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Storey is currently the Liberal Democrat education spokesman in the House of Lords and co-chair of the party parliamentary education, families and young people committee.

Alun Cairns AM has stepped down as Tory education spokesman in the Welsh Assembly after describing Italians as «greasy wops».

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In a statement about the case, a spokesman for the Department for Education, said: «Schools are not allowed to remove pupils from sixth form because of academic attainment once they are enrolled.»

In a statement seen by The Telegraph, a diocese spokesman said: «To maintain the clear Catholic character of Catholic schools the Bishops of England and Wales have stated that the posts of head teacher, deputy head teacher and head of religious education are to be filled by baptised and practising Catholics.»

The Department for Education didn't comment on the case in particular, but a spokesman said: «When placing a child in a foster home, the local authority must ensure that the placement is the most appropriate way to safeguard the child and support their welfare.

A spokesman said «It was a kind of sex education lesson but by untrained inspectors without the consent of parents or the school,» In a sane world this would be an entirely reasonably response: in what other situation could a complete stranger approach a group of young children and ask them about same sex attractioIn a sane world this would be an entirely reasonably response: in what other situation could a complete stranger approach a group of young children and ask them about same sex attractioin what other situation could a complete stranger approach a group of young children and ask them about same sex attraction?

The image — be it the revolutionary aerial daredevil artist; the articulate best friend of the press; the man in the mink coat and the Mercedes; the national chairman of the Hemophilia Foundation; the coach of the Special Olympics basketball program; the adviser to The March of Dimes; the spokesman for the Lupus Foundation, American Dental Association and Philadelphia Police Athletic League; the endorser of the American Red Cross, Population Institute, Pennsylvania Adult Education and dozens of other charities; the ubiquitous television pitchman (Hey, Dr. Chap - Stick!)

«If you get it directly from the farmer, you can make sure as many nutrients as possible are in the fruit,» said Bill Reinhard, spokesman for the Maryland State Department of Education.

In that position, he became a vocal community and religious spokesman and activist on issues of ecumenism, civil rights, education and the Viet Nam War.

David Cameron was forced to square up to the grassroots in June after his former education spokesman David Willetts said the Conservative party would not support the building of any new grammar schools.

If so, a certain Education Spokesman would prefer to have his degree from the University of Life, rather than Oxford (a sentiment light blues feel entirely plausible), and a certain PPC for a South London constituency lead a debate suggesting No confidence in a Government represented at the debate by a certain Kenneth Clarke.

«The speaker laid out a comprehensive agenda this week on issues like education, reproductive rights and criminal justice reform, so we have a lot of work to do here in Albany and that is what we will be focusing on,» said Michael Whyland, spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D - Bronx.

As a matter of fact Crowley mailed a piece of campaign literature all across Queens to curry favor with those deeply concerned about Education in her bid to become your Congresswoman from the 6thDistrict, however upon research and review and confirmation from her office spokesman, she's taking credit for schools that were budgeted and started construction prior to her even being elected to the City Council.

Adonis was also popular with some Opposition politicians, in particular the then - Conservative Education Spokesman Michael Gove, who once declared, «We are on the same page as Andrew Adonis.»

A spokesman for Cuomo, Rich Azzopardi, said in a statement that the governor's staff has been «working with the Legislature and education community for months to address this issue» and would «like to reach a resolution this session» if possible.

A spokesman for Gov. Cuomo declined to comment, but his office noted that, in fact, the state has increased education funding over the last two years, with an $ 805 million increase in 2013 - 2013 and a $ 1 billion increase in 2013 - 2014.

Since starting March 1, «she is overseeing the collaboration and support» of 138 schools that share 24 buildings, said a city Department of Education spokesman, adding that Fariña started the initiative in 2016 and will serve as a «voluntary advisor» after she retires.

Tom Dunn, an Education Department spokesman, said Monday that neither Berlin nor anyone else in the agency would make an immediate comment.

In Parliament, Field was made a member of the Opposition frontbench by the then Labour leader Michael Foot as a spokesman on education in 1980, but was dropped a year lateIn Parliament, Field was made a member of the Opposition frontbench by the then Labour leader Michael Foot as a spokesman on education in 1980, but was dropped a year latein 1980, but was dropped a year later.

«Senate Republicans support increased accountability in education,» said Skelos spokesman Scott Reif.

Members of the Assembly's Democratic majority have sponsored similar proposals in the past, said spokesman Michael Whyland, who called affordable higher education a priority.

There are plaudits for his conduct in his role as opposition higher education spokesman, suggesting real policy thought — although this was all too often marred when the presentation did not achieve what was intended.

«The quality of education for thousands of students in a district could be jeopardized over the mere misfiling of paperwork,» said David Albert, a spokesman for the New York School Boards Association.

Michael Gove, Conservative education spokesman, said: «We've won a swing which seems to be on a rank with Margaret Thatcher's swing in 1979.

A spokesman for Governor Cuomo, Rich Azzopardi, said in a statement that the governor's staff has been «working with the legislature and education community for months to address this issue» and would «like to reach a resolution this session» if possible.

Morris Peters, a spokesman for the state Budget Division, said in a statement: «Under Governor Cuomo, funding for higher education has increased $ 1.4 billion over the past six years.

When the campaign officially begins, Opik is expected to throw himself behind education spokesman Don Foster, who will become locked with Tyler in a battle of the unknowns, both claiming to be the rightful leader of the Ashdown «project».

«The truth is that New York dedicates more money per pupil to education than any other state — including over $ 25.8 billion in this year's budget,» Rich Azzopardi, a spokesman for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, said in a statement, «and we'll continue to work to strengthen our public schools and provide New York children with the education they deserve.»

In a statement, Cuomo's spokesman Rich Azzopardi said, «The governor's priority is providing education funding based on the number of students it helps, not growing the education bureaucracy to serve the demands of the special interests.

David Willetts discovered this when he was moved from his job as education spokesman for laying out the arguments of the leader's own declared position: that the party needed to move beyond support for grammar schools in order to widen opportunity in secondary education.

NYSUT spokesman Carl Korn said, «The Alliance for Quality Education is a staunch ally of the union in supporting public schools.»

«This enables NYSUT to have a seamless transition for the legislative department,» said NYSUT spokesman Carl Korn, «and allow NYSUT to utilize Steve's skills and expertise to assist in our fight for public education.»

Easton has also been a thorn in the side of the Cuomo administration, which has defended its education record (a Cuomo spokesman on Tuesday noted the state has spent more than $ 6 billion in new money on education since 2011 while also offering to meet with Nixon).

Unqualified teachers «should not be in the classroom» said Labour's education spokesman when asked if his party would fire them.

Most accounts say Thatcher's experience as a junior Pensions minister and Education Secretary was negligible and affected very little - as PM, she preferred to refer to her time spent as an Opposition spokesman than to her time in government.

After deciding to give his job to David Laws, currently Education spokesman, he added: «Give David a day and he'll come up with more good ideas than Webb has come up with in a year.»

Jonathan Burman, a spokesman for the department and Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, said Wednesday, «We continue our efforts to inform the public about the improvements we've made to the tests and the important role they can play in improving instruction.»

A Cuomo campaign spokesman said the 60 - year - old governor «has delivered more real progressive wins than any other Democrat in the country,» including legalizing gay marriage, tightening gun restrictions, raising the minimum wage, expanding public education funding and banning fracking.

«Governor Cuomo has delivered more real progressive wins than any other Democrat in the country, including passing marriage equality, the strongest gun safety law in the nation, a $ 15 minimum wage, free college tuition, paid family leave, record setting funding for public education, expanding and protecting healthcare for our most vulnerable, and banning fracking,» the spokesman said.

On behalf of all Nigerians, President Buhari felicitates with Mustapha on this well - deserved international recognition for his outstanding works on education, peace, reconciliation and stability in the North - East of the country, a statement by the president's spokesman, Femi Adesina disclosed.

City Education Department spokesman Michael Aciman said the city has invested $ 6.5 billion to create more than 46,600 classroom seats in overcrowded areas.

«What's striking in these numbers is that a few dozen Wall Street financiers and billionaire hedge fund managers are able to far outspend more than 600,000 educators who believe in the promise of public education and voluntarily give a few bucks out of each paycheck to ensure they have a voice,» said Carl Korn, NYSUT's spokesman.

Labour's education spokesman Tristram Hunt shot himself in the foot with a headline - grabbing gimmick.

In the clever phrase of David Willetts, the shadow education spokesman, we're going to have «barcoded babies».

«Whether it's on education, affordable housing or homelessness, we'll be working collaboratively in Albany to protect and help New York City and its 8.5 million residents,» said mayoral spokesman Peter Kadushin.

Even though Foley did not receive the CEA board's endorsement, he «remains committed to real education reform, including addressing the needs of the 100,000 children who are in under - performing schools and closing Connecticut's achievement gap, which remains the worst in the nation,» spokesman Chris Cooper said.

«The Governor is pleased to welcome a major national education conference to the North Country as we continue to build on this administration's efforts to increase tourism and economic development opportunities in Upstate New York,» Cuomo spokesman Richard Azzopardi said.

With the state in a budget crunch and losing $ 1 million in education money for every day the video lottery terminals at Aqueduct Race Track are not up and running, a spokesman for Gov. David Paterson said there is no deadline for selecting a firm to run the machines at the Ozone Park track.

«Angle's radical plans to eliminate the Department of Education would cost Nevada college students more than $ 500 million in financial aid like Pell grants, and hundreds of millions for our state's elementary and secondary schools — all at a time when our students can least afford such draconian cuts,» Reid campaign spokesman Kelly Steele said in a statement.

Mr Williams was appointed to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee in 2005 before becoming the Liberal Democrat spokesman for Wales, and at varying times has been spokesman on schools and higher education.