Sentences with phrase «education advocates said»

Some education advocates said Washington lawmakers should also be worried about what the public will think if the Legislature waits too long to respond to the court.

But some public education advocates said the panel's get - tough recommendations would go too far, too fast.

Hundreds of Yonkers education advocates said at the Capitol today that the district needs an additional $ 26 million from the state to avoid a Board of Education plan that would cut all sports, limit supplies, reduce special education and eliminate as many as 200 staff members.

Email blasts from the two liberal organizations note that Avella used to be an outspoken opponent of charters — and co-location in particular — and yet voted «yes» on the Senate one - house budget that education advocates say pushes more of the controversial co-locations and hikes state aid to charters at the expense of traditional public schools.

Iannuzzi was on CapTon earlier this week to discuss the possibility of a new legal challenge of what education advocates say is a long - standing inequity in the state's foundation aid formula that disproportionately hurts low - income districts.

But education advocates say that would be a step back toward a past that was infamous for its chaos and dysfunction under the old board.

Aside from funding, there's a lot of anticipation about what Cuomo will propose regarding charter schools, to which public education advocates say he is overly beholden due to the big money he has received from deep pocketed charter boosters.

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...

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

State officials and some education advocates say the new standards will help bring the supply of teachers more in line with demand.

Renowned education advocate says Tuck is «most qualified to be the champion our children need.»

Some long - time Mississippians and education advocates say that the reforms alums are focusing on, like charter schools, will simply perpetuate a revolving door of teachers and do not necessarily improve schools.

Education advocates say there's little justification for the latter provision, which helps to partially assuage the problem of high dropout rates among students shortly after they enter virtual charter programs nationwide.

The 74 Don't Believe the Hype: Local Education Advocates Say They See Little Change in DeVos's Views on Federal School Choice Program

Civics education advocates say all students — not just those interested in journalism — should receive media literacy training.

The reforms are making a difference, local officials and education advocates say.

Free speech and civics education advocates say Hazelwood has had a chilling effect on student speech.

In the Delta town of Drew, Mississippi, education advocates say there aren't enough books to go around four years after state legislators consolidated the small school system into a countywide district.

Education advocates say that, looking beyond test scores, a more accurate measure of success for Workshop, or any other high school, should involve following kids in the years after graduation.

Education advocates say it could be because there's not enough incentive for teachers to stay.

But the question of whether a handful of children get a wink and a nod pales in comparison to the larger number of students who are effectively excluded from attending, public education advocates say — the children who arguably most need help.

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

But — so long as the teacher can earn «effective» ratings from their school district for three out of five years — special education advocates say he or she could keep a teaching job while holding a credential called an «adjunct permit.»

Despite GOP claims, education advocates say Senate budget fails to repair damage to public schools

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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.

Maternal health advocates say listening to such voices is a critical step in addressing how disparities in race, income and education affect outcomes.

«Most life journeys have been written by and about successful men,» says education advocate Amel Karboul.

«We started [The Chris Klug Foundation] 13 years ago to advocate for organ donation awareness and education on sharing decisions and documenting them, «Klug recently told CNBC, He said that «121,000 people are waiting for organ transplants.

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.

which puports itself to be the only solution... which is biased and inclusive... and should I dare say, against education (since advocates want to censor anything else)

Test scores go up, truancy goes down and attendance goes up,» says Joshua Simonds, the former executive director of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, who devotes himself to advocating for arts in the schools as part of a well - rounded education.

All that said, I think it's important for advocates to be aware of the constraints of school lunch and to keep in mind that some of our ideas about lunch may reflect our own preferences rather than the actual nutrition or nutrition education school lunch offers.

Mr Adonis said: «Teach First graduates are already exceptional individuals who are well equipped to become advocates of higher education, providing structured support and information to bright young people who may not recognise the value of a university education because of their family background.

In his first public comments since actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it is «the political silly season» and that he is focused on a downstate snowstorm and the state budget agreement.

North Country Regional Chairman Shaun Gilliand in the letter pointed to the entrance of actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon in the race, which he said puts Cuomo «in trouble and the people of New York are realizing it.»

Nixon, an advocate for education and an actress, has said her taxes will be released soon as well, possibly this week.

The foundation aid increase backed by the Assembly stands at $ 1.2 billion, a figure backed by public education advocates who say the state is not spending enough on poor and high - needs school districts.

Amid these challenges and crosscurrents, Flanagan knocked Cuomo, saying his policies are being informed by the challenge he faces in a Democratic primary from Cynthia Nixon, an education advocates and actress.

Nixon, an actress and advocate for public education advocate, said she was «thrilled» to receive the group's backing in the race.

Public Advocate Letitia James said Tuesday that legalizing recreational marijuana for adults would help achieve critical criminal justice reforms, and the increase in tax revenue could be funneled to education and support programs in communities that have been negatively and disproportionately impacted by its prohibition.

Education advocates and Democrats who had decried Trump's proposed budget said that House Republicans» spending plan is still unacceptable.

«We're going to demand that Governor Cuomo provide the funding that was afforded to us in a court decision for our schools,» she said as she joined advocates to push for more funding under the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, which in 2007 won a lawsuit against the state to provide increased education funding to the city.

«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.

«They've helped to destroy successful schools across the city of New York,» Thompson said during a panel discussion on education policy at NYU, hosted by the New York City Working Group on School Transformation, which also featured Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio who are presumptive candidates for mayor.

He advocated stronger ties between government and circular education management, saying,» I challenge all leaders of circular education authorities in the region to formulate a policy for circular education to attract government's attention.»

Cahill says education, economic development and integrity in government are top issues he promises to advocate for if he is elected as attorney general.

«In terms of advocating on school aid and looking for more money, that's certainly [the Education Department's] position, but it's also the Legislature's position,» Greenberg said.

«There are still too many situations reported by students, parents and advocates in which students are harassed or threatened in school, often by the people who are supposed to protect them,» said Upper Manhattan City Councilman Robert Jackson, who heads the Council's Education Committee and sponsored the bill.

The senator said he was an active advocate for education in the state and would continue to fight for local schools in securing resources necessary to provide the best education possible.