Sentences with phrase «as support local schools»

In California The Fairmont San Francisco and The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn are supporting local agricultural studies by purchasing two student - raised hogs from the Sonoma Valley High School Agriculture Department so that they can make their own sausages, bacon and dried meats, as well as support local schools and help strengthen the regional farming community.

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All three of us are really passionate about supporting local businesses as well as giving back to local schools and organizations.

The state's «education tax» supports schools (as do local school district taxes in most other states) and is the largest single source of property taxes in Vermont.

After heavy snow fall in the area, he's been clearing sidewalks around an elementary school, explaining to a local news station, «I don't want kids or parents having to go through the snow and possibly trip or hurt themselves... The community has supported me immensely with my struggles and tough times as I had a leg amputated and my fight with brain cancer.

Instead, our role as Christian leaders within the community can be to actively engage in conversations around education equity issues like accountability, state vision, and transparency and accessibility in reporting so parents and community leaders alike have the needed information to know how to best support strengthening local schools.

As a local business, «We support local kids» high school [activities],» he says, noting that this includes agricultural groups, sports teams and drill teams to name a few that compete with other schools.

In September 2015, children and parents joined the Accolade Wines team to formally open the local pre-primary school following the addition of four new classrooms, two store rooms and a number of toilets, as part of the company's ongoing support of the Kayamandi community in Stellenbosch.

As part of MacKenzie River's mission to support education in local communities, the company invites schools to participate in one of the easiest (and tastiest) fundraising promotions.

Not only do the centres provide much needed care, support and necessities such as clothing, they provide the boys a start in life through paying for their school education or their study for a trade at local colleges.

We will discuss how to use your Local School Wellness Policy as a tool to create change and garner stakeholder support during transition.

MPS received support through local restaurants and businesses, the public health department, internal funding, as well as by working closely with United Fresh Foundation, a partner of Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools.

«Based on research and experience, more and more local districts are rejecting the use of ineffective strategies like corporal punishment as an acceptable form of school discipline in favor of effective techniques, like the Positive Behavioral Support system favored by most educators,» said Vitaglione.

And we, as a society, are finding ways to transcend the existing gaps at a rapid pace, with such ideas as mindfulness in schools rather than issuing detention and offering free positive discipline education at local API Support Groups.

It's also worth mentioning that in 2014, OshKosh B'gosh launched The B'gosh Jeanius Campaign as an annual effort to support customers» local communities with donated clothing and school supply needs.

They are all available free to schools as part of the Local School Nature Grants Programme, supported by...

It was hoped that as the Waldorf School Movement grew, local, regional and world school associations would develop in order to provide the financial support for an independent school movSchool Movement grew, local, regional and world school associations would develop in order to provide the financial support for an independent school movschool associations would develop in order to provide the financial support for an independent school movschool movement.

Farm to school month celebrates the growing importance of farm - to - school programs in childhood nutrition, as well as a way to support farming, ranching, and local economies.

In 2008, they eyed the building at 75 Morton St. as a potential site for a new middle school, and started rallying support from the community and local elected officials.

The Secondary school sports must be reinvigorated and sports clubs should spring up in local communities supported by the private sector as part of their corporate social responsibility.

Flanagan, in a lengthy statement, reiterated his support for making the state's cap on local property tax increases permanent as well as the passage of an education investment tax credit along with a lifting of the cap on charter schools.

Conference maintains its full support for the National Executive's industrial action strategy to secure a resolution of the trade disputes across the UK by: (i) maintaining and enhancing, as appropriate, the action short of strike action instructions and (ii) escalating to strike action at school, local, regional and national level as appropriate.

Oral Questions - Assisting families facing homelessness as a result of housing benefit changes due in April - Baroness Turner of Camden; Face - to - face careers guidance for all young people in schools - Baroness Jones of Whitchurch; Effects of local council tax support schemes on poverty - Lord McKenzie of Luton; Representations received from the public on the negotiations for the new EU budget perspective period to 2020 - Lord Dykes

These projects, some of which are part of wider regeneration projects such as our work in schools and with young offenders and local residents in Thurrock, or initiatives of the London 2012 Open Weekend project supported by BP, help to bring communities together, up and down the country, inspiring individuals to participate and explore their creativity in new ways.

«What would be a cause for concern is if this Bill was used by local authorities as a green light to intervene when they may not understand the challenges faced by a particular school, or may not have the capacity to offer the support needed.

The state United Teachers union is launching a television and radio campaign urging voters to support local school district budgets while also touting what they see as the success in New York schools.

Vacca can point to a number of actions he has taken as District Manager in support of disability issues, including holding up construction of a local movie theater until there was accessible design, working for accessible schoolyards and school bathrooms, and support for community residences for mentally disabled consumers.

SAM first appeared in the fiscal 2014 budget as a $ 385 million program to support local government and school capital needs, with no clear criteria for project selection.

He called on the support of local small businesses to revitalize a once booming city and cited vocation programs as a necessary piece to building education and keeping students in school.

As part of the first - of - its - kind county / school collaboration, local leaders opened the Center for Safe and Healthy Youth, a one - stop location for needs assessment, as well as school support, mental health and social services and juvenile justice - related services for struggling youngsters in Rockland County, ages 10 to 1As part of the first - of - its - kind county / school collaboration, local leaders opened the Center for Safe and Healthy Youth, a one - stop location for needs assessment, as well as school support, mental health and social services and juvenile justice - related services for struggling youngsters in Rockland County, ages 10 to 1as well as school support, mental health and social services and juvenile justice - related services for struggling youngsters in Rockland County, ages 10 to 1as school support, mental health and social services and juvenile justice - related services for struggling youngsters in Rockland County, ages 10 to 18.

Good, sustainable farming supports regional communities by working with groups like Fair for Life fair trade funds and partnering with the farmers and members of a community to jointly develop programs that address needs in local communities such as medical support, improving critical local infrastructure, supporting local schools, establishing sources of potable water, nutrition education, to name a few.

Currently she lives in Boulder, CO where she attends Watson, runs support groups in local high schools, and blogs on iamtessa.com as well as «The Sassy Six».

As soon as I arrived back in Australia I got a part - time job as a waitress at a local café, and worked to support myself while I was in schooAs soon as I arrived back in Australia I got a part - time job as a waitress at a local café, and worked to support myself while I was in schooas I arrived back in Australia I got a part - time job as a waitress at a local café, and worked to support myself while I was in schooas a waitress at a local café, and worked to support myself while I was in school.

The fine supporting cast includes Steve Buscemi, as a cynical American doctor who at first doesn't get along with Rabe; and Anne Consigny, as the French head of a local school for Chinese girls.

They are supported by Enterprise Coordinators who work with clusters of 20 schools to give them access to the best local employers and programmes, such as inspirational speakers and CV workshops.

Among those told how much local schools currently spend, support for spending increases was 43 percent, the same as a year previously.

My gut reaction is that this can only occur through the affectionate expression of the local — this student in this home in this community, with the school functioning as an extraordinary support system.

Tina Allison discusses what schools need to be aware of as they move towards academy transition, and what it means to have responsibility for finances without local authority support.

In fact, buttressed by the support of the business community and many local and regional newspapers (who are even more distant from the realities of schooling than state policymakers), SED officials have tended to characterize those who question their initiatives as «whiners and complainers.»

As always, if you or your school want support with any aspect of teaching maths, we encourage you to contact your local hub.

Had the commission been able to develop as a real alternative to local authorization, larger numbers of charter schools could have been established, and that likely would have created a powerful political constituency in support of charter schools, capable of resisting jealous attacks from the public education establishment.

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.

Schools can support Traidcraft by learning about our producers and (most importantly) buying and using Traidcraft's products in school, not only as a demonstration of a respect for handmade, but as a demonstration to your local community of your commitment to trade justice.

Based on the literature reviews, observations in the schools and meetings with the departments at the Ministry of Education, the team presented several key policy considerations to the Ministry: (1) utilize a website, the National Play Day, and the Jamaican Teaching Council as platforms from which educators can develop and share best game - based learning practices; (2) promote a culture of collaboration through the Quality Education Circles (local discussion groups for educators), and by allocating time for teachers to develop and share game - based learning strategies; (3) provide resource support for schools in the form of workshops and training; and (4) create a monitoring and evaluation plan to be conducted at the school level.

Accountability's edge is undoubtedly due not only to widespread public support for the idea (see «What Americans Think about Their Schools,» Fall 2007), but to the fact that, as practiced, it has posed only a minimal threat to the great vested interests of American education: local school boards, state departments of education, schools of education, and teacher Schools,» Fall 2007), but to the fact that, as practiced, it has posed only a minimal threat to the great vested interests of American education: local school boards, state departments of education, schools of education, and teacher schools of education, and teacher unions.

Emptying out, the parish schools were forced to either close or adapt to a changing local population, which could not provide the same financial support as those departing.

The key points from each strand are highlighted as follows: Early Identification and support • Early identification of need: health and development review at 2/2.5 years • Support in early years from health professionals: greater capacity from health visiting services • Accessible and high quality early years provision: DfE and DfH joint policy statement on the early years; tickell review of EYFS; free entitlement of 15 hours for disadvantaged two year olds • A new approach to statutory assessment: education, health and care plan to replace statement • A more efficient statutory assessment process: DoH to improve the provision and timeliness of health advice; to reduce time limit for current statutory assessment process to 20 weeks Giving parent's control • Supporting families through the system: a continuation of early support resources • Clearer information for parents: local authorities to set out a local offer of support; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tsupport • Early identification of need: health and development review at 2/2.5 years • Support in early years from health professionals: greater capacity from health visiting services • Accessible and high quality early years provision: DfE and DfH joint policy statement on the early years; tickell review of EYFS; free entitlement of 15 hours for disadvantaged two year olds • A new approach to statutory assessment: education, health and care plan to replace statement • A more efficient statutory assessment process: DoH to improve the provision and timeliness of health advice; to reduce time limit for current statutory assessment process to 20 weeks Giving parent's control • Supporting families through the system: a continuation of early support resources • Clearer information for parents: local authorities to set out a local offer of support; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the TSupport in early years from health professionals: greater capacity from health visiting services • Accessible and high quality early years provision: DfE and DfH joint policy statement on the early years; tickell review of EYFS; free entitlement of 15 hours for disadvantaged two year olds • A new approach to statutory assessment: education, health and care plan to replace statement • A more efficient statutory assessment process: DoH to improve the provision and timeliness of health advice; to reduce time limit for current statutory assessment process to 20 weeks Giving parent's control • Supporting families through the system: a continuation of early support resources • Clearer information for parents: local authorities to set out a local offer of support; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tsupport resources • Clearer information for parents: local authorities to set out a local offer of support; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tsupport; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tsupport and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tribunal

As a business we are very passionate about supporting the local community and if we give an opportunity to just one student or even guide them to make a more decisive career choice then the work that we do with the school has served a purpose.

These «thought partners» — as school leaders often refer to them — may be district leaders, consultants with long - standing relationships with a school, or external regional partners supporting PL in local schools.

«Schools need educational support as well as financial, educational and moral incentives to drive change in their local community,» she said.

Increasingly, local governments and regional councils provide opportunities for schools to participate in waste reduction and recycling initiatives such as battery and electronics recycling, and some regional councils also provide community volunteer support through the Earth Carers program.