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«It will be a historic day for public education advocates in North Carolina,» he says.

The case culminated with the Louisiana State Supreme Court siding with public education advocates in ruling the legislation to expand vouchers unconstitutional.

For more than a year and a half, public education advocates in Connecticut have been delivering the message that the Common Core Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) test is unfair, inappropriate, discriminatory and fundamentally flawed.

Ellis» ideas were mirrored by outspoken public education advocates in the legislature, who poured it on McCrory this week, arguing the governor needs to show a stronger commitment to funding schools and teachers.

And while local officials acknowledge multiple factors may play into tonight's decision, Central Elementary's plight has become a rallying cry among public education advocates in North Carolina this month, with some castigating state lawmakers for handing down funding shortfalls that increasingly strain local school systems.

The hashtag #OklaEd is used by public education advocates in our state (including our state superintendent, who now seems to be doing a better job at encouraging public education advocates to beg for more money than managing what's given her), the other, #StuVoice, tracked to an organization called Student Voice.

With the 2014 gubernatorial election on the horizon, Governor Dannel P. Malloy remains true to his never - ending effort to alienate every teacher and public education advocate in Connecticut.

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He's been an advocate for science education in public schools and an expert in making learning entertaining and valuable for children for decades.

The California Association of Winegrape Growers was founded in 1974 with the mission to provide industry leadership to advocate public policies, research and education programs and trade positions that enhance the business of growing California winegrapes.

Established in 1974, the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) provides industry leadership to advocate for public policies, research and education programs, sustainable farming practices and trade positions to improve the viability of winegrape growing as an essential contributor to California's economy, culture, and landscape.

A private, non-profit organization founded in 1958, NASBE works to strengthen state leadership in educational policymaking, promote excellence in the education of all students, advocate equality of access to educational opportunity, and assure continued citizen support for public education.

I would suggest that you add a section on advocating for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) in public schools.

Parents of gifted children are invited to a free presentation, «How to Get Your Gifted Child Organized,» by Michelle Navarro, counselor of gifted children at Access to Psychological Services in Long Grove, at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Hasz Hall at St. Paul School, 18 S. School St.. The meeting is sponsored by Supporters and Advocates of Gifted Education, and the public is welcome.

IPRA is a not - for - profit organization and public interest group who is an advocate in providing quality park, recreation and conservation education, resources and services to professionals and citizens throughout the state of Illinois.

The group's original mission statement read: «To provide a medium through which parliamentarians and organisations with an interest in religious education can discuss the current provision of religious education, press for continuous improvement, promote public understanding and advocate rigorous education for every young person in religious and non-religious world views.»

In his first public comments since actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it is «the political silly season» and that he is focused on a downstate snowstorm and the state budget agreement.

Email blasts from the two liberal organizations note that Avella used to be an outspoken opponent of charters — and co-location in particular — and yet voted «yes» on the Senate one - house budget that education advocates say pushes more of the controversial co-locations and hikes state aid to charters at the expense of traditional public schools.

North Country Regional Chairman Shaun Gilliand in the letter pointed to the entrance of actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon in the race, which he said puts Cuomo «in trouble and the people of New York are realizing it.»

Cuomo this year faces his own political challenge from the left in the form of a primary waged by actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon.

Cuomo faces Cynthia Nixon, an actress and public education advocate, in a Democratic primary this September.

Nixon, an actress and advocate for public education advocate, said she was «thrilled» to receive the group's backing in the race.

Actor and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for governor of New York in Monday.

Public Advocate Letitia James said Tuesday that legalizing recreational marijuana for adults would help achieve critical criminal justice reforms, and the increase in tax revenue could be funneled to education and support programs in communities that have been negatively and disproportionately impacted by its prohibition.

The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF) works with our state LCVEF partners, educates the public, media and elected officials about key environmental issues, works to increase voter participation in the democratic process and mobilizes a diverse network of activists to advocate for sound environmental policies.

Actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for governor of New York in a video today.

«From his days working in the Parks Interpretation / Education Unit at Niagara Falls to his days in public office, John has always been a steadfast advocate for state parks and the outdoors, and we are excited to see him return as project coordinator that will see him lead and assist on a number of park and governmental affairs initiatives.»

Also at 11 a.m, Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa will participate in the Advocates and Organization Leaders» Panel at the Schott Foundation for Public Education 25TH Anniversary Forum: Accelerating Advocacy for Equity and Opportunity, Baruch College, William and Anita Newman Conference Center, 7th Floor, 151 East 25th St., Manhattan.

The «Sex and the City» star and public education advocate is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in September's Democratic primary.

The ad, which will air over the next week in Albany and NYC, echoes the message public education advocates have been offering at the recent Moral Mondays vigils at the Capitol.

Nixon, an actress known for her role in the HBO series «Sex and the City» is a prominent advocate for public education funding and has often pushed Albany to spend more money on schools, criticizing Cuomo's stance on funding issues.

Actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon increasingly appears to be a Democratic candidate to challenge Cuomo in a primary.

The poll found Cuomo would handily defeat actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon in a Democratic primary, 66 percent to 19 percent.

But the endorsement also comes amid a flurry of activity for Cuomo amid the potential primary challenge from Cynthia Nixon, a public education advocate and actress best known for her role in «Sex And The City.»

Nixon, an advocate for public education issues, has been exploring a potential Democratic primary challenge to the governor, receiving support from former campaign aides to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has been locked in a feud with Cuomo over the last several years.

In 2012, Mr. de Blasio, as public advocate, proposed piloting a fine - reduction program that emphasized compliance education, required city agencies to report fine revenue and streamlined the adjudication process for business owners to contest violations.

Public Advocate Bill De Blasio said he has «known Dennis Walcott for many years, and he has a history of being open and accessible to the stakeholders in our education system.

BY ANDY HUMM Out gay City Councilmember Daniel Dromm of Queens, on October 30, presided over a hearing of the Committee on Education he chairs that heard more than six hours of testimony on bullying in the city public schools, with representatives from the Department of Education (DOE) on the defensive and students and advocates -LSB-...]

«Every student in this city deserves an equitable, quality education,» said Public Advocate Letitia «Tish» James.

CECs are the local representative bodies that help inform education policy decision making and have been highlighted during the «Mayoral Control Forums» held by Public Advocate Letitia James in recent weeks.

She's also pushing hard for the legalization of marijuana in New York, and recommitted to the issues she's advocated for years, including LGBTQ and women's rights and adequate funding for public education.

Cuomo is running for a third term and faces Nixon, an actress and public education advocate, in a Democratic primary.

But Cuomo is also facing a challenge from his left this primary season from Cynthia Nixon, an actress and public education advocate who has criticized the governor's record of compromise with Republicans in the Senate liberal advocates contend has led to watered - down results and half - victories.

The ranks of the anti-Cuomo protestors were stronger, with more than 1,000 teachers and public education advocates marching through the Empire State Plaza concourse, clogging security checkpoints into the Capitol and rallying on the Million Dollar Staircase in a boisterous protest of the governor's plan.

«His dedicated work in safeguarding public education, fighting drug abuse, promoting economic growth and advocating for the people of Dutchess and Putnam counties, makes clear why he is the best candidate in this race.

Add actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon to the list of potential Democratic primary challengers to Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2018.

NYC Public Advocate Tish James is demanding that the Department of Education withdraw a potential billion - dollar contract with a computer firm that was implicated in a kickback scandal doing similar work for the city.

To union leaders and public education advocates, it looks as if Cuomo negotiated the bill in order to appease the political left before a tough campaign season and then waited until after he won re-election to announce plans to veto it, exacting revenge on teachers, who are among his biggest critics.

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos toured an Orthodox Jewish school for girls in Manhattan, drawing complaints from advocates who say she should have visited New York City public schools.

Mr. Rodriguez, the representative of the district where the rally took place, argued that the Assembly had given a great deal to teachers unions and public education advocates by proposing a $ 1.8 billion outlay for schools in the budget.

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