Sentences with phrase «choice for public advocate»

We think Daniel Squadron is the best choice for Public Advocate and we endorse him.

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If it's a specific parenting choice the mom is being shamed for (whether it's breastfeeding in public or choosing to have a scheduled c - section), advocate for her right to make those decisions.

He's a passionate and vocal advocate for school choice and lifting the cap on charters — which is why the public unions are dead set on defeating him.

«I chose not to speak publicly about these disagreements, however, because I feel my responsibility as CEO of Success Academy is not to advance my personal beliefs on a broad range of political issues but instead to focus all of my energies on advocating for our kids and public policies that expand educational opportunity and parent choice,» she wrote.

This November 7th voters will be asked to chose between the following candidates for New York City Public Advocate, but Lane feels that citizens of our city are not being properly informed of their choices or the real role of the office of the Public Advocate.

Our mission is to educate breast cancer patients about effective treatment options, to advocate for and support informed patient choice and to promote public awareness regarding cancer risk reduction.

From the shortlisted schools, a public vote for the People's Choice Award, held on the Apps for Good website (appsforgood.org) from 16 - 23 June, will also decide the overall favourite out of all app entries, sponsored by Tech London Advocates.

The federal No Child Left Behind Act, which President George W. Bush signed into law last year, represented a victory for the advocates of public school choice: the law rejected funding for private school vouchers, but did mandate that districts allow children in persistently failing schools to transfer to public schools that perform better.

Saul fails to mention this inconvenient fact, writing only that: «For school choice advocates, the genius of the program was that the money would never go into public accounts, making it less susceptible to court challenges.»

I am a strong advocate of increased choice for both parents and students as one important element of public education in a free society, but Mr. Arons himself hints at the quagmire of problems...

Consider using them to inform programming choices and communications efforts with both families and the public, and as a tool in advocating for new resources.

If the detractors of school choice suggest shutting down the program because one report found negative one - year results, they would presumably advocate for shutting down the chronic failing public schools in D.C., for the negative results there are far more numerous and long - term.

In contrast, Heckman and Carneiro advocate reallocating resources toward the youngest students (especially preschoolers), expanding mentoring programs for disadvantaged adolescents, and raising the quality of the nation's public schools, not by augmenting their resources, but by enhancing parental choice.

The whites that promote Reverend Floyd Flake (school choice advocate in Jamaica, Queens, New York) are out to replace public education for their own children, not for blacks.

School choice is a controversial movement that advocates for parents to «choose» the school (public, private, religious, charter, home, online) they feel is best for their children.

In 2002, Dick DeVos addressed the Heritage Foundation, emphasizing the need for his audience (wealthy, white conservative donors and activists) to remain behind the scenes and have other faces as the public advocates of school choice.

The school choice movement is on the rise in North Carolina, where advocates hosted a celebration Tuesday to mark their gains and to press for more opportunities for families to attend options other than traditional public schools.

School choice advocates told state legislators that charter school students aren't being funded fairly compared to students in traditional public schools, especially when it comes to getting money for buildings.

For his part, Poston says he understands the movement to increase parental control in public education, but he called for fairness — and honesty — in how policymakers and advocates build regulations for emerging school choice optioFor his part, Poston says he understands the movement to increase parental control in public education, but he called for fairness — and honesty — in how policymakers and advocates build regulations for emerging school choice optiofor fairness — and honesty — in how policymakers and advocates build regulations for emerging school choice optiofor emerging school choice options.

CTEN believes that advocating for open dialogue and informed choices will empower teachers to experience greater satisfaction and success in their profession and will also help the general public understand the array of educational issues facing our country today.

«We're encouraged that independent observers of public education share our support for legislative and school board candidates across California who support parental choice and who are working to provide high quality education to all children,» said Gary Borden, Executive Director of CCSA Advocates.

Her position has alienated Moskowitz from local charter leaders and advocates, who have taken pains to draw a bright line between their support for school choice and the policies advocated by the Trump administration, which has proposed a widespread school voucher program along with billions of dollars in cuts to public education.

For nearly a decade, she focused on bringing quality public schools to communities of high need and advocating for school choiFor nearly a decade, she focused on bringing quality public schools to communities of high need and advocating for school choifor school choice.

Ball points to out - of - state school choice proponent Public School Options as an instigator in a campaign to advocate the state's controversial online charter school, operated by private for - profit company K12 Inc., that's been «troubled by high dropout rates and flagging academic numbers in its first two years of operation.»

After five years of working in California public education, Erika moved to DC in 2013 and has since experienced both ends of the school choice process, first as a parent and then as an advocate for fellow parents.

Sylvia Lazos, policy director at Educate Nevada Now — a program launched by The Rogers Foundation to advocate for improving public education — called Nevada's school choice law «the most radical voucher program in the country.»

Ravitch analyzes the impact of choice on public schools, attempts to quantify quality teaching, and describes the data wars with advocates for charter and traditional public schools.

How Music Got Free: The End of an Industry, the Turn of the Century, and the Patient Zero of Piracy: Be they school choice advocates or activists for revamping teacher quality or even standards and accountability proponents, many reformers have a tendency to believe that their favored solution will transform American public education.

The mission of the Georgia Charter Schools Association is to improve student achievement and promote educational choice by serving and advocating for public charter schools in Georgia.

On the surface, DeVos advocates for choice as an important added component to our public education system, promoting choice and public schools in a «both - and» rather than an «either - or» framework.

Fellow commentator and public school Advocate Wendy Lecker's latest column in the Stamford Advocate examines CT Voices for Children's new research report which is entitled,» Choice Watch: Diversity and Access in Connecticut's School Choice Programs.»

Our President - Elect seems to disregard the value of public education as he supports a nominee for Secretary of Education who advocates for plans of «school choice» that will shift undetermined tax - payer dollars out of public education.

Charter advocates who emphasize greater choice for students hope that eventually people will see a charter school as just one of a wide array of diverse public school opportunities available to students.

We advocate for quality public school choices, fair treatment and equal resources for charter public schools, and the advancement and growth of successful charter schools.

Parent Organizer, LA 213-634-4454 [email protected] As a parent organizer for CCSA Families, Giovany builds parent teams at charter schools to advocate for public school choices for all families in Los Angeles.

Over the past few years, I've enjoyed the privilege of advocating for school choice with so many parents, educators and public officials.

Director, Youth Organizing 510-344-7247 [email protected] As a alumni organizer for CCSA Families, Alan builds alumni teams to advocate for public school choices for all families in Oakland.

Parent Organizer, Los Angeles [email protected] 213-634-4077 As a parent organizer for CCSA Families, Maria builds parent teams at charter schools to advocate for public school choices for all families in Los Angeles.

Parent Organizer, Oakland 510-344-7254 [email protected] As part of the Organizing team, Carmen builds parent teams at charter schools to advocate for public school choices for all families in Oakland.

Parent Organizer, Oakland [email protected] 510-925-1933 As a parent organizer for CCSA Families, Rachel builds parent teams at charter schools to advocate for public school choices for all families in Oakland.

Families That Can advocates for quality public school choices, equitable treatment and resources for charter public schools, and the advancement and growth of successful charter schools.

Director, Parent Organizing, Northern California 510-344-7239 [email protected] As a parent organizer for CCSA Families, Elizabeth builds parent teams at charter schools to advocate for public school choices for all families in Richmond.

In fact, one can advocate for a much more expansive definition of public education: one that offers greater parental choice in a system that is responsive to local community and parental demand, while absolutely shunning for - profit elementary and secondary schools.

Krystin attended the 2013 Families That Can Parent Summit and shares why it's so critical for parents to advocate for charter public schools and having a choice.

Mayor Villaraigosa has been an outstanding force in the education reform efforts in Los Angeles, a great support for advocacy efforts with his support of the Public School Choice initiative, and an advocate for school facilities under Proposition 39.

Parent Organizer, Los Angeles 213-634-4271 [email protected] As a parent organizer for CCSA Families, Aldo builds parent teams at charter schools to advocate for public school choices for all families in Los Angeles.

Parent Organizer, Los Angeles [phone] [email protected] As a parent organizer for CCSA Families, Omar builds parent teams at charter schools to advocate for public school choices for all families in Los Angeles.

Colorado and Missouri are among 39 states that have strict prohibitions on public funds» going to religious schools, known as Blaine Amendments, which voucher advocates consider the last line of defense for opponents of private school choice.

Dr. Howard Fuller, one of the country's leading advocates for public school choice, spoke about the importance of excellent schools at «Parents as Partners,» a major school information fair that ExED co-hosted in Exposition Park in Los Angeles.

Charter public school parents and advocates made their voices clear at the ballot box in support of parent choice and improved access to quality public schools for every student.