Sentences with phrase «supporters say the program»

Still, supporters said the program would give priority to students from low - income families, those who live in an area with poor performing schools, prior scholarship recipients or siblings of those who had received a scholarship.

Supporters say the program encourages clean - up at sites that might be cost - prohibitive under normal circumstances.

Not exact matches

And while the bill's supporters argue that the legislation is a sensible fix that gives states much - needed flexibility on health care programs, the AMA, AAMC, and AARP say it would benefit the young, the healthy, and the rich at the expense of the old, the sick, and the poor by taking hacksaw to the Medicaid program that covers low - income Americans and allowing states to opt out of benefits requirements and other regulations under Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act.

But, say Paris supporters, all we need are moonshot government programs to see energy tech emulate the «Moore's Law» progress that happened in computing (the doubling in computer power every two years).

«Starbucks has been a proud supporter of Dog Tag over the years because they provide a unique combination of business knowledge and culinary skills that set veterans and military spouses up for success,» said Matt Kress, a Marine veteran who leads Starbucks veterans and military affairs program.

Given the need for early - stage funding that this new generation of companies requires, we're delighted to be a supporter of this program,» says David Kassie, Group Chairman, Canaccord Genuity.

Amy Sherman, who has studied charitable choice and who is also a strong supporter of the program, has said that «the courts have not yet decided what is allowed and what is proscribed under Charitable Choice, but Christians should hope for as broad an interpretation as possible.»

Supporters said donated dollars, grants and volunteer labor could allow the proposed park district to offer summer programs and fund the park district through the inaugural year.

Park district supporters say they're planning two voter registration drives in February, and will publish a brochure outlining proposed park district programs and services.

Supporters say the buy - local program keeps Alaska money in state, gives kids healthier choices than heat - to - eat processed meals, and helps create food security for a state that imports nearly all its groceries.

With the emphasis on learning and staff training, supporters say that the program is more than just baby - sitting.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a long time supporter of public finance, says this plan comes too late in the election cycle, and relies on the State Board of Elections, a board widely viewed as incompetent, to set up the program.

Q&A topics include: why the mayor and Governor Cuomo appear friendly and cooperative on pre-K when together but express different views when apart, will the city fund a single year of full day pre-K if the state does not, how many of the prospective new pre-K seats are in traditional public schools v. charter schools, what is the greatest challenge in converting existing 1/2 day pre-K sites into full day sites, how can the mayor assure that proceeds of his proposed income tax surcharge would remain dedicated solely to the pre - K / middle school program, regulatory issues around pre-K operators, how there can be space available in neighborhoods where schools are overcrowded, how many of the prospective new sites are in schools v. other locations, why the mayor is so opposed to co-locations of charter schools while seeking to co-locate new pre-K programs, the newly - announced ad campaign by charter school supporters, his views on academically screened high schools, his view on the school bus contracts, why he refused off - topic questions Friday evening despite saying on Friday morning that he would take such questions, the status of 28 charter schools expecting to open in fall 2014 in locations approved by the Bloomberg administration, his upcoming appearance on the TV series The Good Wife and his view on city employees marching in the Manhattan St. Patrick's Day Parade in uniform / with banners.

Supporters of the bill say it is needed to combat the growing problem of animal dealers who incorporate as not - for - profit shelters, which exempts them from the inspection and animal documentation requirements of New York's pet dealer program.

In the month of April, after the deadline for passing a state budget lapsed, Albany sent out checks totaling about $ 6.5 million to reimburse the expenses of hundreds of groups that supporters say provide vital community services, including programs that help the elderly and the disabled, according to state data.

The NYLCV said it based its decision in part on the fact that Martins was a supporter of all three of its top priorities in this past session: the Community Risk and Resiliency Act; the Child Safe Product Act; and reforms to the Brownfield Cleanup Program.

Supporters of the employee - funded program say they'll provide outreach to help people understand how it works and how they may utilize it.

Lancman and Meng have said they are against stop - and - frisk, while Mittman is a supporter of the controversial NYPD program.

But supporters said some of the big projects and programs are intended to be phased in, with cost spread over several years.

«I have to tell you, I can't sign off on it in a serious way unless I see those contracts,» Mr. Stringer, who has been a supporter of the mayor's pre-K program, said.

Supporters of reforming the state's Forest Tax Abatement Program say the measure will help bolster the local economy while also safeguarding against climate change.

Supporters say that the tax credit will raise more charitable donations for after school programs, arts and scholarships.

DiNapoli, a long time supporter of public finance, says this plan comes too late in the election cycle, and relies on the State Board of Elections, a board widely viewed as incompetent, to set up the program.

But Democratic leaders said Republican supporters were guilty of hypocrisy because they typically insist that any new program not add to federal spending deficits.

The program's supporters say bringing teachers into students» homeshelps build trust and brings parents into the education process.

School choice supporters are split over the program's strict accountability provisions, however, which some say represent over-regulation by the state but which others claim are on par with the expectations for traditional public and charter schools.

With the loss of these key partners, says Davis, NLNS had to gain new champions in the central office, and the program had to find new supporters.

California's agricultural and vocational education regional offices are set to become the next victims of the state's budget cuts, as part of a move that program supporters say will jeopardize the futures of those endeavors.

Critics of the program, including the National Education Association, say they plan to appeal — and that's fine with voucher supporters.

Unz: During the California campaign, the supporters of bilingual education admitted the existing programs had terrible problems, but said that getting rid of them would be a disaster.

Supporters say such programs would force schools to be competitive, fostering an environment that would create educational innovation as well as offer parents more choices when it comes to their children's education.

But supporters of the D.C. program have been focused on overcoming political challenges, he said.

Worse yet, supporters of these programs knew full well, from the beginning, that these promises were ridiculous, but in hopes of scoring quick political wins, they were all too willing to say things that they knew to be false.

When the program first passed in 2011, supporters said funding private school tuition would give poor kids in failing schools options to get a better education.

Supporters of the plan say the state's voucher program shouldn't leave out special - needs students who are «trapped» in schools that aren't working for them.

According to the Catholic Review, «(Gov. - elect) Hogan called himself «a strong supporter» of the implementation of a tax credit (scholarship program) for businesses that donate to nonprofit organizations that assist lower - income students, and said he would include a measure to create it in his administration's first legislative package.

(Fla.) Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst is driving legislation in Florida that would establish a «return on investment» index comparing education spending with standardized test scores — something supporters say would help school administrators, parents and the public better recognize the most cost effective programs.

Supporters of a statewide evaluation program for teachers say the link between highly rated instructors and high - performing schools proves that the rankings work.

Some supporters of traditional, university - led teacher preparation programs say that although there is room for improvement there, research doesn't necessarily show that new teacher prep models are any more effective.

Supporters of the Douglas County voucher program say they are weighing an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Supporters of the tax - credit scholarship program say it is different from the state's former voucher system, which directly used public money to help pay for private school tuition.

Supporters of the program say it provides more educational opportunities for families and saves money the state would have otherwise paid to send students to public school.

Regarding the Yen On light novel program, VP and Publishing Director Kurt Hassler said, «We've been nurturing and publishing light novels successfully for years and are energized by the prospect of expanding our efforts through the Yen On initiative and putting these books into the hands of faithful supporters who have been clamoring for them.

In a letter sent to DeVos last week, Warren said the nominee's advocacy for school choice, charter schools and school voucher programs should be a concern for supporters of public education.

«Adoption is one of the key ways to save pets and end pet homelessness, not to mention enrich our own lives with a loving companion,» said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director of PetSmart Charities, Inc. «Thanks to generous donations from our wonderful supporters, PetSmart Charities funds hundreds of adoption events and awareness programs each year that help find homes for thousands of lovable and healthy pets.»

The cat caretakers rallied supporters and posted messages on Facebook, saying that though they were not officially permitted to establish a program on campus, they have served as guardians of the cats and custodians of the area.

Supporters say Solyndra was undermined by the explosive growth of the solar industry in China, but the GOP has attacked the loan - guarantee program as a boondoggle that rewards politically favored industries.

«We are pleased that the bike share program will continue to operate in our city,» said Toronto City Councillor and bike share supporter Denzil Minnan - Wong.

Supporters say New Mexico must dramatically expand its early childhood programs so that children are prepared to learn by the time they reach kindergarten.