Sentences with phrase «announced support for»

At CES 2016, Ford announced support for another half - dozen AppLink apps and welcomed Toyota as an AppLink supporter... at the same time it announced all 2017 Fords will support CarPlay and Android Auto.

Currently, 43 States have announced support for the Common Core State Standards, demonstrating a growing movement in the United States education system.

He recently announced his support for a bill that would remove Louisiana from the Common Core, on the same day the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which supports the program, released a video featuring his earlier endorsement of it.

At a forum last night sponsored by the Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee (OPDEC), the four candidates who qualified for the House 93 legislative seat about to be vacated by incoming City Council member Helena Moreno announced their support for a ban on AR - style assault rifles like the ones used to kill 17 students and teachers in Parkland, Florida last week.

Yesterday, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced its support for a two - year moratorium on tying results from assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards to teacher evaluations or student promotions to the next grade level.

Amid much pomp, Students Matter, the nonprofit fundingVergara, announced support for a similar challenge, Davids v. New York.

The country's leading testing reform organization today announced its support for the boycott of Seattle Public Schools» Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) exam launched by teachers at Garfield High School.

Calling the current pay model, which rewards longevity and educational degrees, «outdated and not connected to quality outcomes,» Bell announced support for a new model that rewards teachers based on performance, national certification, taking leadership roles, more difficult assignments such as bilingual or special education, and working in poorly performing schools.

CCSA announced support for the bill earlier this year after fighting for common sense amendments that strengthen equity, access and due process for charter public school students facing dismissal.

Gloria Romero, the former Democratic state legislator who is now heading the California chapter of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER), announced her support for School Board President Monica Garcia last Wednesday, urging supporters to contribute to Garcia's campaign.

Just days before Walker announced his changes to collective bargaining, WEAC had announced support for a statewide teacher evaluation system and performance - based pay.

Alexandria, VA --(04/26/10)-- The 170,000 educator members of ASCD today announced their support for legislation that would provide resources to school districts to implement comprehensive induction programs for new teachers as well as targeted professional development for all teachers, principals, and administrators.

Schools minister Nick Gibb has publicly announced his support for Boris Johnson as the next Conservative party leader, thereby snubbing Nicky Morgan — the education secretary and his...

Walker announced support for the plan about two weeks before he is expected to give his annual State of the State address in the state Capitol.

Pro-education groups today announced their support for recommendations issued by the Tennessee Assessment Task Force, chaired by state education commissioner Candice McQueen.

Though Mayor James called him «a grandstander,» Booker proved to be that and more when he announced his support for school vouchers in 2001.

Gareth Thomas, the 100 - times capped former Wales skipper, has announced his support for this year's Anti-Bullying Week, organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, which takes place on 17 - 21 November.

Maybe the starkest case came from Massachusetts, where Governor Deval Patrick, after years of consistent charter school antagonism, conducted a high - profile volte - face and announced his support for lifting his state's restrictive charter cap.

Gareth Thomas, the 100 - times capped former Wales skipper, has announced his support for this year's Anti-Bullying Week, organised by...

New House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced his support for letting the bank's charter expire, and only days ago, news surfaced that four officials at the export credit agency are facing allegations of misconduct.

Actors such as Mark Ruffalo and Adam Baldwin announced their support for Jennifer Lawrence.

International Society for Cellular Therapy and International Society for Stem Cell Research have announced support for the new guidelines.

The Danish National Research Foundation has just announced its support for the effort with up to DKK 60 million.

Mr. Torres announced his support for the Upper Manhattan lawmaker's House bid at an event outside City Hall this afternoon.

On Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio, who was in Iowa as the deal was being made, announced his support for Johnson, saying that he ran a «good campaign» and had a «strong progressive vision» for the city.

The Governor, who had previously declined to endorse anyone in the mayor's race, also announced his support for de Blasio's bid.

Schumer also announced his support for a bipartisan plan to cut off the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into the U.S.

Members of the New York State Assembly and Senate, joined by parents and members of the city's Community Education Councils, on Feb. 28 announced their support for proposed legislation that would give the local councils veto power over proposed school co-locations in their districts.

Public Advocate Letitia James yesterday met with tenants and advocates, and announced support for a set of pro-renter measures — including her plan to add to her office's annual «Worst Landlords List» the names of financial institutions that provide the offending property owners with loans.

Even President Barack Obama, after years of «evolving» on the issue, announced his support for same - sex marriage in 2012.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg called President Barack Obama's newly announced support for same - sex marriage «a major turning point in the history of American civil rights.»

But Bloomberg announced his support for the measure along with a host of city - based legislators and groups.

He has strong ties with Wall Street and big banks, and tends to tread wherever public sentiment lies — he voted in support of the Iraq War and only announced his support for same - sex marriage in 2009.

He previously announced his support for three other Republican primary candidates in March.

President Barack Obama announced his support for same - sex marriage during an interview earlier today with ABC's Robin Roberts.

But in a sign of the deep splits at the heart of Labour, shadow minister Conor McGinn publicly announced his support for his deposed colleagues.

Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley announced his support for a marriage equality bill in Maryland today at a press conference.

U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, D - Long Island, a top Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, announced his support for Williams in December.

The call comes after Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto (right) last month announced his support for nationwide marri... Read

Ellis, the surprise guest, was introduced by former County Legislator Noelle Kinsch who endorsed Ellis» bid for Common Council President on behalf of her husband Albany Treasurer Darius Shahinfar, Ellis quickly announced his support for Sheehan.

The union representing state troopers on Monday announced its support for Republican John Cahill in his bid to oust Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

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Defiant City Comptroller (and potential mayoral candidate) John Liu announced his support for scandal - prone veteran Congressman Charlie Rangel today, sending every local political reporter to the thesaurus.

The unions that announced support for her Monday included UAW, CSEA, SEIU, AFSCME and IBEW, as well as roofers, ironworkers and the state firefighters union.

Cuomo announced his support for Clinton's candidacy Sunday, the day the former first lady, secretary of state and U.S. senator from New York formally launched her campaign.

Citizen Action announced its support for Nixon Tuesday.

Last week, Councilman Jumaane Williams and Councilman Antonio Reynoso — both leaders in the caucus — announced their support for his campaign.

Adam Clayton Powell IV, a former member of the Assembly and City Council, said this was the first time he announced his support for decriminalizing the drug.

ALBANY, NY — With Senator John DeFrancisco suspending his campaign, Senators Sue Serino and Terrence Murphy today announced their support for their local County Executive Marcus Molinaro as he continues to build momentum in his bid for NYS Governor.

The Governor in December 2015 announced support for a regional tax on gas to pay for mass transit but has failed to take any further steps.