Sentences with phrase «education advocates do»

But many education advocates don't have the resources or the capacity to run such a campaign successfully.

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But even Gates, a vocal advocate for uplifting those in the developing world, has said the old - school model of education doesn't always cut it.

If we don't address income inequality in this country, and if we don't support robust plans to improve healthcare and education, we simply can't sustain the very lives we're advocating be protected.

Along with advocating for better education in schools regarding reading the news, Cook says that companies like Apple have to do their part to walk the line between preventing fake news and censoring free speech.

The disingenuity of, for instance, the American Psychological Association in claiming that it does not advocate the acceptance or legitimation of homosexuality is all too clear from its membership in the «Just the Facts Coalition,» along with the National Education Association and other groups.

«I do think there are things we can continue to do in the here and now that will result in immediate effects, especially when local individuals are advocates for concussion education and sport safety.

While I haven't taken it as far as our state board of education (see What to Do if Your School Wellness Policy Isn't Being Enforced), I will continue to advocate for healthy class parties and fundraisers.

You would be amazed at what service projects and groups are out there doing things that you never knew about — dolls and bears made up to be the the weight of your baby (Molly Bears), stuffed animals made out of your baby's clothing and blankets, peer support and parent advocates waiting to help the newly bereaved, personalized jewelry makers (like My Forever Child), stone painters, heart sewers, pillow - making people (Heaven Born for miscarriage), memory - box makers, authors (there are books for almost every subject on this topic waiting to be discovered), research and education groups, story - sharing sites, support groups, chat groups, blogs, Facebook groups, foot / hand print kits, music and funeral planning resources... Consider starting here before starting something new.

But I'll also seek to encourage and affirm women, to advocate for the rights of mothers to feed their children with education and support, without judgement - even / especially when they make different choices than me, even / especially when they did not have a choice.

We are supposed to believe that obstetricians (with 8 years of higher education, extensive study of science and statistics, and four additional years of hands on experience caring for pregnant women), the people who actually DO the research that represents the corpus of scientific evidence, are ignoring their own findings while NCB advocates (generally high school graduates with no background in college science or statistics, let alone advanced study of these subjects, and limited experience of caring for pregnant women), the people who NEVER do scientific research, are assiduously scouring the scientific literature, reading the main obstetric journals each month, and changing their practice based on the latest scientific evidencDO the research that represents the corpus of scientific evidence, are ignoring their own findings while NCB advocates (generally high school graduates with no background in college science or statistics, let alone advanced study of these subjects, and limited experience of caring for pregnant women), the people who NEVER do scientific research, are assiduously scouring the scientific literature, reading the main obstetric journals each month, and changing their practice based on the latest scientific evidencdo scientific research, are assiduously scouring the scientific literature, reading the main obstetric journals each month, and changing their practice based on the latest scientific evidence.

Attendees should anticipate a full day of education provided by health care experts and youth sports safety advocates focused on the hidden risks of youth sports and what you can do to mitigate them within your sphere of influence.

We're part of an informal community of breastfeeding advocates (and me, although I do consider myself a breastfeeding advocate, albeit a strange hybrid of one) where we discuss ways to better serve all mothers and provide REAL support and education.

Donald Trump's nomination of billionaire school - choice advocate Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary does not sit right with many Americans.

«You didn't have to be here, you didn't have to face the heat, you've got all the education advocates behind you,» said DeFrancisco, gesturing toward the packed hearing room.

Common Core, I have nothing to do with it,» when in fact, you know, he signed things with the National Governors Association putting New York into that program and appointed John King, who's been a very — the state education commissioner, who's been a very forceful advocate for that.

«We are grateful that Governor (Andrew) Cuomo and Attorney General (Eric) Schneiderman have made clear that they intend to fight this cruel decision in court, and as advocates for ensuring that all New York students are protected and supported, we join Chancellor Rosa and Education Commissioner Elia in their call to «continue to fight for our Dreamers because it is the right thing to do.»»

NYC Public Advocate Tish James is demanding that the Department of Education withdraw a potential billion - dollar contract with a computer firm that was implicated in a kickback scandal doing similar work for the city.

What The Nation should be doing is advocate to secure the rights of those kids that are being forced to make a choice between education and a religious observance.

Early childhood education advocates say they are going to do a major push for pre-k funding at the state level when Indiana lawmakers return in January.

Early childhood education advocates say they are going to do a major push for pre-k funding at the state level when Indiana lawmakers return in...

«If we don't do anything, Stafford loans — school loans — will go up, will double, putting a burden on these students that is unbelievable,» Meeks said alongside education advocates at his Jamaica office Monday.

But the state was not even among the 19 finalists announced last month, leading some education advocates to charge that the changes did not go far enough.

Recognizing the current statutory limitations that restrict the ease with which the state can do so, I will advocate for the proposed state law «S6687 - 2011: An Act to Amend the Education Law, in Relation to Intervention in Chronically Underperforming School Districts,» which has been languishing in committee since 2011.

The report, Safe Havens: Protecting and Supporting New York State's Immigrant Students — released by The Education Trust — New York, Advocates for Children of New York, the New York Immigration Coalition and The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. — finds that while the New York State Education Department (SED) and the Attorney General's Office, as well as several individual school districts, have taken a number of important steps, there is much more to do.

The poll found by a margin of 58 percent to 22 percent believe Cuomo would do a better job for the city than Nixon, a public education advocate and actress.

A Gillibrand aide emphasized that if the higher education train does not move, however, advocates would seek other vehicles.

While ethics reform may be dominating much of the conversation in Albany, education advocates are hoping the public and lawmakers don't forget there's much work to be done regarding teacher evaluations.

Out Councilmember Corey Johnson of Chelsea also voted against it as did Inez Barron of Brooklyn, a staunch advocate for public education, but it passed 43 - 4 with the support of all three citywide elected officials — Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer, and Public Advocate Letitia James — as well as otherwise liberal officials such as Manhattan Borough President Galeadvocate for public education, but it passed 43 - 4 with the support of all three citywide elected officials — Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer, and Public Advocate Letitia James — as well as otherwise liberal officials such as Manhattan Borough President GaleAdvocate Letitia James — as well as otherwise liberal officials such as Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.

But education advocates say there is still more work to do.

Sign the petition to join Todd, parents and education advocates to improve education and undo the damage done by Common Core by supporting legislation that:

And, she noted, that while Cuomo said teachers and bus drivers had lobbyists, he did not mention hedge fund managers, representatives of testing and technology companies, and privatization advocates, all of whom have weighed in on education and who have lobbyists.

President Akufo - Addo, who attended the event in his capacity as co-Chair of the Group of Advocates of Eminent Persons of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stated, in his remarks, at the event, that there is no part of the world that does not recognise the importance of education.

She advocated doing so by improving higher and early education, raising the minimum wage, strengthening paid family leave and getting money out of politics.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a firm advocate of education, and am always seeking ways to enhance my knowledge, but you don't need a title to feel defined on a scale of success.

While he did not live to see this school's inception, Boucher was a respected and inspiring advocate for Naturopathic Medicine and high standards of naturopathic medical education.

We do this by increasing public awareness about the day - to - day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.

Aquagirl I commend your stance, but my previous post was not advocating women dating men solely based on his income or education level and certainly not hinting at doing so with someone you're not even attracted to.

However, Darryl Mydat, Managing Director of TLTP Education (The London Teaching Pool) disagrees, saying that he does not see how this would improve the current teacher shortage, advocating instead removing the Government's Tier 2 caps for qualified teachers.

Zak Malamed (@zakmal), founder of the #stuvoice Twitter chat and an outspoken advocate for bringing student voice into education reform, didn't always have the confidence he exudes as an 18 - year - old freshman at University of Maryland.

«The promise of this kind of interactive VR education, according to advocates such as [Immersive VR Education's founder, Dave] Whelan, is that students remember far more of what they do in such lessons, compared with what they read, hear or see in a traditional lectureeducation, according to advocates such as [Immersive VR Education's founder, Dave] Whelan, is that students remember far more of what they do in such lessons, compared with what they read, hear or see in a traditional lectureEducation's founder, Dave] Whelan, is that students remember far more of what they do in such lessons, compared with what they read, hear or see in a traditional lecture theatre.

Instruction in cursive has been declining since the 1970s, and many teacher education programs don't address handwriting instruction, thereby isolating the skill from its most natural advocates.

In the late 1990s, education - reform advocate Geoffrey Canada began an ambitious social experiment, pledging to do whatever it took to improve the lives of New York City's poor children.

That definition, say educators and advocates, is exactly the balance that arts education provides to students who have the benefit of its lessons, but if that «something else» is taken away from today's children, especially those with limited exposure who may not be motivated by math or science, how do we reach them?

They may also suggest that topical education questions like college costs, Common Core backlash, and pre-K summon less concern than advocates may hope, or that the public doesn't currently think about these things as national problems.

Voucher advocates will need to do much to educate the public, especially those members of the public who are disadvantaged and who could potentially benefit most from voucher - based education.

So why do I, and why should education advocates, invest in pension reform?

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Naturally as an advocate, I meet lots of dissatisfied parents, but I also see very unhappy teachers and administrators who are equally frustrated with a special education system laden with laws and red tape that often doesn't result in even adequate educational achievement.

«The best thing I can do is prepare the strongest generation of music teachers as they go off and teach in a program and create quality music education that advocates for the field,» Bernard says, noting that an outstanding music teacher can do terrific things for children, even those with autism.

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