Sentences with phrase «education code says»

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The parks chief said he would like to see changes in the district's personnel code to reduce the number of job classifications and to eliminate the requirement for a physical education degree for many entry - level positions in the Recreation Department.

According to the Director of Public Affairs of the Central Regional Police Command, ASP Irene Oppong, «She [the female student] said: «The man never raped me», so now it's up to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take over and also investigate if there is any code of conduct that the man has violated.»

Overuse of suspension was the main issue many had with the old code, says Sallie Williams, an education organizer for the group Metro Justice.

But Lipton also said there is «more to do,» like restoring «progressivity» to the state's tax code, closing the carried interest tax loophole, and investing in a new «social contract» on public education that ensures full funding for schools — including universal pre-K (an early de Blasio priority)-- and restoration to the public university system to pre-recession levels.

«On this momentous occasion, our state is sending a clear, unmistakable message: every single child — regardless of zip code — deserves a comprehensive kindergarten education,» said Assemblyman James Skoufis.

A de Blasio spokesperson said Flanagan's proposal «would add an arbitrary, unnecessary and restrictive cap to the New York City property tax code — which already has a number of existing caps — and cost the city billions, resulting in severe cuts to vital services such as public safety and education.»

Back in December, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said half the budget was more or less finished thanks to the tax code overhaul deal that enabled a 4 percent spending increase for health care and education.

Fixing the tax code and overhauling regulation is important for boosting small businesses, says Rep. Richard Hanna (R - Barnevald), but he says in the long term, increasing science and math education is the key for the economy.

Asked about the charter schools» push, a spokeswoman for the city Department of Education said, «We are committed to lifting up all our children, across every zip code, who will be the future of this city together.»

«The agreement worked out among the governor, Speaker Silver and Majority Leader Skelos — a stark contrast with the political deadlock in Washington — will bring more fairness to the state tax code and help ensure that children in our public schools will begin to see restorations from the devastating education cuts of recent years,» he said.

The Nemeth Code — a version of Braille for math that codes for everything from fractions to trigonometric functions — is the «gold standard» for math education among visually impaired students, Gulley says.

Tim Anderson, commercial director, Portcullis says: «There is a definite gap in the education sector with students missing the fundamentals of coding and programming.

Reville, who founded the Ed Redesign Lab as a way to rethink how we educate children, said that although much education reform work has been done over the past two decades in the United States to close the «achievement gap» created from income disparities, there is still a persistent, iron - clad correlation between zip code and destiny.

She says that she saw a need for a more effective system in her home state, so that all children, no matter what their zip code, could receive an excellent education.

Growing Coders: Rochester Programming Classes Bet on the Future Minnesota Public Radio, October 14, 2013 «It's also about teaching kids how to see the world in a whole new way, said Karen Brennan, assistant professor at the Harvard School of Education who developed Scratch, the kid - friendly program the Rochester group uses to get students excited about coding.»

«This is a civil rights and a human rights issue,» Kamras said pointing out that education shouldn't have to do with a student's zip code, skin color, gender, status, or any other label.

Coding and Creativity Harvard Gazette, 11/12/14» «I believe that learning how to code — learning how to program a computer — essentially how to create, should be for all kids and not just for some kids,» said [Karen Brennan], assistant professor of education at the Graduate School of Educatioeducation at the Graduate School of EducationEducation.»

The Education Department said government funding would go towards 10 digital coding specific teachers to assist other teachers.

She said the school code recognizes that parents have the «natural and fundamental right» to direct the education of their children and public schools work by «cooperating with the pupil's parents and legal guardian.»

On Wednesday afternoon in Radcliffe Yard, before a tent packed level full with degree candidates in the Harvard Graduate School of Education, keynote speaker Reshma Saujani, M.P.P.» 99, was telling a story about the classroom visit a few years ago that got her angry enough to launch Girls Who Code, a nonprofit that, by doing just what its name says, aims to send more women into tech.

«Governor Corbett remains committed to ensuring that all Pennsylvania public school students - regardless of zip code - have access to a quality education,» Eller said in an e-mail.

Karen Braun, a parent activist who blogs about school issues and is involved with «Stop Common Core in Michigan,» said that Austin's comments about parental ability to make choices on education for their children are at odds with the Michigan revised school code.

«I'm concerned when you can look at a zip code and can tell whether you will get a good education,» she said.

«The job market for careers requiring coding skills is growing faster than nearly any other sector, yet a majority of students today aren't given the opportunity to learn computer programming,» said Esben Stærk Jørgensen, president of LEGO Education.

Northeast Charter Schools Network Connecticut Policy Manager Christopher Harrington said, «It should not matter a child's ZIP code, their race, or the amount of money his or her parents make — that child is entitled to a great education.

«For more than three years, Commissioner Cerf has served New Jersey as one of the most passionate and articulate voices for the greatest civil rights challenge of our time: delivering a high quality education for every child in our state, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status,» Christie said in a statement.

The education secretary said all grammar schools should change their admissions code to give priority to disadvantaged children.

«Every child, regardless of their zip code, deserves access to a great education,» Walker said in a statement.

«Americans of all walks of life will be better off in the future under a fairer, simpler tax code — one that promotes more investment in our local communities and improve families» access to education,» the spokesperson said.

A spokesperson for the Department for Education said: «The admissions code is in place to ensure school places are allocated fairly.

«There were no structures put in place to support this code of conduct,» said Megan Shaunnessy, a special education teacher at...

«We are going to end the historic post code lottery in school funding and under the proposed national schools funding formula, more than half of England's schools will receive a cash boost,» said a Department for Education spokeswoman.

The proposal says that $ 10 billion of Clinton's overarching higher education plan will be dedicated to opening up federal student aid to «promising new programs» such as nanodegrees, accelerated learning and computer coding courses.

Saying that the state's education code allows school districts flexibility in laying off teachers in order to comply with constitutional requirements to provide equal education to all students, a Superior Court judge granted an injunction today that prevents the Los Angeles Unified School District from laying off teachers at Gompers, Liechty and Markham middle schools this year.

«The kids are not the problem; the problem is an education code that looks like the penal code,» Levy said.

«The Education Code expressly allows a school district to deviate from... seniority for... purposes of maintaining or achieving compliance with constitutional requirements related to equal protection of the laws,» said the ruling from Judge William F. Highberger.

In a prepared statement, a spokeswoman for the state's education commissioner said, «The state is committed to making sure that all children have access to a quality education, regardless of their zip code... Public schools of choice have created high - quality options for thousands of Connecticut families.

«The historic funding we've secured with along with more choices for students will give every family in Florida the opportunity to receive a quality education no matter what zip code they live in,» Scott said.

To keep up with the fast pace of young pupils eagerly learning to code, we're adding this new more advanced content so that they can start using simple but real - life coding languages,» said Victoria Cottrill, Head of Primary Content at Discovery Education.

«Access to a high - quality public education should not be limited by your zip code or family income,» said Adam Rogalski, director of government affairs for INCS Action.

In addition, the state said that under Section 6 - 202 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, local superintendents can, at any time, bring charges for dismissal of a teacher for incompetence.

Coding Camp exemplifies Discovery Education's core mission to empower educators with ready - to - implement technologies, pedagogical strategies, and a network of professionals,» said Christine Major, Director of Professional Development at Discovery Education.

Advocates say that they provide more choices for students with special needs, or who feel underserved by the local schools that service their neighborhood — they say that the quality of a child's education should not be determined by zip code alone.

For example, Malloy's education bill could have said, «Notwithstanding state purchasing laws and municipal codes, boards of education may sign contracts with not - for - profit educational management organizations without going through purchasing requirements.»

Just last month, citing a part of the education code that says that a district may deviate from seniority (f) or purposes of maintaining or achieving compliance with constitutional requirements related to equal protection of the laws, Superior Judge William Highberger ruled in favor of the plaintiffs.

«We are encouraged that the bill passed by the House today would codify the vision that we have long advocated for giving a fair shot at a great education to every child in America — regardless of ZIP code,» he said.

He goes on to say that we «must reform the tax code and implement policies that spur our economy to ensure... access to a high quality education and high paying jobs.»

Rod Griffin, director of public education at Experian, says all you have to do is contact the agencies before you need your credit to be available for an application and give them the PIN code you received during your freeze.

Ellen Honigstock, Urban Green Council Director of Education, said, «Urban Green Council is proud to train DASNY architects and engineers on vital strategies for navigating New York State's new energy code, because they have an enormous opportunity to shape New York's energy future.

David Clift, HR Director at totaljobs, comments: «This study really indicates the uncertainty around dress codes within the education sector and how it is leading to greater numbers of workers worrying about what they wear and what it potentially says about them.