Sentences with phrase «educational initiatives based»

Not only that, NaNoWriMo helps support an educational initiative based solely off of donor support, the Young Writers Program, which is worth every ounce of effort and amount of spare change that participants can give.

Bitland Ghana is an educational initiative based in Ghana that looks to help Settle Ghanian Land Disputes and Fight Corruption in development deals using blockchain technology.

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BHP supports communities by sponsoring initiatives like «Mining Minds» — an educational program based in South Australia.

Started in 1986, the James Beard Foundation is a New York based national professional organization named in honor of James Beard that serves to promote the culinary arts by honoring chefs, wine professionals, journalists, and cookbook authors at annual award ceremonies and providing scholarships and educational initiatives to cooking hopefuls.

In India — where the Maggi Noodles controversy continues to rage — and the law forbids promotion of any products for babies under 2 years, Nestlé is boasting about its new Maternity Protection Policy, describing its Start Healthy Stay Healthy campaign as «a science - based educational initiative by Nestlé which, in partnership with doctors, focuses on the lifelong impact of breastfeeding and the first 1,000 days of life.»

Lisa Percoco was paid by CPV through a Connecticut - based LLC run by Chris Pitts, ostensibly to assist in the company's educational initiative.

The initiative is part of Capital South Campus Center's ongoing mission to bring career - based additional educational opportunities to the Albany community.

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not - for - profit organization that seeks to promote a sustainable society by supporting and funding educational and project - based initiatives that advance knowledge and innovation in sustainability.

During the past year, Bonnie Mackintosh has been conducting classroom - level observations and child assessments in community - based preschool programs throughout Boston's Circle of Promise and East Boston neighborhoods as part of an initiative to improve access to high - quality early childhood care and educational programs.

One response to this observation has been to assume that the closing of achievement gaps requires group - based solutions — for example, special initiatives aimed at boys (or girls), educational solutions for Indigenous students, or government programs targeted on students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Many of the new initiatives are based on the educational ideas that created the problems in our schools, such as the drive to teach «thinking skills» in a knowledge vacuum.

In a student - centered approach to education one must put the student and their learning needs in the centre of it all, at the basis of all educational initiatives, right?

Abstract: The Green Lane Environmental Diary program, founded in 1999 by Green Cross, is a school - based educational initiative promoting sustainable development and inspiring students to become agents of transformative change in their own communities.

While By All Means 2.0 will build off the initiative's original framework — featuring local children's cabinets, biannual convenings, and city - based consultants — there will also be a new focus on specific areas of work, including creating individualized student success plans and identifying the resources necessary to expand educational opportunities for children.

What started as an exciting interest in public charter school performance eventually evolved into work at a research - based advocacy organization that collects data and publishes reports about educational choice and reform initiatives in K — 12 education.

Enhanced and differentiated instructional strategies to engage students in a rigorous and relevant curriculum based on state and local educational standards, goals, and initiatives;

Complex technology projects, such as the development of a statewide educational network to ensure Michigan students have access to the bandwidth needed to support classroom initiatives; expanded use of online learning for students and educators and delivery of online assessments; broad - based technology purchasing strategies; and a host of other capacity - building efforts have been positively impacted by Luke Wittum's leadership and involvement.

The initiative includes two private sector partners: Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit focused on broadening educational and economic opportunity; and the Stanford Center for Assessment, Language and Equity (SCALE), an affiliate of Stanford University that provides consulting services on the design and implementation of performance - based assessments.

Provide funding to enable States and LEAs to implement promising educational reform programs and school improvement initiatives based on scientifically based research.

2002 The Center for Advanced Studies in Measurement and Assessment (CASMA) begins interdisciplinary and international research - based initiatives, leading to advancements in the methods and practice of educational measurements and assessments.

The primary purpose of The Center for Advanced Studies in Measurement and Assessment (CASMA) is to pursue research - based initiatives that lead to advancements in the methodology and practice of educational measurement and assessment.

Rigorous and relevant curriculum based on state and local educational standards and initiatives;

She also studies the challenges of implementing educational policy, particularly standards - based reform and professional learning initiatives.

Expanded learning time initiatives, including afterschool and summer programs, should help lead our nation out of its narrow educational mindset by promoting communities in which children and youth are positioned as «makers and creators,» based on what they are passionate about.

On a regular basis, the Sofia City Library joins forces with the Maltese National Literacy Agency for various educational programmes and initiatives.

They include: Negar Azimi, writer and senior editor at Bidoun, an award - winning publishing, curatorial, and educational initiative with a focus on the Middle East and its diasporas; Gean Moreno, artistic director of Cannonball, a Miami — based nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of critical discourse and contemporary art through residencies, grants, commissions, and public programs; Aily Nash, co-curator of Projections, the New York Film Festival's artists» film and video section, and co-curator of the 2017 Whitney Biennial film program; and Wendy Yao, a publisher and founder of both the exhibition space 356 South Mission Road and Ooga Booga, a shop with two Los Angeles locations that specializes in independent books, music, art, and clothing.

Established in 1975 and based in New York, ICI works with curators and art spaces in the city and around the world to produce and present exhibitions, public programs, as well as educational initiatives for professionals.

The gallery also hopes to establish a new educational initiative for Harlem - based children in a joint venture with local non-profit institutions and schools.

Indigenous, community - based tourism initiatives are springing up, offering experiences that are adventurous, educational, and far more authentic than anything resorts have to offer.

My past work experience and extensive educational success has shaped me into a broad based and multifaceted IT Training Specialist with skills in technology - driven WBT initiatives, onsite client customized training programs and infrastructure consulting services.

India About Blog Educational Initiatives (EI) is an educational products company that leverages the twin layers of cutting edge educational research and technology based solutions.

Kansas City Missouri Public Schools (Kansas City, MO) 1987 — 2002 Director of Grants and Special Projects (2001 — 2002) • Successfully author and submit grant proposals resulting $ 7 million dollars raised for educational initiatives • Re-establish grant office for the District, oversee hiring of grant office staff, and manage daily operations • Develop procedures to identify funding sources and offer monthly grant writing seminars to local school staff • Support district schools with the development and implementing site - based technology plans • Published monthly grant newsletter informing school system of grant awards and offering best practices

The vision of 2020 Mom is brought to life through special projects and events including our annual educational forum, web - based provider training and certification, farm - to - table charity event, community coalition initiative, and other targeted outreach opportunities.

Consistent with its mission, Center initiatives focus on school - based prevention and intervention programs; childhood mental health and positive youth development; family strengthening; juvenile justice, court interventions and community safety; community health; system of care and cultural competency; and workforce development to advance educational success, health and well - being.

As a senior member of the Baer Prevention Initiatives Dissemination Program at Boston Children's Hospital, she is working on developing and disseminating web - based educational resources for clinicians and for parents who are concerned about depression.

India About Blog Educational Initiatives (EI) is an educational products company that leverages the twin layers of cutting edge educational research and technology based solutions.

Sales Associate of the Year is based on a number of criteria, including years with the Century 21 system; years as a Centurion producer and Top 21 member; participation in real estate board activities and fundraising initiatives; conference attendance; use of company tools, systems, educational programs, and the referral network; quality service; and nominations from sales representatives and brokers.