Sentences with phrase «about issues of common concern»

Katie Haw, director of the Archives of American Art, said in a statement how invaluable these artist talks are: «Artists Talk on Art continues a venerable tradition, extending back to the nineteenth century, of artists gathering in studios and clubs to talk about issues of common concern.»

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Additional reasons for deciding not to breastfeed can include concern about the quality and quantity of breast milk, and partner and family support, which are common across developed and developing countries.10, 11 Women who decide not to breastfeed are also more likely to have smoked during their pregnancy, be primiparous mothers (i.e., having their first child), and to have a child born low birth weight or with complex health issues such as cystic fibrosis.9, 12 Prenatal and post-natal stressful experiences may also reduce the duration of breastfeeding.13 Finally, several studies suggest that mother's who return to work within the first 6 months postpartum or anticipate an early return to full - time employment, are less likely to breastfeed.

«The idea is to talk about local issues with other members that represent the counties in the Mohawk Valley area to try and advocate together for issues that we have common concern over and just stay abreast of different things happening in the region so we can work together as a team.»

Mr. LaValle (R - Port Jefferson) issued that statement Thursday after Mr. King's meeting with the state Senate Education Committee, with the senator saying the state Department of Education «is not listening» to concerns brought up about the Common Core during numerous and contentious public meetings held throughout the state.

«Our members are very knowledgable about education issues, and while there is great concern about the implementation of the Common Core and the over-reliance on testing, there are many other issues that are front - burner for NYSUT members,» he said, listing concerns over the property tax cap, equitable school funding, the teacher evaluation system and the statewide expansion of pre-kindergarten.

A group of Suffolk County school district superintendents have sent a letter to state education commissioner John King urging him to address their concerns about over-testing, the fast pace of mandating Common Core standards inside the classroom and issues with new teacher and principal evaluation programs, according to Friday's Newsday cover story.

As Sandi Jacobs, managing director of state policy for the National Council on Teacher Quality, said, «There wasn't enough concern about how these things [the Common Core and teacher evaluation] were running down the path together until the tests became an issue.»

If he were to run for president, Christie «would face some challenges among the more conservative circles of our party... concerned about issues like Common Core and judicial activism,» Bill Gustoff, a member of the Iowa Republican Party's state central committee, said this month as Christie campaigned in the state that hosts the nation's first presidential nominating contest.

She has already spoken with KDP about dealing directly with the group on issues of common concern, and they seemed very positive about the idea.

I want to address some of the common questions and concerns that my clients have about their dogs — everything from normal puppy problems, to aggression issues, to reducing anxiety at the vet's office.

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Civil society groups have voiced concerns about what they believe is a short review process, although industry finds the entire process to be too lengthy; this issue of differing views among various stakeholder groups is common across the three countries.

Common marital concerns are lack of communication, personality differences, irritability and moodiness, disagreements about parenting, issues with extended family, lack of trust, boredom, sex and infidelity, among others.

Ask caregivers about any previous experience with behavioral health care and ask direct questions about common concerns, such as issues of privacy, whether mental illness can be «cured», etc..

Common reasons for seeking help include: feelings of depression or anxiety; difficulties with anger, hostility or violence; problems with alcohol or drug use; concern about a child's behavior; concern over relationship or communication issues; coming to terms with a difficult past; adjusting to stressful situations.

In addition to understanding these common issues, the seller should tell the licensee with whom they are working about any special concerns or issues regarding the condition of the property, state of the title or other problems that may surface during the transaction.