Sentences with phrase «at national leadership»

For example, Bob Wise, a former governor of West Virginia who is now president of the Alliance for Excellent Education, said at a national leadership summit in February 2012 that online learning is an «imperative for meeting those challenges such as providing sufficient opportunities for students to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the global economy; dealing with budget deficits that are forcing program cuts; and ensuring students» access to high - quality teachers, curricula, and learning experiences.

On Feb. 24, Vice President Pence will speak at a national leadership meeting in Las Vegas for the Republican Jewish Coalition, a group that is funded in part by the Adelsons.

Not exact matches

Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Describes Franco Bernabe's ascent to leadership at ENI, Italy's national oil and gas company.

(Update: Mike Bloomberg delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia where he praised Hillary Clinton's leadership and assailed Donald Trump's business acumen, calling him a «dangerous demagogue.»

At the National Conference on Religious Work in Beijing in April 2016, Xi declared that religion must adapt itself to China's existing social order and accept the party's leadership.

These changes in the numerical balance, together with the increasing replacement of American missionaries by nationals in leadership positions at the lower levels of church structure, have inevitably raised the issue of when and to what extent the distribution of leadership and other staff at headquarters will reflect these developments.

«In short, under his leadership US IRF policy can advance human rights and, at the same time, make substantial contributions to the national security of the United States at very low cost.»

«National women leaders should be a reference point,» she said, «but not a replacement for female leadership at the local church level.»

In 2006, Ted Haggard confessed to sexual immorality and to buying illegal drugs, which led to his resignation from leadership roles at the National Association of Evangelicals and the Colorado Springs megachurch New Life Church.

«National women leaders should be a reference point, but not a replacement for female leadership at the local church level.»

That's right, at its national executive board meeting next week, the Boy Scouts of America will consider eliminating its present policy of treating the Scouts» requirement to be «morally straight» as barring openly homosexual boys and men from membership or leadership in the organization.

But I think one of the things that's been part of the ongoing discussion right now is this idea of building up civil groups, advocating for Haitian leadership at the local level, at the national level, to really empower them to take the lead on creating that vision for what they want Haiti to look like long - term, and then for us to be able to walk alongside them with the resources and the expertise we have to say, «This is your vision, this is what we can do to help you, let's work together.»

King Estate Winery, a Eugene, Oregon winery with national and international wine brands such as King Estate, Acrobat, and North by Northwest, is pleased to announce that long - time family friend - and Oregon restaurant entrepreneur Maurizio Paparo has accepted a leadership position with King Family Wines at the Lorane based King Estate Winery.

He is also the former Senior Global Executive Chef at Whole Foods Market, where he catered all the company's major executive leadership events and oversaw national recipe development.

Previously, Keck ran Camerata at Paulie's wine bar for three years, which rose to national acclaim under his leadership.

Miller has also held leadership positions at National Wine & Spirits Corporation, Anheuser Busch and the Guinness Import Company.

SENIORS: Veteran coaches will tell you that motivated seniors can elevate a team — and with the chance for a high national ranking (Mitty will start at No. 2 for MaxPreps) and a state championship, leadership and a sense of urgency will not be hard to come by.

Still, with Hundley in his third year as starting quarterback, and with well - placed seniors on the defense — Owa Odighizuwa on the defensive line, Eric Kendricks at inside linebacker, Anthony Jefferson at safety — there was supposed to be enough veteran leadership and experience on the roster to make UCLA the favorites in the Pac - 12 South and supposed darkhorse contenders * in the national title race.

Carole is a professional consultant, leadership coach, national speaker, and seminar leader at Stanford, the Esalen Institute, Stanford Continuing Studies, UC Berkeley, Women's Healthy Living Retreat, and coaching associations.

While under Dwayne Cruz's leadership in 2002, Harper College took 5th place in the National Championship and in 2010 placed 9th in the National Championship, 2005 KUFC Premier won its first Illinois State Cup Championship U15 girls, 2006 KUFC Premier won its first US Club National Championship, 2007 KUFC Premier had 2 teams finish 2nd in the US Club National Championships, 2007 KUFC won its 2nd Illinois State Cup Championship U18 Girls, in 2008 KUFC Premier Finished 2nd in the Illinois State Cup Championship at U19.

The worst thing would be if they were to lose it all,» says David Popenoe, who headed the National Marriage Project at Rutgers before it moved to the University of Virginia under Bradford Wilcox's leadership.

The report, by FRAC and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, provides guidance for principals interested in implementing Breakfast in the Classroom at their schools, and insights into the leadership they can provide to build a strong and sustainable program.

MDAT exclusively recognizes NATA members who have been involved in service and leadership activities at the national and district level.

In conjunction with state and national leadership, we have developed a well designed strategic plan to advance third party reimbursement initiatives in the State of Wisconsin that will implement diverse pilot programs at key locations around the state.

Peggy Garland, CNM, MPH is a retired midwife who worked for 30 years in home and hospital births, participated in maternity care research, taught midwifery students in a variety of settings and held many leadership roles in professional advocacy for midwives at the national and state level, including with MANA and NACPM.

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

At the federal level, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing important leadership with the first - ever National Summer Food Service Program Week: «Food That's In, When School Is Out.»

This requires national policies and guidelines and strong leadership at country - level to prioritize the strengthening of health systems.

Mahamudu Bawumia's claim that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has since 2009 amassed and spent 12 times the nominal resources that the NPP had over its eight years of leadership is «cleverly exaggerated», policy think tank IMANI has said in its commentary on the opposition New Patriotic Party's vice presidential nominee's lecture he delivered on Thursday September 8 at the National Theatre.

He went on to graduate at the top of his class with first class honours in Politics and Modern History at Manchester University, winning the Robert McKenzie Prize for political science, his first book contract and election to the (sabbatical) leadership of the students» union, Labour Students» National Committee and NUS National Council.

Mr Renzi rose to national attention by calling for the «rottamazione» (forced retirement) of the old Party leadership, which he deemed at least partially responsible of the sorry state of the country.

The proposed amendment to section 308 of the Nigerian constitution to allow the National Assembly leadership enjoy immunity while in office caused a stir at the House of representatives on Tuesday.

Achebe stated further that the minimum in that regard would be the recognition by the constitution of the role of the traditional institution in communal life, such as mobilising the community for enlightenment, education, economic empowerment, peace building, safety and security; custodianship of and leadership in advancing «our culture; and the creation of National council of Traditional Rulers at the federal level.

MIT Sloan had listed good governance, leadership and entrepreneurial skills as subjects that the participants are to be taken through but NSS boss in his statement copied The Herald, said the US$ 150, 000 3 - day workshop is ``... an event aimed at restructuring the NSS as an avenue to equip national service personnel with entrepreneurial skills».

But at the end of the day, the answer lies in the National Assembly leadership.

At the same time major national trade union leaderships, however, declined to sign a similar letter to the London based press.

As Lord Wood (Labour) pointed out on BBC Radio 4's «World at One» (18/04/2017), there is currently no obstacle to the government's leadership that must be overcome, no issue of national interest significant enough to justify going to the country.

At the recent National People's Congress the new Chinese leadership announced the need for radical economic change.

Yussuf was believed to be a close associate of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of the state before the two fell out after the outcome of the leadership election at the lower chamber of the National Assembly.

At Labour's national executive yesterday, Ed Miliband failed to deliver on his leadership campaign promise to give members more say in policy making.

The party's «air campaign» — national messages aimed at broadcasters — proved painfully frustrating as it dawned on the leadership that they were on course to be swallowed up by their coalition partners.

Apart from the outgoing US Ambassador that is expected at the open public hearing, the Committee also extended invitation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, the three accused lawmakers, the National Human Rights Commission, as well as the other seven members that attended the leadership programme.

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has praised the foresight and strong leadership of former President John Mahama, and late President, John Evans Atta Mills, for last Saturday's victory at the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea.

Jeremy Corbyn's official leadership campaign has blamed Labour MPs who tried to oust him «at a time of national crisis» for the party's dramatic poll slump.

Specifically, Buhari was said to be unhappy with Chief Sylva for deceiving and hoodwinking the leadership of the APC at the national level of his popularity to hand him the governorship ticket of the party, when what is on the ground was different.

Off topic questions included a Department of Investigations report detailing problems with corrections officers at Rikers Island, de Blasio's message to protestors resuming anti-NYPD protests, his relationship with police unions, a call by the head of the Lieutentants Benevolent Association to strengthen laws concerning resisting arrest, an increase in police protection for Jewish organizations and sites and Dov Hikind's claim of a decrease in police presence, delays in the implementation of the City's municipal ID card program, his message to PBA members dissatisfied with their union leadership, his position on a city council plan to fund the purchase of additional bullet - proof vests for police officers, whether the Democratic National Committee has expressed concerns around the recent protests as it considers whether to hold the 2016 convention in Brooklyn, whether his «thoughts» on the anti-NYPD protests have «evolved» and whether he will direct the NYPD to change its FOIL request process to accept email or other electronic requests.

Preventing «the right of the party» from obtaining seats on Labour's National Executive Committee at the expense of those who «support the party's leadership»;

Some of the members who spoke at the event, held at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, anticipated the same kind of criticism that the Sanders campaign has made of some other Washington - based leadership groups that have endorsed Clinton.

But President Mahama, speaking at a Unity Walk organised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Regional capital Cape Coast, said that the President has failed to show leadership fornot dismissing Ayisi Boateng immediately for his comments.