Sentences with phrase «education activists»
"Education activists" are people who fight for better schools, changes in the education system, and improvements in the way children learn. They want to make sure all children have access to quality education and believe in the power of education to change lives and societies. They work to address issues such as inequality, lack of resources, and outdated teaching methods. Full definition
He became a public education activist while fighting for his two daughters who are on the autism spectrum.
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Beyond union and district officials, check with education activists and reform groups in your state.
When I pointed this out to a leading Labour education activist his response was «Now THAT would be an election loser».
The progressive party's decision to endorse the actor and public education activist came the day after the governor's campaign said it would not seek the party's endorsement.
Actress and education activist Cynthia Nixon has grabbed a lot of headlines since entering the Democratic primary race for governor, but still lags far behind Cuomo in New York City, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
Nixon, 51, is a longtime education activist who has criticized the state for what she calls unequal school funding.
Nixon's spokeswoman, Rebecca Sides Cappellan, said the longtime education activist in New York has no comment on any political plans and won't be available for an interview about them.
But it also served a dual political purpose: It jabbed at the tradition of mayoral control of New York City's schools, and it also allowed the governor to take an aggressive stand on the issue of educational equity — a marquee issue of Ms. Nixon, a longtime education activist who has placed the issue squarely at the heart of the early stages of her campaign.
Catharine Bellinger and Alexis Morin: Two students who founded Students for Education Reform (SFER) in 2009, with the goal of mobilizing college students around the Read more about TIME's «12 Education Activists for 2012» -LSB-...]
A group of education activists from Tennessee, SOCM, also produced a lengthy document about the IDEA opposition.
Many others, led by education activist Diane Ravitch, are dismayed by Common Core's corporate backers.
She married fellow education activist Christine Marinoni in 2012.
This has been hailed as a major achievement of the new legislation, but, as education activist Jeff Bryant noted: «It's a sign of dysfunction, rather than a triumph of bipartisanship, to see officials in Washington, D.C. celebrating legislation that significantly curtails the influence of officials in Washington, D.C.»
The New York native and longtime education activist said Cuomo has failed to fight corruption, fix New York City's subways or address inequalities in schools.
Like Woestehoff, many education activists believe other alternatives offer more parental control than parent trigger laws.
Rhee has also stirred concern among education activists with her links to conservative, anti-union Republicans — notably governors Rick Scott of Florida, John Kasich of Ohio, and Mitch Daniels of Indiana.
Some of the test opposition is coming locally through Elyria school district teacher Dawn Neely - Randall, whose criticisms of tests have landed in Washington Post blogs and also caught the ear education activist Diane Ravitch.
The UFT and education activists cheered recent revelations that Cuomo may seek to reduce the role of state tests in teacher evaluations.
Opponents that include ultra conservative tea partiers like Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, as well as House Speaker Thom Tillis, some teachers, and some progressive education activists like Diane Ravitch — are fighting to take down what some see as either a government takeover of the nation's schools or a platform for excessive testing and corporate profit.
Local education activist, Jesse Mojica was named the new executive director for Family and Community Engagement in the city Department of Education.
To say New York Republicans are happy about education activist and actress Cynthia Nixon's decision to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a Democratic primary is something of an understatement.
AERO members include education activists, researchers, parents, students, and teachers that support AERO's mission.
The decision was hailed by the plaintiffs and by TV journalist - turned education activist Campbell Brown, who has supported the legal challenge.
Nor do I have any respect or regrets for the insane education activists who hover over and defend the dysfunction of the BPS.
Local conservative education activist Cindy Reagor has lead a crusade against constructivism, objecting that at constructivism's core «is the idea that everything is subjective and that there is no truth.»
But opponents — ultra conservative tea partiers, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, some teachers, and some progressive education activists like Diane Ravitch — are fighting to dismantle what some see as either a government takeover of the nation's schools or a platform for excessive testing and corporate profit.
Along with the voices of students, parents, teachers, administrators, and grassroots education activists, the book features renowned education researchers and advocates, including Diane Ravitch, Alfie Kohn, Wayne Au, Nancy Carlsson - Paige, Karen Lewis, Carol Burris, Wayne Au, and Mark Naison.
Education activists wanted no part of the apparent admissions experiment in their neighborhood.
At 8 a.m. Wednesday in Albany, «United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew will host a breakfast discussion on the threat to New York's public schools posed by the Trump administration and its nomination of Michigan education activist Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education.
A dozen education activists stood on the steps of the State Office Building in Syracuse this morning to demand more funding for the city's schools.
In cities around the country, teachers and other education activists are strategizing how the lessons from Chicago's strike can be applied to their specific situations.
As reported in a New Haven Register article entitled, Connecticut education activists continue push to address «failing» schools,» the group will be using their resources to push for more charter schools.
Roads leading to the 20 - year - old education activist's home in Mingora were blocked off earlier in the day.
She's also a noted education activist and longtime supporter of Mayor Bill de Blasio.
At 12:30 p.m., NYCLU, the League of Women Voters of NYS, parent organizations, unions and education activists hold a press conference to oppose the education investment tax credit, LCA Room (130), LOB, Albany.
Outcry, led by education activist Leonie Haimson and Council Member Rosenthal, killed the potential deal.
Carefully avoiding saying the words «Donald Trump,» education activists Tuesday night said they are standing up for all children, no matter their race, origin, gender or national origin.
The Sex and the City star and education activist challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a Democratic primary, made a copy of her 2017 federal and state tax returns available to reporters Friday.
Also at 11:30 a.m., Women's League of Voters members, parent advocates, labor leaders and education activists gather to oppose the Education Investment Tax Credit, LCA Press Room (130), LOB, Albany.
She's a long time education activist who rides the subway every day, opposes the IDC, is fearless and strong, supports single payer, speaks out against big money in politics.
Six weeks after education activist and advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her bid for governor — and just four months until the Democratic primary — Gov. Andrew Cuomo still holds a big lead over Nixon among New York State voters, according to a new poll released by Quinnipiac University on Wednesday.
Education activists expressed concern that despite a large infusion of aid to schools, low - income school districts were still being shortchanged.
Hawkins said he recruited NYC education activist and socialist Brian Jones as his running mate in order to focus attention on schools.
More than 50 parents and education activists back a lawsuit filed by Public Advocate Letitia James and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito to overturn all charter school «co-locations» in city - owned buildings approved by de Blasio last month.
asked Paul Hovitz, a downtown education activist.
But the elected officials got more than they bargained for when dozens of education activists crashed the event to discuss just that.
Earlier education activists had thought to achieve outcomes through targeted spending on the theory that where funding flows, school improvement flourishes.