Sentences with phrase «through national advocacy»

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Through policy development, education, and advocacy, the Institute is building support for meaningful action at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Rachel Wolbers is the policy director at Engine, a nonprofit that supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through economic research, policy analysis and advocacy on local and national issues.

The Philippine government is also currently promoting better health among Filipinos through its advocacies under the National Year of Rice 2013.

(USBC) is a multi-sectoral, nonprofit coalition of more than 40 national organizations working to «advance breastfeeding on our Nation's agenda through Collaboration, Leadership, and Advocacy.»

Our efforts touch the lives of parents worldwide through local support groups, our quarterly publication, Attachment Parenting: The Journal of API, this newsletter, and national advocacy efforts.

BPNI seeks to work towards optimal nutrition of women and children, especially on enhancing breastfeeding rates in the country through countering commercial influence, capacity building of health and nutrition care providers, advocacy for maternity entitlements and other national policies.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

The National Safety Council eliminates preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.

The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, support, advocacy, and community awareness.

RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, established in 1974, is dedicated to ensuring that all people challenged in their family building journey reach resolution through being empowered by knowledge, supported by community, united by advocacy, and inspired to act.

«SERAP fears that the overbearing bill would inhibit and obstruct the ability of Nigerians to work collectively through local and international organizations on any human rights, transparency and accountability research or advocacy that may be deemed contrary to «the national interest» of Nigeria, or not «consistent with the programmes of government.»

From managing national campaigns to organizing issue advocacy messages through thousands of volunteer contacts, Lincoln Strategy Group uses grassroots efforts to successfully achieve results.

It also urged the federal government to intensify advocacy to stop violence against children through the National Orientation Agency (NOA).

Let's Talk Science: This is a national organization working to «develop a society that is scientifically literate and globally competitive through innovative educational programs, research, and advocacy.»

About the Hepatitis B Foundation: Headquartered in Doylestown, Pa., the Hepatitis B Foundation was founded in 1991 and is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis B and improving the quality of life for those affected worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy.

About the Hepatitis B Foundation: Headquartered in Doylestown, Pa., the Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis B and improving the quality of life for those affected worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy.

They want to drive the national conversation about rethinking education for the 21st century through convenings, as well as advocacy, research, and program development.

Through community outreach, a chapter of the national advocacy group Parents for Public Schools (PPS) found that many Pitt County parents were frustrated by the kindergarten enrollment and transition process.

Initially, the transgender were clubbed with the MSM intervention, but with concerted advocacy by the community and an appreciation of the specific problems they face, the national program is formalising a program incorporating specific needs through standalone or composite MTH interventions.

Through powerful networks and advocacy, civil society has a record of influencing legislative change, holding governments to account and making education a national and global cause, fuelling momentous progress since the World Education Forum in Dakar in 2000.

A national nonprofit organization founded in 2011, Students Matter promotes access to quality public education through impact litigation, communications and advocacy.

Through well - publicized partnerships with elected officials like Chicago mayor Richard Daley and through Bill and Melinda Gates's personal advocacy for their high - school agenda in such forums as the National Governors Association and the National Economic Club, the foundation has signaled its intention to leverage its investments through policy Through well - publicized partnerships with elected officials like Chicago mayor Richard Daley and through Bill and Melinda Gates's personal advocacy for their high - school agenda in such forums as the National Governors Association and the National Economic Club, the foundation has signaled its intention to leverage its investments through policy through Bill and Melinda Gates's personal advocacy for their high - school agenda in such forums as the National Governors Association and the National Economic Club, the foundation has signaled its intention to leverage its investments through policy through policy change.

Interviews may be arranged through Linda Embrey, [email protected], or 703-838-6737, Public Advocacy & Communications, National School Boards Association (NSBA).

NSBA's Advocacy Networks includes school board members and — through the National School Boards Action Center — others in the community who support public schools.

Find how E4E teachers turn policy ideas into action through local, state, and national advocacy campaigns.

Through your advocacy for public education, you can help shift the national narrative from «public schools are failing and choice is the solution» to a counternarrative with broader appeal.

NSBA has also broken new ground in its advocacy efforts through its «Stand Up 4 Public Schools» national campaign.

2) Sara Wheeler, Magnet Director, School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties and President of Magnet Schools of America (MSA) will provide an overview of how national partnerships can be leveraged at the state level to support magnet schools through coordinated advocacy and communication efforts.

The pro bono consultants who went through the unions» published national, state, and local tax returns estimated based on their research, interviews, and sampling that roughly one third of the unions» efforts went toward political advocacy.

Katherine Bassett is the President and CEO of the National Network of State Teachers of the Year, a non-profit organization committed to the promotion of teachers as leaders and to supporting teaching practice through three key focus areas: policy, practice, and advocacy.

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is a membership organization whose mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research.

Your state school boards association represents you with policy makers and engages you in direct advocacy to get the message across at the state level, and through the National School Boards Association, at the nationaNational School Boards Association, at the nationalnational level.

NESRI works with the DSC to organize national advocacy campaigns and actions, and to share strategies and best practices through annual meetings, webinars and the Campaign's on - line resources.

This video series was developed through a partnership with the Hunt Institute as part of National PTA's ongoing effort to provide accurate information about the Common Core State Standards and to assist PTA membership with developing grassroots advocacy skills.

Through advocacy, as well as family and community education, National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves our children's lives, such as:

Endorsers: As endorsers, national, state, provincial, and local governmental entities, endorse R2ZE through advocacy and promotion or statements of support.

«With the support of Mitsubishi Motors we are able to fund cutting - edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, collaborate with MS organizations around the world, and provide programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward,» said Richard Israel, President of the National MS Society.

Since 1969, the nonprofit National Consumer Law Center ® (NCLC ®) has worked for consumer justice and economic security for low - income and other disadvantaged people, including older adults, in the U.S. through its expertise in policy analysis and advocacy, publications, litigation, expert witness services, and training.

While the industry is working to spread the word about our efforts through national campaigns, our greatest opportunity for advocacy occurs each and every time someone walks into a store interested in aquatics.

PIJAC provides its members a voice in state and national legislative issues through advocacy and timely information regarding upcoming policy issues that affect the pet industry, pet owners and the animals they care for.

Through education, research, conservation action, and advocacy, the National Aquarium is pursuing a vision to change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet.

• We have: o Made TNR mainstream and accepted as the only effective approach to outdoor cat populationso Established the Feral Friends Networko Brought together experts and advocates for the first community cat conference in Americao Transformed shelters through advocacy and guidanceo Established the ongoing Boardwalk Cats Project in Atlantic City, NJo Founded National Feral Day, a national day of action that has grown to include events in all states and many countries woNational Feral Day, a national day of action that has grown to include events in all states and many countries wonational day of action that has grown to include events in all states and many countries worldwide.

Through our annual National Animal Welfare Conference, innovative programs and original, Canadian research, we keep humane societies and SPCAs up - to - date on emerging animal welfare issues, training and funding opportunities and best practices in animal sheltering, humane education, legislation and advocacy.

The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) provides its members a voice in state and national legislative issues through advocacy and timely information regarding upcoming policy issues that affect the pet industry, pet owners, and the animals they care for.

Elizabeth Oreck is the national manager of Best Friends Animal Society's puppy mill initiatives, which address the puppy mill crisis in the U.S. through education, advocacy and legislation.

National Animal Care & Control Association — Committed to setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare and public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.

«Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions will continue working with local, state and national animal advocacy groups to actively address - through investigations, education, media relations and legislative involvement - Ohio dog auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness.»

Washington, DC About Blog The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgenderNational Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgendernational social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgendernational issues of importance to transgender people.

Project Coyote, a national non-profit organization based in Northern California, is a North American coalition of scientists, educators, ranchers and citizen leaders promoting compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy.

Project Coyote, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Northern California, is a North American coalition of wildlife educators, scientists, ranchers, and community leaders promoting coexistence between people and wildlife, and compassionate conservation through education, science and advocacy.