen about professional standards was prompted by ongoing questions about discipline and the need for continuous improvement. She emphasized the importance of upholding high standards in the face of rapid changes in the Air Force, including modernization efforts and emerging global challenges. Bass acknowledged concerns about the frequency of changes in appearance standards but stressed the need for fair enforcement and accountability. She urged leaders to understand the perspectives of younger Airmen and emphasized the importance of core values and high standards in maintaining the Air Force's readiness and effectiveness.
Duval County Public Schools has reassigned Reginald Johnson, the supervisor of its professional standards office, pending a professional standards investigation. The district did not disclose the reason for the move, but Johnson's office oversees keeping discipline records, advising administrators on how to handle misconduct situations, investigating employee misconduct, and serving as the main point of contact with state agencies. The move comes after the state's commissioner of education threatened to slash the superintendent's salary for failing to report 50 cases to the state's Office of Professional Practices. School Board members have called for a meeting to discuss concerns resulting from recent events at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and mandatory reporting requirements.