Sentences with phrase «change in our district who»

By putting theory into practice, I have become an agent of change in our district who supports teachers in developing the knowledge and skills that meet the diverse needs of our students.

Not exact matches

While liberals have expressed outrage at Ms. Clifford's allegations, many conservatives in this district west of Phoenix say that her statements have done little to change their view of the president, or of candidates like Ms. Lesko who support him.

«Before we even got behind a lot of policy changes, what we did was we went around the country and just visited prisons and visited state legislatures and visited with district attorneys and police officers and survivors of crime, all these folks who have a stake in the system right now, and we tried to listen and amplify voices that may not have been heard as much,» he explains.

And not to beat another dead horse here, but for those who want to learn how to work effectively with their school district's student nutrition director and school board to make changes in their own schools» food, there is plenty of free advice, based on real - world experience, at http://www.peachsf.org.

As school districts roll out these changes, they should expect lower contributions from parent organizations and put scaffolding in place for both: Teacher who rely on that outside money, and those parents who want to fundraise but need to come up with new funding methods.

In lieu of making facility changes, the district has decided to work with an outside processing vendor, who is responsible for ensuring all the produce is ready for the garden bars.

The trio also ushered in other changes such as the hiring of Doug Booth as communications director and amending a contract signed by the previous board that would have named Cameron Bettin, who has served as the district's superintendent of planning since 2004, as executive director.

We want to get the word out that to those who want to spend a couple of years in government, the Park District is a place where you can come and make a change.»

«If we never changed from what we did in 1946, I don't think you could say too many good things about school lunch,» said Paula Schmicker, who directs the food service program for Elgin Area Unit District 46.

In our school district in Boulder, CO we are blessed to have Chef Ann Cooper, who is a BIG advocate for healthy foods and also a huge change maker in school lunches with her Chef Ann FoundatioIn our school district in Boulder, CO we are blessed to have Chef Ann Cooper, who is a BIG advocate for healthy foods and also a huge change maker in school lunches with her Chef Ann Foundatioin Boulder, CO we are blessed to have Chef Ann Cooper, who is a BIG advocate for healthy foods and also a huge change maker in school lunches with her Chef Ann Foundatioin school lunches with her Chef Ann Foundation.

After years of working in school districts and school kitchens, it's clear to us that the majority of school food change begins with parents who care about their children's nutrition at home and at school.

Sal Valenza of the West New York School District in New Jersey, which also serves primarily Latino students who overwhelmingly receive free and reduced lunch, has also had positive feedback from the students and administrators, and says changes to nutritional standards nationwide could have a big impact.

Having worked with Ann for the last five years, and seeing what it takes to change school food in just one district, I am in awe and incredibly grateful for those who have taken on this challenge.

Castro, a former aide to Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat, owes his seat to Jose Rivera, who did a quick - change maneuver that benefitted Castro at the expense of District Leader Hector Ramirez back in 2008 when former Assemblyman Luis Diaz departed to join the Paterson administration.

After reports from District Leaders Keen Berger and Arthur Schwartz (who announced that he was leaving the Village Reform Democratic Club), County Committeeman and County Committee Secretary, Ben Yee reported on the status of several rules changes that had been introduced at the County Committee meeting in September.

Preference for support in running for office will be given to those who are registered in the party that dominates the district in question because we are serious about making these changes.

Councilmember Lander said the district needed someone like Sikora who would «fight for progressive values in government, try to win a more equal city, address the challenges of climate change, make sure the rights of workers are respected, address the issues of health care on the policy level, and fight in the neighborhoods to improve our schools and make them better.»

Lerner says when the changing demographics in the state are taken into account, the district do end up favoring Democrats, who out number registered Republicans in the state by nearly two to one.

However, that changed last month when Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson — who had pushed aggressively for an indictment in the case — recommended that Liang be spared prison time, in a move that outraged Gurley's family and community activists.

He said he was running «because I'm a native resident of the district who wants to see a change of culture in our government.»

Also expected to jump in the race is State Senator Adriano Espaillat, who twice unsuccessfully challenged Mr. Rangel in primary bids that highlighted the changing demographics of the neighborhood, which has been historically black but in recent years has become a majority Latino district.

«And the students, who will walk in these doors and their lives will forever be changed — our greatest capital — are our young people,» Ellicott District Common Council Member Darius Pridgen remarked.

«Nothing in the judge's decision changes the fact that power is being taken away from legislators and given back to New Yorkers,» said Dadey, who says the amendment will «ensure that no lines, no districts are drawn for political advantage anymore».

Adam Haber, who unsuccessfully attempted to unseat Republican Sen. Jack Martins in 2014, views the race for the ninth senate district as a changing point for Long Island.

«If Fidler's forced to run in the new Orthodox district or against Golden, he's got a track record to run on,» said state Sen. Diane Savino (D — Coney Island), who saw her district lines change slightly under the new plan.

Democratic lawmakers who represent districts outside of New York City (i.e. those impacted by the tax cap) have called for some changes, including ones addressing payments - in - lieu - of - taxes.

Skelos, who represents a suburban district in Nassau County, said there isn't a need to change the cap's provisions.

U.S. District Court Judge Valerie E. Caproni in Manhattan, who is presiding over the prosecution, is expected to rule on the defense motion for a change in venue during the summer.

Rangel is facing the toughest challenge of his 42 - year career in State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who has made the case that residents are yearning for a change in leadership in the newly redrawn district, which is now majority Hispanic for the first time.

Thomas and Dunn are squaring off against former U.S. Attorney Ken Sukhia in a heated North Florida Republican primary to replace U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who is leaving her 2nd Congressional District seat after a 2014 redistricting decision led to radical changes to its political composition.

Even more telling is the silence we hear from the Democratic candidates in this district — if they really want to change the discourse they could start by calling out their party leaders who are launching these lies and false political attacks on their behalf.»

In the seventh change of superintendents in eight years, the board chooses Susan Johnson, a two - time former Hempstead schools chief who unsuccessfully sued the district over her firing in 200In the seventh change of superintendents in eight years, the board chooses Susan Johnson, a two - time former Hempstead schools chief who unsuccessfully sued the district over her firing in 200in eight years, the board chooses Susan Johnson, a two - time former Hempstead schools chief who unsuccessfully sued the district over her firing in 200in 2005.

«People who are driving into the central business district of Manhattan are pretty uniformly a lot wealthier than people taking public transit, so the folks who would have to potentially change behavior or who would pay a toll are the kind of folks who are already making quite a bit of money anyway, so it's equitable to make sure there's a toll in place,» said Sifuentes.

Of course, Weiner, who is actively mulling a 2013 mayoral run (which would be his third), isn't in any danger (that I know of) of being redistricted out of existence or losing if his own district lines are changed.

Grisanti, who defeated Democratic Sen. Antoine Thompson in an extremely close race in 2010, resides in a heavily Democratic district, but that could change depending on how it is redrawn in the coming round of redistricting.

Prior to that change in who was responsible for choosing the replacement, the Committee to Fill Vacancies had three candidates for the slot: New Paltz Central School District Board (NPCSD) member Dan Torres, Independent candidate Steve Greenfield, along with Ken Wishnick.

said Adam Green, an activist who runs a group called the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, which ran ads this week in the congressional district of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D - Calif.)

On his embrace of gay marriage, he observed: «There were pastors in my Tennessee district who said you can minister to someone and change their sexual orientation.

As WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported Saturday, Quinn — who is also running for mayor — said there should be no further delay, and court - ordered changes to the policy should be put into place right away, She said she was filing declarations in U.S. District Court to oppose any motion for a stay in implementation.

He is expected to face a primary fight from state Sen. Adriano Espaillat, who will benefit from changing demographics in the redrawn district, which encompasses northern Manhattan and parts of the Bronx.

Republicans, who would provide an ineffective barrier to change if control of the rent laws comes to New York City, have many fewer rent regulated units in their districts.

The panel's letter asking to reverse its decision not to support her renomination was rejected, in a September 7 emergency meeting that Wright called, by the county's Democratic district leaders, who were advised they legally could not accept a change.

For many of us, the job's biggest impact is in the district, helping the constituents who hire us.I have been proud to work with colleagues and community leaders to secure millions for public housing, new waterfront parks and flood resiliency after Hurricane Sandy; make local improvements, like bringing a pool to enliven Brooklyn Bridge Park and cherry trees to beautify Chinatown; and advocate for constituents in need — to save a home, pay for life - changing surgery or cut through bureaucratic red tape.

Then another group of parents who supported the change petitioned state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, who in August barred the district from canceling the relocation until she issues a final decision.

Those changes will finally come home to roost next week, when voters in Lloyd, Plattekill and Marlborough get to decide who will represent them in the new District 9 and District 10.

This Morning City and State reported on Eric Ulrich's change of heart to run for state Senate in Joe Addabbo's district, but who really made the case for him to run?

«With the Trump administration in place, people who don't necessarily even believe in climate change, I'm really worried whether the money will even be there,» said Councilman Donovan Richards, a Democrat whose district includes parts of Rockaway.

After making what turned out to be a far - sighted move in backing Grace Meng for the 6th District seat, Crowley is searching for a candidate representative of Queens» changing demographics who can replicate Meng's success, according to sources.

Nick Powell of City and State also has a piece on the story, and quoted a district leader in East Harlem, Peggy Morales, who said the changes «ensure that she [Quinn] has inroads with the Bronx leadership.»

In addition, Republicans, who two years ago held a 7,300 edge in voter enrollment in the 6th Senate District, now trail Democrats 78,278 - 75,426 - a nearly 10,000 vote swing - a major change for Mejias, who has had to run in a heavily GOP county legislative districIn addition, Republicans, who two years ago held a 7,300 edge in voter enrollment in the 6th Senate District, now trail Democrats 78,278 - 75,426 - a nearly 10,000 vote swing - a major change for Mejias, who has had to run in a heavily GOP county legislative districin voter enrollment in the 6th Senate District, now trail Democrats 78,278 - 75,426 - a nearly 10,000 vote swing - a major change for Mejias, who has had to run in a heavily GOP county legislative districin the 6th Senate District, now trail Democrats 78,278 - 75,426 - a nearly 10,000 vote swing - a major change for Mejias, who has had to run in a heavily GOP county legislative dDistrict, now trail Democrats 78,278 - 75,426 - a nearly 10,000 vote swing - a major change for Mejias, who has had to run in a heavily GOP county legislative districin a heavily GOP county legislative districtdistrict.