If education provides people with more
economic opportunity in life, it only makes sense that academic pursuits should be as accessible as possible.
Not exact matches
Of the respondents who are already business owners and
live in highly - developed economies, 78 percent said they choose to launch their ventures because they saw
opportunities, not because they were forced to by
economic necessity.
But it will increase
economic opportunities for Americans who want to
live in rural places — and those people do exist.
The context here is that we're currently
in the «Moving to
Opportunity» era, which is fueled by the theory that low - income families improve their lots when they're able to
live in wealthier neighborhoods with better
economic prospects.
Finalist cities are refining their pitches based on many of the factors that usually motivate corporations
in site selection —
economic development
opportunities, transportation access and infrastructure, skilled labor force and quality - of -
life measurements, like education and real estate costs.
«I think Nova Scotians, regardless of where they
live, will embrace an immigration strategy that actually will retain people
in the province — people who are investing
in communities, people who are running businesses, providing
economic opportunities and, quite frankly, giving
opportunities for our sons and daughters to stay here,» he said.
«The implications tie back to the founding vision that we've had of turning cities into metro stops, changing the meaning of where you
live and where you work, unlocking
economic opportunity in areas that might be currently locked away by lack of infrastructure or lack of transportation solutions,» Hyperloop One co-founder Shervin Pishevar told the Verge.
Researchers of the Canadian study says factors such as work, urban size, population density,
economic opportunity or deprivation, and access to and quality of infrastructure, amenities and services may explain the community - level differences
in life satisfaction.
«I am honored to have the
opportunity to lead the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and to represent the diverse needs and
economic challenges of all people
living and working
in the Federal Reserve's Second District and as a member of the Federal Open Market Committee,» Williams said
in a statement.
«I think the self - driving car has the
opportunity to not only improve productivity for the people
in the car, which will be a huge
economic boost for those people; Not only has the
opportunity to save
lives — over a million people die worldwide
in road deaths today caused by human drivers, and I think we can take that very close to zero, which is very good for both human welfare and for
economic productivity — it's a very serious dent
in productivity when people get killed; And then all the ancillary industries that end up getting built out.»
«These exciting new anchor tenants align directly with MaRS» mandate and will further Ontario's position as a global leader
in life sciences, leading to tangible medical benefits for Ontarians while taking advantage of a massive
economic opportunity.»
There is a hope and a necessity to create
opportunities to lift citizens
in society to a point of
economic freedom and healthy
living.
You might be surprised to learn just how much influence APEC has
in Canadian
lives and how many
opportunities it provides for Canada's
economic well - being.
While the cultural problem has its origins
in blocked
economic opportunities, it has taken on a self - perpetuating
life of its own.
Indeed, cities became the predominant form of American
life in order to exploit the
opportunities for
economic advancement offered by industrialization.
To reject materialism, greed, sensualism, militarism, power, status and the American way of
life, and to affirm peace, justice, the unity of all peoples, the sanctity of human
life, human rights and equal
economic opportunity, is to be radically different
in world view and action from the world around us.
Capitalism has led to the greatest
economic opportunity and standard of
living in the world.
You may be surprised to discover that almost the whole of our waking
life is spent
in some way
in the presence of mass - mediated messages, messages which, by their nature, are highly ideological by virtue of their being centralised, largely impersonal, lacking the
opportunity for personal feedback and participation, and generally existing primarily for the purpose of
economic profit.
«Jobs and the environment» is a good slogan, but
in fact we can not have both
economic opportunity and a sustainable environmental policy without a fundamental transformation
in some of our ideas about how we are related to one another and what makes
life worth
living.
«Landscape is so prevalent
in our everyday, regular
lives that it's become invisible: something we all walk on top of,
live within, and take from — and yet our culture seems to have no concept or appreciation for the value of the land, save for the
economic pricing of development and the business
opportunities in real estate.
(And to think, Paul the apostle wrote those words about a pagan Roman dictatorship persecuting Christians, while we
live in the comparative comfort of a democratic republic with civil liberties, social mobility and
economic opportunity!)
It also targets to accelerate
economic growth, social progress, and cultural development
in the region and to provide all individuals the
opportunity to
live in dignity and to realize their full potential.
Much as the NCA recognises the key role the radio stations play
in the socio -
economic life of the country, dissemination of information, employment and investment
opportunities it creates, it is important that players within that space adhere to the regulatory requirements and conditions of their Authorisations.
The structure of the economy is something a sovereign people may and should design and redesign to secure its common good — that is, the shared interest of each and every citizen
in life, liberty and
economic opportunity.
:: Urgently pay Edo State pensioners over 42 months outstanding pension benefits and entitlements from the over N29bn Paris Club refunds received by your government and meant for the payment of pension arrears and gratuities;:: Adopt a human rights policy of guaranteeing regular payment of pension benefits and entitlements so that pensioners and their families can
live decently;:: Recognize the human rights of Edo State pensioners and ensure their full and effective enjoyment of those rights, as well as provide them with information to enable them to claim their rights;:: Treat all pensioners
in Edo State as individuals with humanity and dignity and respect and promote their higher standard of
living and improve
economic and social conditions for all pensioners;:: Provide Edo State pensioners with proper support and assistance to alleviate their plight, including by ensuring informal, community - based and recreation - oriented programs for pensioners to help develop their sense of self - reliance and independence;:: Reduce
opportunities for corruption
in the spending of the Paris Club refunds
Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, HCR is investing
in projects that improve quality of
life and increase
opportunities for all New Yorkers to create supportive communities with strong
economic foundations.»
When it is paired with other strategic investments
in foreclosure prevention, infrastructure, and business development, you create an extraordinary
opportunity to bring new
life and sustainable
economic growth to this vibrant neighborhood,» said Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Vicki Been.
Alexander Commons enhances Governor Cuomo's Finger Lakes Forward initiative that is revitalizing communities, creating
economic opportunity and improving quality of
life for families who
live and work
in the region.»
«I am grateful for this
opportunity to elevate the Jamaica community and invest
in critical social and
economic infrastructure to improve local quality of
life.
In Ghana, he said trade facilitation has been enhanced with a 57 % increase of volumes of goods processed at the Customs Technical Service Bureau which will have a very dramatic impact on Ghana's international investment competitiveness with direct impact «on our domestic
economic situation, offering up much more job
opportunity, and improve
living standards for our people.»
In a statement, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. said, «Governor Cuomo has long understood that new Metro North options in Co-op City, Parkchester, Morris Park and Hunts Point will not only make our region's transportation system stronger, it will also open up new economic opportunities for almost 95,000 residents living near the proposed station
In a statement, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. said, «Governor Cuomo has long understood that new Metro North options
in Co-op City, Parkchester, Morris Park and Hunts Point will not only make our region's transportation system stronger, it will also open up new economic opportunities for almost 95,000 residents living near the proposed station
in Co-op City, Parkchester, Morris Park and Hunts Point will not only make our region's transportation system stronger, it will also open up new
economic opportunities for almost 95,000 residents
living near the proposed stations.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Downtown Revitalization Initiative — $ 10 million each to winning applicants
in 10 regions — was ostensibly designed to create
economic opportunity and enhance quality of
life in struggling downtowns across the state.
If you
live in a society that creates incentives and rewards innovation
in a way that allows everyone to participate
in economic opportunities and there is ACCOUNTABILITY
in all levels then foreign interests and
in extend who actually governs are irrelevant
in the big picture of prosperity.
His trickle - down
economic policies don't trickle down to working - class women, who need
living wage jobs, a closing the male - female pay gap, affordable child care, paid family leave, and increased cash assistance and job and educational
opportunities for single mothers
in poverty,» added Hawkins.
Mr. Vanderpuije said he has the ability to improve the
economic life of traders, including fish mongers, fishermen and all other businesses
in the constituency if he is given the
opportunity.
5.5 ensure women's full and effective participation and equal
opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision - making
in political,
economic, and public
life
A radically different vision of human well - being is the call; one that is
in tune with nature and respects other species, promotes socio -
economic equity amongst all people, enhances the cultural, material,
economic, social, and political
opportunities for all, empowers each person and community to take part
in decision - making affecting their
lives, even as it leaves the natural world a better and much improved place.
The recently appointed Education Secretary Justine Greening has the
opportunity to build on the Prime Minister's words and make them a reality
in the education service by starting to value, support and invest
in the teaching workforce which enhances the
life chances of children and young people and makes an essential contribution to the
economic prosperity of the country.
Lifelong learning arrangements, particularly those
in informal and non-formal settings, can confer a number of benefits: they can provide people who
live in countries that do not have universal education with access to learning
opportunities on a continuous basis; they can address the problem of conventional formal schooling being too far removed from local cultural and social environments; and they can alleviate
economic hardship, particularly for young people
in developing countries who may experience strong pressures to earn income to help support their families or, particularly if they are girls, to take on significant responsibilities at home (1, 4).
It also addresses their emotional, physical, and developmental capacities, and schools should be held accountable for enhancing these and for connecting them to a student's
opportunities for full participation
in American
life:
economic self - sufficiency, equal
opportunity, and independent
living.
In this context, a radically different vision of human well - being, one that is in tune with nature and respects other species, promotes socio - economic equity amongst all people, enhances the cultural, material, economic, social, and political opportunities for all, and one that empowers each person and community to take part in decision - making affecting their live
In this context, a radically different vision of human well - being, one that is
in tune with nature and respects other species, promotes socio - economic equity amongst all people, enhances the cultural, material, economic, social, and political opportunities for all, and one that empowers each person and community to take part in decision - making affecting their live
in tune with nature and respects other species, promotes socio -
economic equity amongst all people, enhances the cultural, material,
economic, social, and political
opportunities for all, and one that empowers each person and community to take part
in decision - making affecting their live
in decision - making affecting their
lives.
He was the project manager for the development of the Inter-ED software, a multi-lingual (11 Official Languages) software solution for foundation - phase learners focusing on Literacy, Numeracy and
Life Skills which provided learners, irrespective of their language and socio -
economic background, the
opportunity of being taught
in their mother tongue during the foundation phase.
We are faced with a paradox — we now know more about the individual nature of how children learn, their unique personalities, cultural influences,
life opportunities (or lack of), and we speak more now about meeting individual needs, early intervention and personalizing learning, but
in contradiction we are all being besieged by a data - driven,
economic focus of education.
Given the major benefits —
economic and otherwise — that a college degree makes possible, it's clear that attending a high - quality charter school
in Texas can be a
life - changing
opportunity for a student.
By focusing their efforts primarily on improving schools for black and Latino students
living in urban communities, has the education reform movement missed another group facing
economic challenges and
in need of better educational
opportunity?
What we see
in Boise is the classic story of urbanization, a diverse range of people and families moving for
economic opportunity and the hope for a better quality of
life.
At a time when
economic, social and educational inequities have contributed to a widening achievement gap across the nation, Community Schools have emerged as a promising strategy for addressing this
opportunity gap and promoting success for all students,
in school and
in life.
Even if you don't have children
in the schools, great schools enhance
life for everybody because they attract families to the City which
in turn brings new energy and
economic opportunity.
As the court noted
in the Sheff decision: «If children of different races and
economic and social groups have no
opportunity to know each other and to
live together
in school, they can not be expected to gain the understanding and mutual respect necessary for the cohesion of our society.»
Meeting the physical and early learning needs of young children is a critical prerequisite for their
economic opportunity and mobility later
in life.