Sentences with phrase «education issue through»

Reporter Greg Toppo's controversial USA Today story about college persistence rates for charter schools is just the latest example of an unfortunate but popular trend lately: approaching an important and complicated education issue through the lens of the charter school sector without first carefully placing the issue in useful context.

In addition to teaching in K - 12, Robert has explored international education issues through work in the Dominican Republic, Japan, and Costa Rica.

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You address the issue through education, culture, and awareness of what is inappropriate.

Through this initiative, post-secondary students and young professionals investigate an issue that matters to the Canada - Asia relationship in terms of politics, diplomacy, economics, education, the environment, culture, human rights, or other area.

The foundation's mission is, as stated on its website, «to prevent Virginia Tech - type shootings through education and advocacy; to employ comprehensive educational efforts to expand community and student awareness of campus safety issues; and to offer compassion, support, and hope to those affected by violence.»

El Puente, a Latino organization based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that focuses on social justice, education and climate change issues, has raised enough money to purchase thousands of lanterns — which Puerto Ricans on the island view as a glimmer of hope to help guide them through the dark.

Failed to address homophobia through Safe Schools Task Force: In 2003, then Education Minister Christy Clark convened a «Safe Schools Task Force» — their report acknowledged that concerns about homophobia figured prominently in submissions and that attempts to raise the issue of homophobia in schools often met with resistance.

Running through all the issues is the concept of paideia, education that cultivates the virtues.

Through their associated non-profit, Sudara Freedom Fund, they have an even greater impact on the lives of women and children in India by equipping even more women and their children with education and housing and micro-loans — tools needed to build and sustain a new life such as the Sunetha Home, supporting long - term, systemic change by directly addressing issues that lead to generational sex work.

While I am not aware of significant discussions of this issue among process thinkers, Matthew Fox and Brian Swimme, who though not directly influenced by process thought nonetheless share the relational vision, have incorporated elements of this, particularly through the use of art, in their own education process in order to stimulate the «right» brain, the intuitive and imaginative capacities of the human mind.

My last point and Im out... Throughout our great nations history... we always found a way to fight through national issues and come up with solutions... Giving the problems we have now to people in the 50's and 60's... and they may actually come up with a solution... if you earnestly care about making a change... start at the lowest levels of government... go do something... find out costs... expenses... how to get more health care to people... do things like that... quit waiting on the government to provide all the answers... its not the way this country was founded... and not the way we get through problems... If you or ur family does nt have insurance... get a job that can provide you that... instead of hoping the government will do so... If you or ur family lacks access to education... move to an area that excels at it... education is invaluable... Do something about your problem... and quit waiting for the next big lotto...

Offering a wide variety of services, Sleepy Planet helps parents of babies, toddlers, and young children with behavioral sleep problems through private consultations, and provides parent education, psychotherapy, and professional presentations on a wide variety of topics, including the transition to parenthood, child development and behavior, sibling rivalry, marital issues, and how to balance work and family.

Yet the more I studied current issues within the world of politics, the more I realized that true change could only take place through education.

The report, «Parenting in the Digital Age: How Parents Weigh the Potential Benefits and Harms of Their Children's Technology Use,» explores the issues kids face online through the lens of parents and caregivers, and examines the findings in the contexts of age, education and ethnicity.

For instance, the study of Mattar et al. revealed a marginal increase in EB at six months after delivery among the group which received a prenatal educational intervention highlighting the benefits as well as the management of breastfeeding issues as the main content of the educational material (booklet), video, coaching session and counselling, compared to the group receiving only the booklet and the video, and the one recipient of only routine prenatal care, concluding that that educational material alone in the prenatal period is not enough and that specific prenatal education that addresses breastfeeding following a single meeting through counselling can significantly improve

Catherine's portfolio at AWHONN includes work on diabetes in pregnancy, perinatal nurse staffing, obstetric triage, vaccination issues, and consumer education through AWHONN's Healthy Mom & Baby consumer media.

Lawmakers on Monday passed extender resolutions to keep the government running through the end of May, but also to fund pretty much all of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's economic development program — not to mention a $ 2.5 billion water infrastructure package that pretty much all sides want — but not contentious issues like education / charter school funding, raise the age and 421 - a.

«I tend to look at topics and issues through the perspective of education, and I've seen a continuing decline in the Syracuse City School District that mirrors the overall decline of the city,» Lavine said.

Briefings produced in 2010 by civil servants in the Department for Education (DfE) on the principle of whether or not Steiner schools should gain state funding through the Free Schools programme express serious concern about issues such as racism, systemic bullying, academic rigour, secrecy and whether or not the schools would be able to pass Ofsted inspections, the British Humanist Association (BHA) can today reveal.

As the future congressman from this great district, I know Keith stands ready to deliver on the same fundamental issues he has fought for alongside me in the legislature — bringing more affordable housing to our neighborhoods, pushing through meaningful criminal justice reform and ensuring that all of our children have every chance to succeed with the promise of a first - rate education.

The state's teachers union is already gearing up for a major fight this budget season on education issues after Cuomo declared he wanted to end the «public monopoly» on education through a strengthening of charter schools.

Major issues during the 2014 legislative session included a court - mandated $ 5 billion education funding package, transportation funding through a gas tax increase, and climate change proposals.

The ministry in clarifying the issue stated the «Government, through the Ministry of Education, makes 79.5 % central payments and only 20.5 % are paid directly to the schools.»

New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia issued results late Friday afternoon from this spring's ELA and Math Standardized testing students in 3rd through 8th grade.

WIC «Chat Rooms» Offer Nutrition / Health Education «Statewide Initiative Supports Healthy Behaviors Through Group Experience» The Oneida County Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program has begun offering education sessions designed to provide its clients a group setting in which innovative solutions to family health and nutrition issues can be developed, Dr. Gayle Jones, Director of Health announcEducation «Statewide Initiative Supports Healthy Behaviors Through Group Experience» The Oneida County Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program has begun offering education sessions designed to provide its clients a group setting in which innovative solutions to family health and nutrition issues can be developed, Dr. Gayle Jones, Director of Health announceducation sessions designed to provide its clients a group setting in which innovative solutions to family health and nutrition issues can be developed, Dr. Gayle Jones, Director of Health announced today.

The conference runs from June 20 through June 23, and will cover a variety of issues, including education, services for veterans, climate protection, sports and race.

Dr. Rosa is a fighter for our children, and during her years of service as a member of the New York State Board of Regents she has demonstrated her passion on education through her advocacy on a myriad of issues.

In response to a letter the Cuomo administration directed at outgoing education commissioner John King and Board of Regents chair Merryl Tisch about introducing education «reforms» through the budget process, UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement questioning the governor's motives.

Two expert panels and breakout training sessions demonstrated how STEM education taught through the prism of human rights helps inspire students, puts the scientific method to work in the collection and eventual application of evidence and allows students to design and build projects that address civic issues.

Started in 2001 as the result of feedback received at both the Career Development Center and the Women's Community Center, this series addresses issues known through higher education research to be of concern to women college students.

Nonprofits: Thousands of associations, organizations, and foundations handle green issues through advocacy, education, research, recreation, or a combination of these.

According to «Staff in Postsecondary Institutions, Fall 2003, and Salaries of Full - Time Instructional Faculty, 2003 - 04,» which was issued by the U.S. Department of Education, the total number of postsecondary faculty grew by 26 percent from 1995 through 2003, but the number of full - time faculty on the tenure track increased by only 17 percent.

Lauren Y. Chan, Queen's University: Genetic Testing and Screening: A Review of the Current Ethical Issues Shannon Chen and Grace Lin, Cornell University: Legalized but Limited: Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States Catherine Dillon, Rutgers University: Urban Forestry, Brownfields, and Human Rights Philip Rodenbough, Columbia University: Peace Through Chemistry: Teaching High School Chemistry in West Africa with the US Peace Corps & Ways to Continue Working at the intersection of International Science, Education, and Human Rights in a Chemistry PhD Program

The group, «Service to the Scientific Community,» aims to raise the scientific community's awareness of human rights issues and to enhance the well being of people around the world through access to science (e.g., science education, science - based products, technology, processes), in accordance with Article 15 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).

To achieve its aims, the Foundation has initiated several high - profile projects; this includes supporting polar science through the creation and operation of the wind - and - solar - powered zero emission Princess Elisabeth Antarctica station, logistical support of scientists working in Antarctica, fellowship awards for Antarctic researchers, an annual symposium on Arctic issues, and several science and education websites and classroom activities and resources.

Through an agreement of cooperation between ZMT and the International Ocean Institute (IOI), with each contributing its respective expertise and channels, it is expected that a global network can be created going beyond science, seeking a comprehensive approach to addressing ocean and coastal issues, with interdisciplinary projects, involving natural and social sciences, economics, and legal elements addressing education, training and research.

Through participation in the CLB, members have a forum to share their perspective with the Endocrine Society leaders represents on issues, such as clinical education, healthcare legislation, or patient education.

I am a certified Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has completed post-graduate education through Pelvic Health Solutions.This training allows me to assess and treat a wide range of pelvic related issues affecting women and men.

She specializes in women's health issues, skin disease, digestive and nervous system disorders and believes in providing usable tools for healing through inspiration and education.

Through the work I do at schools, I have noticed the need for yoga education for our children to address emotional, behavior issues and increase healthier lifestyles.»

As dating sites work to combat the threat of scammers, there are also a number of consumer and regulatory bodies who are seeking to influence the issue, through both education and enforcement.

About Blog Discussion of issues related to Christianity / theology and persons with disability, hosted by Jeff McNair, a Special Education professor.Jeff and his wife Kathi have been involved in ministry with adults with intellectual disabilities for 35 years.With the idea of developing maturity through asking the question is small steps toward a goal has grown out of the article they wrote.

His neglect has left us feeling unfulfilled, so we've reacted to our daddy issues through university - wide budget cuts, tuition increases, and sleeping with «sugar daddies» for money to pay for the rising cost of education.

We empower families dealing with senior care and aging issues through education and service delivery.

The annual conference, now in its 10th year, aims to establish a blueprint for change in neighborhoods and institutions through active dialogue on pivotal issues at Harvard, the Boston area, and in the education sector.

Provided through the Education Funding Agency, CIF is designed to address health and safety issues in school buildings, as well as supporting expansion projects and efforts to improve energy efficiency.

Over time, the department worked through these issues and used the experience to develop an impressive handbook detailing how the ESA works, the history of the program, student eligibility, parents» rights and responsibilities, education providers» responsibilities, qualifying purchases, and reporting requirements, among other details.

Created by Adoption UK Cymru - «Getting it right for every child: A parent's guide to working with schools - sets out the top things parents of adopted children should look for when choosing a school, how to work with staff at the school and gives advice on how attachment issues can have an impact on a child's progress through the education system.

However, in claiming that meaningful preparation is yet to be found, he not only sidesteps my argument that teachers should be taught to think through intellectual and moral issues related to pedagogy, but also a long history of reflection on the aims, methods, and content of education.

When she is not guiding her son through his online school lessons, she writes about autism from a parent perspective, systems and culture change, and education issues related to her son's journey.