Sentences with phrase «public instruction bill»

To answer that question, Salon tracked down an expert on California education policy, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig.

The California Board of Education last week launched a new stage in its bitter feud with Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig by asking the state supreme court to order Mr. Honig to implement its policies.

A former top deputy to Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig of California is among several people ordered to appear before state or federal grand juries probing allegations that Mr. Honig violated conflict - of - interest laws by aiding his wife's consulting firm.

«It's very clear that we have not sufficiently challenged our youngsters in these early grades when they have such incredible energy and potential for learning,» said Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig, who empaneled the group.

All six publishers of the 7th - and 8th - grade science textbooks rejected last month by the California State Board of Education have submitted changes to meet the state's standards, according to Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig of California has launched an assault on «honor roll» student - recognition publications that, he charges, dupe students and parents into buying «basically a worthless product.»

Michael FallonSpecial to Education Week Sacramento — California's student - dropout rate appears to be declining despite the establishment of more rigorous high - school - graduation requirements, Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig told a state l

Auditors from the U.S. Education Department have accused Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Honig of California of violating conflict - of - interest prohibitions by using his position to financially benefit his wife's educational - consulting firm.

The Wyoming Constitution Party, under the leadership of state party chairman Jennifer Young, is moving forward on a huge referendum drive to repeal SF 104, the «Education / Superintendent of Public Instruction bill.»

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One bill would have permitted churches to receive public funds so long as they promised not to offer religious instruction as part of child - care programs.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz says she just might run for Governor after Statehouse Republicans passed bills this session curbing her authority to oversee...

A dozen volunteers assembled by Public Advocate Bill de Blasio went door to door, distributing a thick sheaf of instructions on how to apply for aid.

But while Gov. Mike Lowry and Superintendent of Public Instruction Judith A. Billings have praised the content of the bill approved last month, they and key education groups also have expressed concern over how it will be funded.

Sacramento — Bill Honig, California's state superintendent of public instruction, last week proposed a three - year program that would reward the state's schools on a per - pupil basis for improving their performance in several measurable categories.

Lewis M. Branscomb, chief scientist of the International Business Machines Corporation, chairman; Alan K. Campbell, executive vice president of ara Inc., Philadelphia; Mary Hatwood Futrell, president, National Education Association; John W. Gardner, former Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and founder of the Independent Sector; Fred M. Hechinger, president of the New York Times Company Foundation Inc.; Bill Honig, California's superintendent of public instruction; James B. Hunt, former governor...

O'Donnell, a former teacher and teachers union representative, cast the sole vote against it, while Tony Thurmond, D - Richmond, a candidate for the 2018 race for state superintendent of public instruction, expressed concerns about the bill but didn't vote.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson and State Board of Education Chairman Bill Cobey.

The Department of Public Instruction anticipates the bill requires DPI to stop advocating for or promoting the standards to school districts.

Other education reform bills passed Thursday by the Legislature would clear the way for data about student performance to be shared among Wisconsin colleges and universities and the state Department of Public Instruction.

The Assembly bill also would let school districts and private schools choose from four tests that measure student performance rather than use the tests selected by the state Department of Public Instruction.

The legislation would create a new state board of 15 members appointed by the governor and state superintendent of public instruction to create model academic standards, starting with English, reading and math, within one year of the bill's passage.

The bills would create a number of penalties for schools that receive low ratings from the Department of Public Instruction and could even end public funding for struggling schools, giving private companies a chance to take over managPublic Instruction and could even end public funding for struggling schools, giving private companies a chance to take over managpublic funding for struggling schools, giving private companies a chance to take over management.

«This bill ignores that the Department of Public Instruction is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, and overlooks the NC Constitution and previous judicial rulings.»

Jim Bender, president of School Choice Wisconsin, said the bill mostly addresses administrative issues that his group identified with the Department of Public Instruction over the past year.

«DPI was never in love... with charter schools,» Sen. Tillman (R - Randolph) said in a Senate Education Committee hearing on Tuesday as he introduced to fellow lawmakers a gutted version of House Bill 334, which would transfer the Office of Charter Schools out of the Department of Public Instruction, placing it under the State Board of Education.

The bill calls for the superintendent of public instruction to form an advisory panel to make recommendations about the continuation of an exit exam or «alternative pathways» for graduation.

The bill being circulated for sponsors by Rep. Dean Knudson, R - Hudson, would require the state Department of Public Instruction to review academic standards every six years on a rotating basis.

-- Montana's state Office of Public Instruction has hired a private firm to investigate accusations that education officials falsified student test scores: The Billings Gazette.

With SB 337, the Charter School Advisory Council would be abolished to create in its stead a «NC Public Charter Schools Board,» which would be «located administratively within the Department of Public Instruction but shall exercise its powers and duties independently of the State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction,» as the bill states.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today shot back at U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who expressed opposition to a bill in the California legislature that would eliminate statewide testing for a year while districts shift to new protocols aligned with Common Core.

Sources: House Bill 90, «The Unraveling: Poorly Crafted Education Policies are Failing North Carolina's Children» and the N.C. Department of Public Instruction

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett was key in promoting a series of bills designed to support the state's voucher program.

C Public Charter Schools Board,» which would be «located administratively within the Department of Public Instruction but shall exercise its powers and duties independently of the State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction,» as the bill states.

With resistance coming from the Wisconsin State Reading Association, the 3000 - member professional association for reading teachers, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction appearing cool to the idea, the bill languished in committee.

Bill Honig is chairman of the Instructional Quality Commission and former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The legislation was also criticized last week by Bill Cobey, the Republican chairman of the State Board of Education, which has final say on charter applications today, although no representative from the Department of Public Instruction was on hand to address either bBill Cobey, the Republican chairman of the State Board of Education, which has final say on charter applications today, although no representative from the Department of Public Instruction was on hand to address either billbill.

Bill sponsor Sen. Jerry Tillman (R - Randolph) said the provision would protect school personnel who faced more than 1,300 assaults in the last school year, according to the Department of Public Instruction.

Assembly Bill 2329 — just signed by the governor — requires the state superintendent of public instruction to convene an advisory panel to develop computer science standards for California's public schools.

In 1992, Terry ran for Superintendent of Public Instruction against Judith Billings and lost.

Attorney General Harris announced her sponsorship of the four bills and introduced the legislative package at a March 10, 2014 press conference with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and Assemblymembers Raul Bocanegra, Rob Bonta, Joan Buchanan, Isadore Hall and Chris Holden.

The bill was also sharply criticized by disability rights groups, who say it would strip hard - won legal rights from families with special - needs children, and by the state Department of Public Instruction, which faults the bill for demanding no accountability from private schools for actually providing the special education services that would be the basis for the vouchers.

But since that time, lawmakers have voted to increase the cap only slightly — it's up to today's 12.75 percent from 1993's 12.5 percent — despite the fact that the state's actual prevalence rate is estimated to be closer to 13.5 percent, according to Bill Hussey, director of the Exceptional Children division in the NC Department of Public Instruction.

The WASB has strong concerns about a provision in the amended bill that prohibits the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) from considering how many pupils enrolled in a school or school district have been excused from taking an examination required under state or federal law for purposes of the annual school and school district accountability report published by DPI.

Instruction is given in basic medical office procedures (including appointment scheduling, billing, and insurance), assisting with examinations, laboratory procedures (including venipuncture, pharmacology and injections), electrocardiography, public relations, supervision and practice - building techniques.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

In short, the bill will define evidence - based SEL standards in broad terms; establish a work group led by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to define the benchmarks and competencies K — 12 students should achieve; provide a roadmap for teachers, parents, and students; and provide technical assistance to schools, including how to implement a quality SEL program.