Sentences with phrase «encourage state chiefs»

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That statute significantly reformed and strengthened the State's program for encouraging the growth of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, a program in which the Chief Diversity Officer will play a central, coordinating role.

By May 2009, two months prior to the announcement of the preliminary Race to the Top guidelines, 46 governors and chiefs had already signed a memorandum of agreement that encouraged the federal government to «provide key financial support» for the Common Core State Standards «through the Race to the Top Fund» and the development of common assessments.

The National Governors Association and Council of Chief State School Officers could lead the development of common standards for evidence use within state school systems and encourage their implementaState School Officers could lead the development of common standards for evidence use within state school systems and encourage their implementastate school systems and encourage their implementation.

The March 14 to 15 trip to the Miami area was for lawmakers to learn about Florida's Tax Credit Scholarships Program, a controversial initiative that gives dollar - for - dollar state tax credits to encourage companies to donate scholarship money for low - income children attending private schools, according to Darrell Allison, the director and chief lobbyist for Parents for Educational Freedom (PEFNC).

Chris Minnich, executive director, Council of Chief State School Officers: «Congress must reauthorize ESEA this year to create a long - term, stable federal policy that gives states additional flexibility and encourages states and schools to innovate, while at the same time holding us accountable for results.»

The standards, which were developed jointly by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers and released in 2010, are designed to be more rigorous than the current standards in most states, and to encourage deeper critical thinking.

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Allison Friend, Hogan Lovells Chief Human Resources Officer in the Americas, stated that the firm is encouraging «flash feedback,» meaning associates get at least three people's reviews of their performance every three months.

FARE Chief Executive, Michael Thorn was particularly encouraged by Labor's acknowledgement that children must be protected from alcohol advertising, it's timing coming just days before another alcohol - drenched State of Origin game.