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They have little to offer beyond tired bromides about needing more money for capacity building, innovative partnerships, and a host of other buzzwords that make no difference in the lives of children who attend failing schools.

Everybody knows you won't get rich here, but if you invest yourself, you will make a major difference in the lives of children who need you.»

Knowing that there is one person you can count on, Dr. Jensen said, can make all the difference in life of a child who experiences uncertainty and high levels of stress.

Both Oddone and Yeates worked in the juvenile justice system and wanted to make a difference in the lives of children who needed it most.

It is only because of the generosity and support of our loyal donors and friends that we are able to truly make a difference in the lives of the children who are most vulnerable.

Not exact matches

«The most important and fulfilling thing in my day to day life is taking care of my five children, who are ages 3 - 13 but on the business side, it's knowing CSSCS has so quickly made a difference in people's lives that makes the sacrifices I have made all worthwhile.

@Calus Here is another good example of a «deep thinking» and a «loving» humanitarian, who thinks that «they» (women, children...) should not be allowed to live, just because of a difference in an opinion and that they (whoever «they» might be) are stupid because «they» don't think, act, or look the same.

What is the difference, really, between a four - year - old child who is incapable of making a conscious decision to trust Jesus because of his age and an adult living in outer - Mongolia in 50 A.D. who is incapable of making a decision to trust Jesus because he couldn't possibly hear of him?

Mr. Tough presents a thoughtful strategy to help those children most at risk, and it left me feeling hopeful about the huge difference we can make in the lives of those who have little opportunity.»

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and would like to earn some extra income (who wouldn't?)

Bless those who put ideas into action and make a positive difference in the lives of children, particularly children in foster care.

I give these readers my best advice, of course, but lately I've been yearning to show them the bigger picture: how these problems came to be, who benefits from the status quo (even as our kids lose out), and what we — both as individuals and as a society — could be doing to make a real difference in the lives and health of all American children.

I have had the privilege of working with many dedicated people, all over the state, who are devoted to making a positive difference in the lives of children.

Mercedes Russaw, who was once a child living in foster care, is now making a difference in the lives of others.

Patricia is an author, speaker and early childhood expert who can help you, your company or your organization to think outside the box and truly make a difference in the life of a child!

«Basically, in terms of vulnerable families, we're looking at families who may have particular stressors in their lives that are impacting their young children,» Betancourt says, «whether it's economic or social emotional stresses or differences that they're handling at the time.»

Syretta Ashford, who coordinates the Nourish for Knowledge program at Henson, notes those packages can make a difference in a child's life — between a Saturday and Sunday of going hungry and being able to snack on healthy foods.

«By rewarding donations that support public schools, providing tax credits for teachers when they purchase classroom supplies out of pocket, and easing the financial burden on families who send their children to independent, parochial or out - of - district public schools, we can make a fundamental difference in the lives of students, families and educators across the state,» he said.

Mr. Addisson was one of many speakers honoring those who have made a tangible difference in the lives of our city school children as mentors, friends, advocates, and role models.

The difference between American Splendor and Ghost World is that with two solitary figures in search of completion, there is the possibility for recognition of sameness — but with two figures (underground comic book writer Harvey Pekar and his wife Joyce Brabner (Hope Davis)-RRB- who have found in one another a sympathetic orbit, a partner in life and lo, with a child dropped willy - nilly into their midst to tie up loose ends, there is instead a sort of alien, island of lost toys exclusion that makes for a further alienation of the very alienated audience to which Pekar's comic so appealed and, eventually, took for granted and pandered.

«As people of faith in the United States, we experience vast differences in what we believe and how we practice those beliefs; however, I am convinced that what we can agree on is that there are too many children in this country who live in poverty, and one of the ways to right that is through learning, growth and achievement,» says Scott.

OYEA recognizes creative and committed teachers and administrators under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the lives of children,» according to ASCD.

Instead, she repeats reasonable but banal slogans such as, «When we give children the chance to succeed, they can» and «I do believe that schools and teachers can make a tremendous difference in the lives of [poor] kids who face these challenges every day.»

The thing that makes a difference between someone that's okay and adequate as a teacher and someone who is the best teacher for a child to set them up for the rest of their life as a learner, is one that can bring to bear their personal qualities in a professional way.

Sara Holley, Eighth - Grade English Teacher FILER SCHOOL DISTRICT, IDAHO «I went into teaching because I want to make a difference in the lives of children,» says Sara Holley, who once thought of becoming a veterinarian.

«I would like to thank all who make a difference in the life of a child.»

ASCD, an international educational leadership association, created the OYEA Program in 2002 to recognize creative and committed teachers and administrators under the age of 40 who are making a difference in children's lives.

I believe supportive and engaging professional development, as well as pathways for teachers to have a voice in educational change, is foundational to retaining and developing educators who truly make a difference in the lives» of Arizona's children.

The Children's Guild is always looking for qualified candidates who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children that wChildren's Guild is always looking for qualified candidates who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children that wchildren that we serve.

ASCD created the OYEA program in 2002 to recognize creative and committed teachers and administrators under the age of 40 who are making a difference in children's lives.

Through it all, they keep loving and serving the children, not because it pays a lot, but because it makes a real difference in the lives of some very special children who need extra help.

A proud graduate of CPS schools, Jamila was inspired to go into teaching by her mother, who spent her career making a difference in the lives of children.

We are seeking fun, innovative, and energetic candidates who want to be a part of a dynamic team of professionals who play a vital role in continuing to build an exceptional multidisciplinary program as well as make a difference in the lives of children and families TES is seeking Special Education Teachers to provide services in Schools, Clinic, and Tele - Therapy, Full or part - time positions available.

«We have some excellent teachers in this country, but many who could make a huge difference in the lives of children choose other professions,» he said.

Mitsubishi's auction of the final Lancer Evolution will make a big difference in the lives of so many men, women and children who look to us for support every day.

«She enlightened us on how the shelter makes a difference in the lives of women and children who have experienced abuse.»

They're helping children as well and creating a new generation of compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of animals.

CJH was started 12 years ago by Dave and Sonja Dickherber, a retired couple who wanted to make a difference in the lives of children in Haiti.

Single mothers report more depression and psychological problems than married mothers and undoubtedly function less well as parents as a result.9 Cohabiting mothers have also been found to suffer more from depression than married mothers, which again would directly interfere with their ability to display good parenting skills.10 It is important to note that these differences may be the result of these mothers» living situation or may reflect pre-existing differences between the types of women who have children out of wedlock rather than in marriage (as we discuss in the section on selection below).11

Dr. John Gottman, who has behind him more than 40 years of solid, scientific research on relationships, families and parenting styles, says that if there is one thing parents could do for their child that would make a difference both now and in the future and help them be successful in life, it is this: To build the child's emotional intelligence, the ability to understand and manage their feelings in a positive way so that they can eventually regulate their own behavior.

We are privileged to be allowed into the lives of the children, families, and professionals featured in this issue of Zero to Three, our second edition of Stories From the Field, a collection of articles focused on how professionals who work with infants, toddlers, and their families are making a difference.

In a set of exploratory analyses, we examined differences of 26 variables between the 3 groups before and after the casino opened that might explain why parents who were ex-poor were able to maintain better supervision of their children; factors included single - parent or step - parent household, parental mental illness, drug abuse or crime, traumatic life events, and lack of time to spend with child because of other demands (eg, large family or working 2 jobs).

Importantly, the pattern of mean differences for treatment groups 1 and 2 vs treatment group 4 for PINS records on the subsample of children who lived in Chemung County for their entire lives corroborated the pattern of the children's reported arrests.

Moreover, research shows that even after one controls for a range of family background differences, children who grow up living in an intact household with both biological parents present seem to do better, on average, on a wide range of social indicators than do children who grow up in a single - parent household (McLanahan and Sandefur, 1994).

Those who work with children in daycare and preschool settings are uniquely positioned to make a big difference in the lives of the children and families they serve.

Have you ever wished that your special needs child could live in an environment full of people who totally understand his differences?

Take a moment to recognize the people who make a difference in the lives of children.

We are always looking for talented and dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

We are looking for individuals who possess the clinical skills, as well as the passion for making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

For example, compared to older mothers, teen mothers display lower levels of verbal stimulation and involvement, higher levels of intrusiveness, and maternal speech that is less varied and complex.47, 48 Mothers with fewer years of education read to their children less frequently25, 49 and demonstrate less sophisticated language and literacy skills themselves, 50 which affects the quantity and quality of their verbal interactions with their children.2 Parental education, in turn, relates to household income: poverty and persistent poverty are strongly associated with less stimulating home environments, 51 and parents living in poverty have children who are at risk for cognitive, academic, and social - emotional difficulties.52, 53 Finally, Hispanic and African American mothers are, on average, less likely to read to their children than White, non-Hispanic mothers; 54 and Spanish - speaking Hispanic families have fewer children's books available in the home as compared to their non-Hispanic counterparts.25 These racial and ethnic findings are likely explained by differences in family resources across groups, as minority status is often associated with various social - demographic risks.