Sentences with phrase «city schools commitments»

More than 30 state and urban school leaders have offered strong statements of support for the Council of Chief State School Officers and the Council of the Great City Schools Commitments on High - Quality Assessments, a series of established principles to guide state leaders and district leaders in making sure every assessment administered is high - quality, coherent, and meaningful to students, parents and teachers.

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And more recently, Catholic schools and Lutheran schools have demonstrated a staunch commitment to urban education — at a time when many wealthier families fled from our nation's cities.

Because of our work, 18,000 American schools are providing kids with healthy food choices in an effort to eradicate childhood obesity; 21,000 African farmers have improved their crops to feed 30,000 people; 248 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions are being reduced in cities worldwide; more than 5,000 people have been trained in marketable job skills in Colombia; more than 5 million people have benefited from lifesaving HIV / AIDS medications; and members of the Clinton Global Initiative have made nearly 2,300 Commitments to Action to improve more than 400 million lives around the world.

Library Board President Bruce Knopp plans to step before the City Council on April 4 with the board's revised plans for a third facility near Neuqua Valley High School, but he will also be seeking increased cooperation with the Park District and cash commitments from the City Council.

Several residents volunteered to serve on the committee, and Park District director Kirk Reimer said he has received commitments from city and school district officials asking to be part of the group.

«Sometimes, what looks good on paper doesn't work on the ground,» said Katherine Shek, a legislative analyst for the National School Boards Association, which praised Obama's commitment to school nutrition but joined two other national education advocacy groups — the American Association of School Administrators and the Council of the Great City Schools — in opposing the legislSchool Boards Association, which praised Obama's commitment to school nutrition but joined two other national education advocacy groups — the American Association of School Administrators and the Council of the Great City Schools — in opposing the legislschool nutrition but joined two other national education advocacy groups — the American Association of School Administrators and the Council of the Great City Schools — in opposing the legislSchool Administrators and the Council of the Great City Schools — in opposing the legislation.

Andrea Early Nutrition Services Director, Harrisonburg (VA) City Public Schools I saw Andrea speak at the recent Farm to School Conference and was moved by her commitment to sustainable procurement practices.

Mr Cameron has said a Conservative government would continue Mr Blair's commitment to city academies rather than pushing for a return to grammar schools and the 11 plus.

It is a great privilege to continue to support the Bronx Borough President's Chess Challenge with Chess in the Schools, whose mission so clearly aligns with AT&T's own commitment to creating pathways to success for New York City's most underserved students,» said Marissa Shorenstein, New York State President, AT&T.

The foldout also includes commitments to «support our public schools» and to «close the $ 4.4 billion annual gap in funding owed by the state to public schools» — a figure apparently derived from the Court of Appeals» 2003 Campagn for Fiscal Equity, Inc. v. State decision, which ruled Albany had shortchanged the city billions in education funds.

Syracuse's increase in graduating students can be attributed to the district's commitment to offering multiple pathways to graduation, said Linda Mulvey, the chief academic officer of the Syracuse City School District.

In a letter requesting the new waiver dated April 7, Mayor Michael Bloomberg praised Walcott as «exceptionally qualified» and «a successor whose commitment to our children, understanding of our reforms, knowledge of the New York City Schools and desire to continue improving our schools are unsurpassed.Schools and desire to continue improving our schools are unsurpassed.schools are unsurpassed.»

De Blasio traveled to Albany to press for reforms to the 421 - a program, New York City rent regulations, and an extension of mayoral control of city schools, but told reporters that he emerged from meetings with the governor and the Democrat - led Assembly with «no commitments.&raCity rent regulations, and an extension of mayoral control of city schools, but told reporters that he emerged from meetings with the governor and the Democrat - led Assembly with «no commitments.&racity schools, but told reporters that he emerged from meetings with the governor and the Democrat - led Assembly with «no commitments.»

In a show of the school's commitment to those dreamers, leaders unveiled this banner one block from ECC's city campus at the corner of Elm and South Division.

Since its implementation, the City has seen improved school outcomes in graduation and attendance as well as a continued commitment to identify and improve low performing institutions.

The budget's landmark achievement was a commitment to raise the state minimum wage in New York City to $ 15 an hour by 2018, but the budget also contained other good news for New York City and its public schools.

That is a phrase state lawmakers have used to make sure that the city doesn't take additional state education funding while scaling back on its own funding commitment to schools.

«Ms. Black's broad range of experience and success in business, as well as her demonstrated intelligence, integrity, versatility, leadership and management skills, and unwavering commitment to achieving excellence, amply qualify her to be Chancellor of the New York City schools.»

Those policies include a ten - year plan, $ 81 million to make computer science a requirement in city schools, and a $ 75 million annual commitment to hire reaching specialists to get all students up to reading on their grade level by the end of second grade.

To achieve this vision and spur private investment, the City will make a significant financial commitment to our neighborhood's infrastructure to ensure it is strong enough to meet the demands of an adapting community — including schools, cultural amenities, and transportation options.

«This budget agreement was hard - fought and we deeply appreciate the tenacious commitment of Governor Cuomo, Majority Leader [John] Flanagan and Coalition Leader [Jeffrey] Klein to treat public charter school students fairly,» said James Merriman, CEO of the New York City Charter School Cschool students fairly,» said James Merriman, CEO of the New York City Charter School CSchool Center.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña applaudedTuesday's full ratification of a United Federation of Teachers contract, which will usher in reforms that transform New York City schools and support the teaching profession — and do so within the City's commitment to fiscal responsiSchools Chancellor Carmen Fariña applaudedTuesday's full ratification of a United Federation of Teachers contract, which will usher in reforms that transform New York City schools and support the teaching profession — and do so within the City's commitment to fiscal responsischools and support the teaching profession — and do so within the City's commitment to fiscal responsibility.

De Blasio also used the speech to extend a rare olive branch to charter schools, announcing the city would spend $ 5 million — the lowest financial commitment of all the new policies announced Wednesday — to foster collaboration between 50 charter and district schools.

De Blasio also said he was optimistic about a «very substantial commitment» of state education money for the city to make good on his promise for expanded after - school programs.

Accompanying himself on guitar, Chapin's song — performed as his testimony at the Nov. 23 City Council hearing — reflected the testimony of UFT Vice President of Elementary Schools Karen Alford: namely, that art in city schools is suffering from a lack of funding, certified art teachers, space, materials and commitmCity Council hearing — reflected the testimony of UFT Vice President of Elementary Schools Karen Alford: namely, that art in city schools is suffering from a lack of funding, certified art teachers, space, materials and commSchools Karen Alford: namely, that art in city schools is suffering from a lack of funding, certified art teachers, space, materials and commitmcity schools is suffering from a lack of funding, certified art teachers, space, materials and commschools is suffering from a lack of funding, certified art teachers, space, materials and commitment.

«Through her extensive work with our city's school system, Deborah has shown she has the knowledge, savvy and commitment necessary to be an outstanding member of the Panel for Educational Policy,» Katz said.

Questions during the Q&A portion of the press conference included his plans during his scheduled visit to Albany on March 4th, why he expects to convince legislators who he has not convinced, whether he's concerned that the middle school program will be pushed aside if there is a pre-K funding mechanism other than his proposed tax, where the money to fund the middle school program will come from, how he counters the argument that his tax proposal is unfair to cities that do not have a high earner tax base, how he will measure the success of the program absent additional standardized testing, whether he expects to meet with Governor Cuomo or Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos during his March 4th trip, what he would say to a parent whose child planned on attending one of the charter schools that his administration refused to allow, whether he doubts Governor Cuomo's commitment or ability to deliver on the funding the governor has promised, what are the major hurdles in trying to convince the state senate to approve his tax proposal, whether there's an absolute deadline for getting his tax proposal approved, whether he can promise parents pre-K spots should Governor Cuomo's proposal gointo effect, and why he has not met with Congressman Michael Grimm since taking office.

She said she views it as part of her commitment to focusing on improving city schools as mayor, and one way she can bring her experience as a superintendent to the role.

«So the Council proposes that the city develop a Neighborhood Commitment Plan to accompany rezoning proposals, describing and tracking commitments for housing, schools, infrastructure, and other city services.»

The speaker will outline idea to improve the planning process, calling for the creation of «Neighborhood Commitment Plans» so that communities can track promises the city makes when it re-zones a neighborhood — like housing, schools and infrastructure.

«There are still unanswered questions about de Blasio's plan to fix New York City's 91 failing schools and the city's commitment — both financial and otherwise — to the students who attend those schools,» wrote FlanaCity's 91 failing schools and the city's commitment — both financial and otherwise — to the students who attend those schools,» wrote Flanacity's commitment — both financial and otherwise — to the students who attend those schools,» wrote Flanagan.

Part One introduces viewers to a coach that has transformed Saint Anthony high school into the heartbeat of a tough, unforgiving city, and instilled the values of commitment and success in the more than 200 Friars.

As a result, their school community is enhanced and seems energized, their learning is more real and humble, their students gain personal, human connections and a commitment to their city... and that's just the beginning.

«A large part of our budget goes to placement,» Silva says, noting that the Safety and Security Department's generous $ 750,000 budget shows the city and administration's commitment to school safety.

Drawing on his personal interactions with Community District # 2 in New York City, Elmore promotes the idea that school reform can not be imposed through artificial constructs developed by outside policymakers, but must begin from the inside with a commitment by educators to develop the knowledge, structures, and practices at the heart of instruction.

School boards in city after city have embraced the management philosophy that educators at the front lines are best qualified to decide how to teach their students, and that allowing them to make those decisions will enhance their involvement and commitment.

In 2013, CCSSO and the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) jointly released Commitments on High - Quality Assessments which is a set of principles to guide state and district leaders in making sure every assessment administered is high - quality, coherent, and meaningful to students, parents, and teachers.

Future Ready Schools Superintendent continues his commitment to personalized student - centered learning at the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, New...

We had walk - in commitments from 238 different cities, and an estimated 2,000 schools.

KIPP began in 1994 when two teachers, Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin, launched a fifth - grade public school program in inner - city Houston, TX, after completing their commitment to Teach For America.

Brad is Co-Founder of Future Public School, a public charter school in Garden City with a future - focused view of learning and a deep commitment to community, equity, and diveSchool, a public charter school in Garden City with a future - focused view of learning and a deep commitment to community, equity, and diveschool in Garden City with a future - focused view of learning and a deep commitment to community, equity, and diversity.

In addition to a clear, coherent, and coordinated district plan for turning around the lowest - performing schools, there is an equally important need for a strong commitment to comprehensively executing the plan (Council of Great City Schools,schools, there is an equally important need for a strong commitment to comprehensively executing the plan (Council of Great City Schools,Schools, 2015).

In the past four years, 130 residents from the Urban Teacher Center have signed up for the four - year commitment to city schools, which includes one year of a residency and three years of teaching.

(New York, N.Y.) The New York City Coalition of Community Charter Schools (C3S) applauds the SUNY Board of Trustees and chairman Joseph Belluck's commitment to innovative education.

Rounding out the opening convocation, Lynette Lauretig, Senior Director of Multiple Pathways in the New York City Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Readiness, and Eskolta Executive Director Michael Rothman, highlighted the value of every attendee's experience and commitment to the students failed by the traditional school system.

Cuomo spoke at the event, pledging his commitment to getting charter schools the money and facilities they need to «thrive,» while down the street New York City mayor Bill de Blasio fought what is shaping up to be a losing battle for his tax - the - rich pre-kindergarten plan.

KIPP, which stands for Knowledge is Power Program, began in 1994 when two teachers, Dave Levin and Mike Feinberg, launched a fifth - grade public school program in inner - city Houston, Texas, after completing their commitment to Teach For America.

The Milwaukee Public Schools is the only institution in the city with the capacity, commitment and legal obligation to serve all our students.

the unification of New Orleans» schools offers yet another opportunity for the city to serve as an example of excellence in its lasting commitment to students.

As a KCTR partner you will have access to a talented and selective group of mission - oriented individuals who will make a minimum of a three - year commitment to teach in Kansas City, providing another pathway to grow and develop experienced teachers through our Mentor Teacher program, and opportunity to work collaboratively with schools and districts across Kansas City.