Sentences with phrase «enact public education policy»

Hobson applied to be a teacher fellow with StudentsFirst, Michelle Rhee's organization that works to enact public education policy that puts students» interests at the forefront.

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Her policy priorities included enacting term limits for state legislators and changing the state's funding formula for public education.

Through lobbying, advocacy, coalition building, citizen education and policy development, EPL / Environmental Advocates has been New York's environmental conscience - ensuring that environmental laws are enforced; that new measures are enacted when necessary; and that the public is informed of, and participates in, important environmental policy debates.

Founded for students, by students, SFER aims to change public opinion about what is happening — and what should be happening — in education, and help to enact policies that are built for lasting success.

A group of educators and state legislators have filed suit against Hanna Skandera, the secretary - designate of the New Mexico Public Education Department, seeking to invalidate the department's teacher evaluation policies that Skandera enacted without legislative approval.

In short, if those in our nation's capital want to modify federal education policy along lines preferred by the public at large, they will enact a law that resembles the bipartisan bill passed by the Senate.

They examine the startlingly broad range of education policy changes enacted in Florida during Bush's first term, including moves toward privatization with a voucher system, more government control of public education institutions with centralized accountability mechanisms, and a «superboard» for all public education.

It is our hope that we can collaborate with the incoming Secretary of Education to enact policies that support increased access to high - quality public magnet schools that promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students.»

The chronic underfunding of special education on the federal level, and public education in general on the State level, have led the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to enact policies that many say harm Texas education on the federal level, and public education in general on the State level, have led the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to enact policies that many say harm Texas education in general on the State level, have led the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to enact policies that many say harm Texas Education Agency (TEA) to enact policies that many say harm Texas children.