Sentences with phrase «campaign against the public school»

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His [Stalins] government promoted atheism through special atheistic education in schools, anti-religious propaganda, the antireligious work of public insti tutions (Society of the Godless), discriminatory laws, and a terror campaign against religious believers.

His government promoted atheism through special atheistic education in schools, anti-religious propaganda, the antireligious work of public insti tutions (Society of the Godless), discriminatory laws, and a terror campaign against religious believers.

She then briefed on Cuomo - related issues, including him failing to close campaign finance loopholes, failing to veto any incumbent protection gerrymandering, not doing enough for election reform, for looting public schools to give tax cuts to banks and not taking a stance against fracking.

Despite mea culpas and the public backing of his boss, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Kevin Jennings, a so - called schools czar in the Obama administration, continues to be the target of a conservative campaign against his long - ago actions as a schoolteachers.

In January 2013, then the public advocate, de Blasio launched his first campaign as an outer - borough working dad and public school parent who would bring a populist, progressive fight against the policies of then - Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Cox hopes to attract those voters who have been unsatisfied or in some cases hurt by traditional public schools — a slice of the electorate he hopes could make a difference in 2017 when Republicans hope to run a competitive campaign against Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Here in New York, vibrant movements opposing fracking and the growing corporate attacks on our public school system helped spur the Green Party gubernatorial campaign of Howie Hawkins and Brian Jones, which received almost 5 percent of the vote running against incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo, the best any independent third party campaign has done statewide in more than 80 years.

The Urban Youth Collaborative called the bill «an unprecedented step to subsidize private education using the public's money,» noting in its release that according to the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, «New York City schools are owed $ 2.3 billion» under court judgements against the city and state for not providing a minimum adequate education in the public schools.

Topics in the Q&A included the source of money for the City's planned pre-K advertising campaign, the City's target number of pre-K applicants, whether Speaker Silver thinks the proposed income tax surcharge should be pursued next year, how the pre-K selection process will work, how the City will cover the approximately $ 40 million annual gap between the estimated cost of pre-K and the amount provided in the state budget, when parents will learn whether their pre-K application has been accepted, how the City will collect data and measure success of the pre-K program, whether the existing pre-K application process will be changed, how the City will use money from the anticipated school bond issue, the mayor's reaction to a 2nd Circuit ruling that City may bar religious groups from renting after - hours space in public schools, the status on a proposed restaurant in Union Square, a tax break included in the state budget that provides millions of dollars to a Bronx condominium project, the «shop & frisk» meeting today between the Rev. Al Sharpton and Police Commissioner Bratton and a pending HPD case against a Brooklyn landlord.

Grassroots organizations like ACORN, which have supported charter schools — even started their own — have led vigorous campaigns against Edison Schools» involvement in troubled public systems like those of Philadelphia, New York, and San Fraschools — even started their own — have led vigorous campaigns against Edison Schools» involvement in troubled public systems like those of Philadelphia, New York, and San FraSchools» involvement in troubled public systems like those of Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco.

On the campaign trail, Ellison spoke against public charter schools and private school vouchers, casting them both as a Bush administration plan to weaken public schools.

The New Right's campaign against secular humanism in the schools often seems like an attempt to demonstrate that no one ever lost political power by underestimating the intelligence of the American public.

Its something every school district will have to face,» said Cissy Bowman, spokeswoman for the Mt. Lebanon (Pennsylvania) School District, which waged a very public campaign against a MRSA outbreak inschool district will have to face,» said Cissy Bowman, spokeswoman for the Mt. Lebanon (Pennsylvania) School District, which waged a very public campaign against a MRSA outbreak inSchool District, which waged a very public campaign against a MRSA outbreak in 2007.

«We really hope that the third time's the charm,» said Jennifer Lindenauer, communications director for Protect Our Public Schools, the campaign against Referendum 55.

Now, in addition to lazy, greedy politicians and bureaucrats, we also have to deal with the multi-million dollar attack campaign against teachers and public schools coming from the corporate sector, and from both the right - and left wing.

-- Charter School Parent / Public School Alumni As legislators are looking at House Bills that will impact education in Georgia, there are many advocacy campaigns that are using negative language and messaging against traditional public schools in the name of school cSchool Parent / Public School Alumni As legislators are looking at House Bills that will impact education in Georgia, there are many advocacy campaigns that are using negative language and messaging against traditional public schools in the name of school cPublic School Alumni As legislators are looking at House Bills that will impact education in Georgia, there are many advocacy campaigns that are using negative language and messaging against traditional public schools in the name of school cSchool Alumni As legislators are looking at House Bills that will impact education in Georgia, there are many advocacy campaigns that are using negative language and messaging against traditional public schools in the name of school cpublic schools in the name of school cschool choice.

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas formally launched his mayoral bid Wednesday with an unsparing attack against Mayor Rahm Emanuel, foreshadowing the type of no - holds - barred campaign expected ahead of the February 2019 city election.

They could be relieved, though, that leaked emails show that the Clinton campaign recognized Rahm Emanuel as a liability for the civil war he has stoked against Chicago public schools.

The campaign operates against a simple premise: «Who I am today began with public education,» paired with the rejoinder, «Today's public schools are better than ever.»

Ritz campaigned against the whole idea of state takeover, calling is privatization of public schools.

CPS's 10 year slash - and - burn campaign against regular public schools, teachers, and communities is the status quo.

Lately, our organization has been engaged in a spirited debate with former Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken, who has been conducting a vigorous campaign against what he perceives as an onerous high stakes assessment system in public education and in the service of the promotion of a less rigorous vocational pathway to high school graduation.

Rethinking Schools is collaborating with a nationally coordinated campaign of grassroots organizations that have united to defend public education against testing abuses.

Then, this month, the Black Alliance for Educational Options, a pro-charter group, and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools launched a campaign called ChartersWork to push back against the moratorium.

Since launching the launch of our public capital campaign, Building for the Future: The Campaign for Excel Academy, in 2013, Excel Academy has raised over $ 10 million against a $ 12 million goal to support our organizational growth and the construction of our new high school bcampaign, Building for the Future: The Campaign for Excel Academy, in 2013, Excel Academy has raised over $ 10 million against a $ 12 million goal to support our organizational growth and the construction of our new high school bCampaign for Excel Academy, in 2013, Excel Academy has raised over $ 10 million against a $ 12 million goal to support our organizational growth and the construction of our new high school building.

That would be smart: three years ago the New Jersey Charter School Association filed a formal complaint (later dismissed) that alleged «as founder and current Chair of Save our Schools New Jersey (SOSNJ), Dr. Sass Rubin has knowingly and consistently used her position, title and university resources to wage a personally driven lobbying and public relations campaign against New Jersey's public charter schools, as well as New Jersey's laws that regulate same, in support of SOSNJ's advocacy goals.Schools New Jersey (SOSNJ), Dr. Sass Rubin has knowingly and consistently used her position, title and university resources to wage a personally driven lobbying and public relations campaign against New Jersey's public charter schools, as well as New Jersey's laws that regulate same, in support of SOSNJ's advocacy goals.schools, as well as New Jersey's laws that regulate same, in support of SOSNJ's advocacy goals.»

as founder and current Chair of Save our Schools New Jersey (SOSNJ), Dr. Sass Rubin has knowingly and consistently used her position, title and university resources to wage a personally driven lobbying and public relations campaign against New Jersey's public charter schools, as well as New Jersey's laws that regulate same, in support of SOSNJ's advocacy goals.Schools New Jersey (SOSNJ), Dr. Sass Rubin has knowingly and consistently used her position, title and university resources to wage a personally driven lobbying and public relations campaign against New Jersey's public charter schools, as well as New Jersey's laws that regulate same, in support of SOSNJ's advocacy goals.schools, as well as New Jersey's laws that regulate same, in support of SOSNJ's advocacy goals.»

Contending that a Rutgers professor and public schools advocate has used her position, title and state university resources to wage a personally driven campaign against them, a group representing the state's charter schools has filed an ethics complaint against the Save Our Schools NJ co-fschools advocate has used her position, title and state university resources to wage a personally driven campaign against them, a group representing the state's charter schools has filed an ethics complaint against the Save Our Schools NJ co-fschools has filed an ethics complaint against the Save Our Schools NJ co-fSchools NJ co-founder.

Political Advisor — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee organization, daily operations, and advisement of multiple political campaigns and governmental bodies Recruit, train, and supervise political team ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Design and implement marketing campaigns for multiple causes, officials, and political organizations Author press releases, letters to the editor, speeches, and advisory materials Manage databases, phone banks, and websites such as SCNewDemocrats.org & FightHowardRich.org Organize and implement press functions, rallies, volunteer driven activities, and fundraisers Create and lead grassroots support efforts through volunteer recruitment, campaign marketing, and other tactics Serve as liaison between political officials and lobbyists, unions, and community leaders Build and strengthen key relationship with union leaders and community leaders Recruit key parties for organizational steering committees and union leadership roles Oversee management of «Mayors Against Illegal Guns» & «VA Leaders for Closing the Gun Show Loophole» Assist in the crafting of bi-laws and operating procedures for the government of Richmond Originate and pass HJ 1000 through the Virginia General Assembly House Instrumental in origination and passage of HB 1834 — Mandatory Scoliosis Screening in Public Schools through the Virginia General Assembly and into law Proficient in SPSS and other statistical operating software, database management, and VoteBuilder Experienced with Arcview GIS system application Perform all duties with passion, integrity, and professionalism