Sentences with phrase «by education advocacy»

Essaibi - George's call for a hearing is part of an effort by education advocacy groups and others to increase investment in the city's public schools.

This year's State Teacher Policy Yearbook, released this week by the education advocacy group, gave an average grade of C - minus.

More than half the California school districts surveyed by an education advocacy group said they've spent all or most of the funds set aside to implement Common Core State Standards, but still have more to do to prepare for the new academic standards.

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«Outline of Dodd - Frank Act and JOBS Act» Speech by Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy June 9, 2012

The foundation's mission is, as stated on its website, «to prevent Virginia Tech - type shootings through education and advocacy; to employ comprehensive educational efforts to expand community and student awareness of campus safety issues; and to offer compassion, support, and hope to those affected by violence.»

We accomplish our mission by soliciting, collecting, rescuing, growing, preparing and packaging food for distribution through a countywide network of social service agencies and programs; and through public awareness, education and community advocacy.

You can support our campaigns, education work, advocacy and outreach by joining us below.

Guided by an Advisory Board of top executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine & Spirits offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Symposium, March 12 - 14, 2018 in Napa, California.

A: Our mission is to help sustain family farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties by providing high quality, minimally processed organic dairy products, and to support family farming and revitalize rural communities everywhere through advocacy and education.

Guided by an advisory board of top international executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium, March 13 - 15, 2017, in Napa, California.

Guided by an advisory board of top executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine & Spirits offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine & Spirits Global Symposium, March 11 - 13, 2019 in Napa, California.

Guided by an advisory board of top international executives in the alcohol beverage industry, Women of the Vine offers extensive education, advocacy, training, mentorship, networking and steadfast support for women at every position in the field, particularly through the annual Women of the Vine Global Symposium, April 4 - 6, 2016 in Napa, California.

By becoming a member of API, you help reach other parents and professionals through education, support, advocacy, and research.

This course is dedicated to promoting optimal mental health outcomes from the earliest years (prenatal to 36 months) by developing and supporting best practices for enhancing infant mental health through education, information dissemination, networking and advocacy.

FRUA's mission offers families hope, help and community by providing connection, education, resources, and advocacy, and works to improve the lives of orphaned children.

Check out books like «From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide Paperback» by Peter W. D. Wright and Pamela Darr Wright.

The study, by Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at Stanford's Graduate School of Education and co-founder of the advocacy group Challenge Success, analyzes the accuracy of four commonly encountered talking points relating to the AP program:

Toward that goal, Mass Audubon is leading by example and integrating climate change into our mission through Conservation, Education, and Advocacy.

Katie has been trained in disability advocacy by the ARC of King County, is a Parent Trainer through the Finding Your Voice program of the Washington State Education Ombudsman, and has founded several parent support groups for parents of children with disabilities.

By becoming a due paying member you help support breastfeeding advocacy and education in Shelby County and the Greater Memphis Area.

Pam Leo offers a message of insight, understanding, and strong advocacy for children (and all human - beings) that should be heard by parents, those within the field of Early Education, and any adults that touch the lives of children and families.

Created by Babywearing International, this week - long celebration focuses on education and advocacy of babyweaing, a practice that has benefits for both caregiver and child.

Customized, In - Home Baby Education Assist in «Greening» Home for Baby Pre-natal Support by Email Informational & Emotional Advocacy In - Home Breastfeeding Support Postpartum Birth Experience Counseling Light Housekeeping; Laundry, Dishes Nutritious Meal Planning and Prep Postpartum Depression Prevention PPD Recovery Care Cesarean Support Mulitples Care and Education Sibling Assistance Newborn Sleep - Structuring Help Use of Any / All Lending Library Items Resourcing and Referrals and so much more, as needed!

Labor Plus Package 4 In - Home Prenatal Sessions including: - Prenatal Coaching / Education - Planning for Birth, Written Wishes, etc. - Assist in «Greening» Home for Baby - Prenatal Support by Email & Phone - Access to Free Lending Library Childbirth Class Series including: - 4 weeks of group, interactive learning Labor Support including: - On - Call 2 Weeks Pre / Post Due Date - Continuous Physical Support in Labor - Non-Medical Pain / Comfort Measures - Informational & Emotional Advocacy - In - Hospital Breastfeeding Support - In - Home Breastfeeding Support 2 In - Home Postnatal Sessions: - 5 hours of Postpartum Care - 1 Overnight Postpartum Shift - Postpartum Birth Experience Counseling - Resourcing and Referrals

Labor Support Package 3 In - Home Prenatal Sessions: - Prenatal Coaching / Education - Discount on Group Childbirth Classes - Planning for Birth, Written Wishes, etc. - Assist in «Greening» Home for Baby - Prenatal Support by Email & Phone - Access to Free Lending Library Labor Support Including: - On - Call 2 Weeks Pre / Post Due Date - Continuous Physical Support in Labor - Non-Medical Pain / Comfort Measures - Informational & Emotional Advocacy 1 In - Home Postnatal Session: - Postpartum Birth Experience Counseling - Resourcing and Referrals

I've also been trained in disability advocacy by the ARC of King County, and am a Parent Trainer through the Finding Your Voice program of the Washington State Education Ombudsman.

Our mission is to support parents and care providers by providing information, education, and advocacy for Mother - Friendly childbirth.

Support the March of Dimes research, community programs, and advocacy and education efforts by making a donation today.

The NEA Advocacy Fund is a super PAC that was launched by the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest teachers union, in 2010.

The new task force has its «work cut out for it,» said Billy Easton, executive director of the advocacy group the Alliance for Quality Education, which is partially funded by teachers» unions, in a statement.

Kingston Action for Education (KAFE) is a parents» advocacy in education group founded in March 2014 by Jolyn Safron, Maria Maritsas and TEducation (KAFE) is a parents» advocacy in education group founded in March 2014 by Jolyn Safron, Maria Maritsas and Teducation group founded in March 2014 by Jolyn Safron, Maria Maritsas and Tory Lowe.

Our mission is to enhance the lives of all residents in our community by improving the quality of mental health and wellness through advocacy, education, and support.

NYPIRG says it is «deeply troubled» by the wording, which «seems to go beyond explanatory or descriptive and trespass into advocacy» by highlighting all the potential benefits of more gaming in New York — lower property taxes, more education aid and job creation — but makes no mention of any of the downsides, like an increase in gambling addiction.

The union - backed advocacy group Alliance for Quality Education on Thursday apologized after incorrectly attributing a quote to Senate Majority Leader John Flanangan that was actually uttered by the Senate GOP's political nemesis, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Eliot Spitzer, who challenged claims education advocacy groups have made themselves about the funding stipulations laid down by the ruling.

New Yorkers for Students» Educational Rights, an education advocacy group, is suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Board of Regents and state Education Commissioner John King, claiming the state has systematically shortgaged the public school system by failing failing to comply with an agreement that followed the landmark Campaign for Fiscal Equity Rulingeducation advocacy group, is suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Board of Regents and state Education Commissioner John King, claiming the state has systematically shortgaged the public school system by failing failing to comply with an agreement that followed the landmark Campaign for Fiscal Equity RulingEducation Commissioner John King, claiming the state has systematically shortgaged the public school system by failing failing to comply with an agreement that followed the landmark Campaign for Fiscal Equity Ruling of 2006.

The Network for Public Education, a nonprofit education advocacy group co-founded by historian Diane Ravitch, is calling for a national «opt out» of high - stakes standardizedEducation, a nonprofit education advocacy group co-founded by historian Diane Ravitch, is calling for a national «opt out» of high - stakes standardizededucation advocacy group co-founded by historian Diane Ravitch, is calling for a national «opt out» of high - stakes standardized testing.

Albany, New York — StudentsFirstNY, a statewide education reform advocacy organization, today was joined by public school parents and advocates in testifying before a New York State Joint Committee on Education in support of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Opportuniteducation reform advocacy organization, today was joined by public school parents and advocates in testifying before a New York State Joint Committee on Education in support of Governor Andrew Cuomo's OpportunitEducation in support of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Opportunity Agenda.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chandra M. Hayslett, Communications Director [email protected] 212-257-4350 New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Want Deal on New Teacher Evaluation System New Poll Shows Robust and Resilient Support; No Excuse Seen for Losing $ 300 million New York (Nov. 29, 2012)-- A new teacher evaluation system that would ensure that New York City received $ 300 million in additional State education funding enjoys overwhelming support among City voters in general and parents in particular, according to a new poll released today by StudentsFirstNY, the education reform advocacy group, and conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research.

Parents and students across New York, including grassroots activists organized by education reform advocacy organization StudentsFirstNY and Derrell Bradford, executive director of NYCAN, view Governor Cuomo's reforms as critical to improving public school options.

Chief among the Republicans» supporters is New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany, a super PAC run by the pro-charter advocacy organization StudentsFirstNY — the state branch of the national education reform organization founded by former Washington, D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee.

This spending is listed under anonymous and undedicated funding lines cited as Community Service, Youth and Education, Economic Development, Advocacy and Environmental Protection and were all added to the budget by the Democratic legislators.

Elected officials joined business and municipal leaders exploring new ideas - in a spirit of working together toward economic growth - The conference was hosted by CRREO, the New Paltz Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO), and sponsored by The Advocacy Coalition of the Hudson Valley.

Saturday's rally was spearheaded by local Tea Party activist Rus Thompson and the Shooters Committee On Political Education, a gun advocacy group.

(New York, NY) Jan. 10, 2013 — Those students in New York City who most depend on highly effective teachers are instead the students most likely to be taught by teachers rated «Unsatisfactory,» according to an eye - opening study of the City's teacher rating data, published today by StudentsFirstNY, an education advocacy organization with more than 150,000 members across New York State.

Ulster People for Justice and Democracy, inspired by the Bernie Sanders campaign for President, is a grassroots group in Ulster County, NY, building an inclusive, responsive democracy through advocacy, education, and direct political action.

... The report was commissioned by the Alliance for Quality Education, an education research and advocacy group that is calling the current public school system «a tale of two systems,» echoing Bill de Blasio's «tale of two cities» campaigEducation, an education research and advocacy group that is calling the current public school system «a tale of two systems,» echoing Bill de Blasio's «tale of two cities» campaigeducation research and advocacy group that is calling the current public school system «a tale of two systems,» echoing Bill de Blasio's «tale of two cities» campaign slogan.

Demanding that Gov. Cuomo pay up on the state's long - overdue $ 2.5 billion debt to New York City public schools, two education advocacy groups at a press conference on Feb. 19 released a report that broke down the money owed by Assembly and Senate district in New York City so that each lawmaker who is going to vote on the state budget can tell exactly how much money is missing from his or her district.

The charter school advocacy group Families for Excellent Schools, a frequent critic of the education policies advanced by Mayor Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, was a plaintiff when the lawsuit was filed in Brooklyn federal court in April 2016.

But the message still isn't getting through.In 2011, the No Right Brain Left Behind campaign launched as an advocacy movement, backed by New Age guru Deepak Chopra and British education adviser Ken Robinson.