Sentences with phrase «advocates at the state level»

And advocates at the state level: Get ready.

I am thrilled our shared work empowers parents to have a voice as advocates at the state level.

CoSN is providing resources to help you be an effective advocate at the state level.

[9] The Center for Public Integrity also reports that «much of the governors coalition work has been carried out by HBW Resources and CEA, a group that's channeled millions in corporate funding to become a leading advocate at the state level for drilling.»

We offer occasional summits and conferences and advocate at the state level for investments and policy improvements for the field.

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TweetOctober 26, 2016 The STEM Education Coalition Policy Forum and the Afterschool Alliance have collaborated to develop a toolkit of materials to help advocates make the case at the state and local level for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to be a top priority and to integrate afterschool and informal learning strategies into overall plans -LSB-...]

We're also a leading advocate for kids facing homelessness, defending the rights of young people at a local, state, national, and international level and working to affect the issues that drive youth homelessness.

In the decades after the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision ensured legal protection for abortion procedures nationwide, the anti-abortion movement was initially uncompromising in advocating across - the - board abortion bans at the state and national level.

Wine Institute is the only U.S. organization working at the local, state, federal and international levels to initiate and advocate public policy that enhances the ability to responsibly produce, promote and enjoy wine.

Gibbons is a dedicated advocate for the restaurant industry, as evidenced by his many past and present positions at the state and national level such as at the National Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, and U.S. Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, and through his philanthropic efforts.

One of the most active athletic trainers» association at the state level is in New Jersey, which was the first state to require by law that coaches receive safety training, is among the 40 states that have enacted strong youth concussion safety laws, and has been a leader in advocating for academic accommodations for concussed student - athletes.

In doing so you will be asked to advocate, to reach out to policy makers and other key influencers at the local, state, and national levels; to spread the word, to raise awareness.

You wrote, «Actually open adoption agreements are legally enforceable in the majority of US states, and there are a number of adoption agencies who are advocating for birthparents and trying to make them enforceable at the federal level for all states.»

Mass Audubon advocates for the conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat through our work at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 35,000 acres of conservation land, provide school, camp, and other educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels.

As the executive director of NYSHEPA, Nancy ran an 800 member - strong coalition and advocated at the local, state and federal level for numerous nutrition and physical activity measures including school nutrition standards, calorie labeling, trans fat ban, Complete Streets, breastfeeding bill of rights, nutrition standards for fast - food kids» meals sold with toys, Safe Routes to School, nutrition standards for foods marketed to children, and the sugar - sweetened beverage tax.

«FRAC and our national network of anti-hunger advocates will continue to push for greater implementation of effective strategies and smart investments at both the state and school district level that are proving effective in increasing access to the School Breakfast Program,» said Weill.

Mass Audubon works at the state and national level to advocate for the responsible management of our oceans.

She is an almost - native of Colorado, and continues to speak and advocate for children with food allergies at the state level and in her school district's Food Allergy Task Force, in addition to writing a blog about living with food allergies on AllergicChild.com.

As such, she advocates for breastfeeding at the state and federal levels.

Let's all be the change we wish to see, advocate for our children, and keep the momentum I see happening in so many places at the grass - roots level in different states keep going.

Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, is a registered nurse, lactation consultant, and breastfeeding advocate at the state and federal levels.

Notably, unlike Virginia's law, the policy expressly empowers game officials to remove athletes from play if they are suspected of having suffered a concussion (a power that I have been advocating for many years game officials be given, and a power conferred on game officials by laws at the state level in only Arizona, Iowa, and Ohio), and requires that coaches who disregard the safety and well being of a youth sports participant as it related to concussions be subject to indefinite suspension (only Pennsylvania and Connecticut have laws which penalize coaches for violating their statutes)

Encourage and empower recognition of potential school nutrition leaders to become public policy advocates at the local, state, and national level;

Susan Hodges, Past President Athens, GA [email protected] Susan Hodges, a home birth mom and midwifery advocate since 1985, lives in Athens, GA, where her two children were born at home with a midwife, and where she was active locally and at the state level to increase birth options.

AAPD members interested in public policy issues in their state as well as policymakers and advocates for children's oral health at the state level should feel free to contact the PPA in your state.

The City Council has consistently advocated for voting and election reform in its annual state legislative agenda, including early voting, instant runoff voting for citywide primaries, and public campaign financing at the state level.

With a primary focus on New York State, the organization also advocates at the local and national levels for sensible gun laws, policies and practices to protect New York State residents from gun violence.

Witty was described as a dedicated advocate for the credit union movement and had an impact on credit unions at the local, state and national level.

«When I served on the college Board of Trustees, as well as being in student government, there were a lot of things going on at the state level that I advocated for, such as student tuition [assistance] and transportation.

At 2 p.m., key elected officials representing all levels of state government join reform advocates in calling on their colleagues to support efforts to end political corruption, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Early childhood education advocates say they are going to do a major push for pre-k funding at the state level when Indiana lawmakers return in January.

Early childhood education advocates say they are going to do a major push for pre-k funding at the state level when Indiana lawmakers return in...

At the state and local levels, they often advocate additional spending.

«Mark Boughton has shown remarkable leadership... as an advocate for the principles of limited government and economic growth at the state and local level,» said Connecticut Republican Chairman Jerry Labriola Jr. «When people ask me if Republicans can govern effectively at the local level, I tell them Danbury is a case study in effective governance, primarily because of Mayor Boughton.»

Best4NY advocates mandate relief at the state level as a way to control taxes.

The American Heart Association advocates for policies at the federal, state and local levels that prohibit the sale of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21.

Governor Cuomo directed the State to engage community members, environmental advocates, and government partners at all levels to create the New York Offshore Wind Master Plan.2 Then, as part of his 2017 State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo set a nation - leading offshore wind energy development goal of 2,400 MW by 2030, enough to power up to 1.2 million New York households.

In the wake of the octuplets» birth, some legislators made hasty bids to enact regulation at the state level — and one bill was drafted with the help of antiabortion advocates.

Still, advocates for landowners say they have seen little will, at either the state or federal level, to impose limits that could slow the pace of drilling.

With support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the three - year project will empower developing counties to advocate for universal access to reproductive health as a critical component in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in health through increased funding, an improved policy environment and increased visibility for family planning at the local, national and global levels.

Through his Foundation for Excellence in Education, Bush has advocated at the state and national level for choice, innovation, and accountability.

Over the last five years, RIMA has marshaled local and national philanthropy; recruited school operators and educators into Rhode Island; provided staff support for facilities identification, finance, and development; formed and advocated for improved education policies at both the state and local levels; and served as a «help center» for questions about state laws, regulations, practices, and culture.

Since Donald Trump's election and Betsy DeVos's selection as Secretary of Education put private - school - choice programs in the national spotlight — after years of slow - and - steady growth at the state level — advocates across Twitter and the blogosphere have been offering ideas on what a big push at the federal level might look like.

To the best of our knowledge, and based on all evidence that we're aware of, neither the signers of the Shanker Institute manifesto, nor leaders in the Obama / Duncan Education Department, advocate a «nationalized curriculum» that would «undermine control of public school curriculum and instruction at the local and state level» and «transfer control to an elephantine, inside - the - Beltway bureaucracy.»

«We publish books, reports, and briefing papers that illuminate critical problems and advance innovative solutions; work at both the national and state level with advocates and policymakers to promote reforms; help to build the capacity and skills of key progressive constituencies; project our values into the media by promoting Demos Fellows and staff in print, broadcast, and Internet venues; and host public events that showcase new ideas and leading progressive voices.»

She has served on her local school board in Cumberland, Rhode Island, advocated for fair school funding at the state level, and worked on campaigns of candidates she considers to be champions for kids and true supporters of great schools.

As advocates pore over the results of teacher surveys being conducted nationally, at the state level, and even at individual schools, observers are beginning to ask questions about how the information can be used to inform policies to improve teachers» working conditions and promote teacher and leadership effectiveness.

We are advocating for educators and school leaders at the local and state level in support of evidence - based best practices and policies that promote effective teaching.

Join with other teachers who share your passion for science, want to inspire their students, and have realized the benefits of an association advocating their interests at the state level.