Sentences with phrase «excellent initiatives in»

Baby Castles is an excellent initiative in NYC.

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We're excited to be partnering with the Company of Young Professionals program in 2016 - 17, to expand this excellent networking and development initiative to young leaders in Richmond,» said Rob Akimow, Chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

MEC has been a customer of Bullfrog Power since 2007, and has a long history in Vancouver, making them an excellent bridge between SPEC's education programs and Bullfrog's energy initiatives.

Our ideal is to train them in individual initiative, to develop independent judgment and control, to throw them on their own resources — which is excellent when they have the resources!

RA rolled out an excellent implementation guide for Latin American coffee farmers, which I'll be writing about, and told me about a couple of other upcoming initiatives that I am excited about — in spite of what the expression on my face might suggest.

Quality, affordable, varied food and drink options paired with a number of fan - first initiatives will make for an excellent stadium experience... all in a spaceship.

That is significant progress and the downward trend is continuing through excellent public health initiatives and development work in the country (including improving breastfeeding practices).

«Not only does Bird - a-thon play a crucial role in supporting our initiatives at the statewide and local levels, it provides excellent opportunities for friends and families to get out in the field and strengthen their own connections with nature.

The annual EMPower Learning Collaborative Meetings convene hospitals across the initiative to build upon the excellent work that has been achieved in implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding towards Baby - Friendly designation.

(For inspiration, see this excellent case study of how Facebook Ads helped defeat a Florida ballot initiative in 2011.)

We are always looking at new and better ways to make the highway even safer, and Governor Cuomo's Text Stops initiative is an excellent way for drivers to stay in touch while recognizing the dangers of using mobile devices while driving.»

But none of this may matter in the long run because it's an excellent field operation and GOTV initiative that will win the office of Borough President.

«In the past, time abroad showed initiative, but in the current climate, promotion is more likely to be based on publications, the topic of specialisation... and excellent references,» says Tracy Hussell, education secretary of the British Society of ImmunologIn the past, time abroad showed initiative, but in the current climate, promotion is more likely to be based on publications, the topic of specialisation... and excellent references,» says Tracy Hussell, education secretary of the British Society of Immunologin the current climate, promotion is more likely to be based on publications, the topic of specialisation... and excellent references,» says Tracy Hussell, education secretary of the British Society of Immunology.

«In many ways it is an excellent initiative,» says Joel Duff, Ontario chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students, «and for the first time in Canada, a segment of the student population is going have a guaranteed minimum standard in terms of accessibility.&raquIn many ways it is an excellent initiative,» says Joel Duff, Ontario chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students, «and for the first time in Canada, a segment of the student population is going have a guaranteed minimum standard in terms of accessibility.&raquin Canada, a segment of the student population is going have a guaranteed minimum standard in terms of accessibility.&raquin terms of accessibility.»

The Offensive Sciences, unique initiative in Europe, allows for the first time to support excellent cross-border research projects thanks to the cofinancing granted by States of Bade - Wurtemberg and of Rhineland - Palatinate, the Region Alsace and of the European Union.

«This award indicates that we are making excellent progress and provides us with the opportunity to expand our initiatives to move discoveries from the bench to the bedside, leading to improvements in health.»

Initiatives such as these not only help to establish excellent links with other schools in the community, but also create learning opportunities for pupils and teachers that will be remembered.

Sharon Barry, Westminster Kingsway College Programme Manager, says: «This type of initiative is an excellent way for our apprentices to compete at the very highest level in a real - world business environment.

However, states and school districts often struggle to prepare and retain high - quality educators, and in 2014, the Department of Education made having an equal distribution of effective teachers a national priority with its announcement of the «Excellent Educators for All» initiative.

The new initiative, called «Excellent Educators for All,» aims to bring states into compliance with a teacher equity mandate in the No Child Left Behind Act, the George W. Bush - era law that requires states to reward and punish schools based on standardized test scores.

The Harlandale Independent School District, in south - central San Antonio, Texas, has joined the national Opportunity Culture initiative to extend the reach of excellent teachers and their teams to more students, for more pay, within recurring budgets.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners and Superintendent Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee are pleased to join The Mind Trust in announcing a new initiative that will leverage the talent of excellent leaders, the power of a new law, and the support of district resources to multiply the number of high quality schools serving students in IPS.

Sir Alasdair said he had confidence in the Pupil Deprivation Grant and Schools Challenge Cymru which he called «an excellent initiative».

In 2011, we launched our Opportunity Culture initiative to help the U.S. close achievement gaps and meet rising global standards by extending the reach of excellent teachers to more students.

Launched in 2011, Project Leadership and Investment for Transformation, or L.I.F.T., is a five - year initiative in nine low - performing schools in Charlotte, North Carolina.35 The project focuses on innovative strategies to provide students with extended learning time and increased access to technology while supporting community engagement and excellent teaching.36 Project L.I.F.T. worked with Public Impact — a nonprofit organization that works with school districts to create innovative school models — to design hybrid teacher - leader roles that «extend the reach» of high - performing teachers to more students.37 These «multi-classroom leaders» continue to teach while leading teams of teachers and assuming responsibility for the learning of all students taught by their team.38 For this advanced role, teachers earn supplements of up to $ 23,000 annually, funded sustainably by reallocating funds within current budgets.39

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The new lobbying entity includes most of the same groups that spent in excess of $ 6 million lobbying for Malloy's initial education reform initiative, including ConnCAN, the Achievement First, Inc. charter school management company, the Northeast Charter School Network and Families for Excellent Schools, another pro-charter group entity.

Over the past year and a half, Families for Excellent Schools — using a variety of aliases — has spent nearly $ 1.5 million in a record - breaking effort to lobby and persuade Connecticut legislators to support Governor Dannel Malloy's unfair, inappropriate and discriminatory «education reform» initiatives.

This year Families for Excellent Schools has spent nearly $ 1.2 million lobbying in favor of Governor Malloy's charter school and education reform initiatives.

Future Ready Schools (FRS), led by the Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, announced Future Ready Librarians, an expansion of the FRS initiative aimed at positioning librarians as leaders in the digital transformation of learning.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has made Texas the first state to support multiple districts in creating anb Opportunity Culture, joining the national initiative designed to extend the reach of excellent teachers and their teams to more students, for more pay, within recurring budgets.

In keeping with Acura's «Safety Through Innovation» initiative, the 2012 ZDX provides excellent safety for its passengers, including the application of Acura's Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure.

General OS performance was excellent — helped undoubtedly by Android 4.1 and its «Project Butter» initiative which is said to vastly improve touch response and smoothness in Android.

The paper was an excellent summary of how various initiatives have contributed, over time, to changes in canine health and welfare.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors and outdoors Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive High drives and excellent mental focus Athletic, excellent conformation, and excellent endurance Able to take, and learn from, a correction High initiative Low fearfulness Submissive to Dominant: depends upon the nature of the work Low other - dog aggression is preferred, but not always a requirement Quiet: unless barking is needed for the work If used for protection, will follow through and bite with intention, if not used for protection, then little to no aggression in most circumstances Easily Housetrained

Overall however, this is an excellent initiative that Sony have started in order to bring new titles to their platform in China and worldwide.

Each project serves not only to deliver an artistically excellent and socially relevant body of work, but most importantly, to identify the people and initiatives that already are creating change in our community — and that we can invest in and create with in the future.

I encourage you to read «In Kansas, Climate Skeptics Embrace Cleaner Energy,» Leslie Kaufman's excellent story on enthusiastic energy - saving initiatives in a community largely resistant to the «climate crisis.&raquIn Kansas, Climate Skeptics Embrace Cleaner Energy,» Leslie Kaufman's excellent story on enthusiastic energy - saving initiatives in a community largely resistant to the «climate crisis.&raquin a community largely resistant to the «climate crisis.»

The United Nations Food Gardens initiative was developed from the premise that community food gardens can serve as an excellent source of local produce while also empowering communities to grow food in an increasingly urbanizing world.

This and other top - down approaches while appearing to present an excellent solution on paper - often results in exclusion of effective community - based initiatives.

This survey presents an excellent, comprehensive overview that should be of interest to every law firm involved in or contemplating a diversity initiative.

The Job Shadowing Justice Bus is an initiative of the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) to raise awareness of the excellent opportunities that exist in rural Alberta.

This year, more than 100 in - house counsel and teams took the time to explain the initiatives they have put in place in pursuit of providing excellent counsel and service to their organisations.

It goes without saying how initiatives such as Arnhem Bitcoinstad are doing an excellent job of putting Bitcoin on the map in Europe.

Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast - paced, deadline - driven, detail - oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, administrative abilities, and decision - making skills.

Thank you to Adrienne Tom and Career Impressions for their excellent leadership in this initiative.

You will be responsible for: • Dealing with incoming telephone calls • Assisting customers with their enquiries • Ensuring that every customer receives a positive customer experience on every contact • Promote the brand positively maintaining brand integrity The ideal candidate will have: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Customer Service background • Ability to multi-task • Ability to deal with complaints or difficult calls whilst maintaining professionalism and empathy at all times • Resilience to take high volume of calls on a daily basis • Ability to explain products • Driven to hit targets • Work well in a team and on own initiative • Ability to listen and build rapport and understanding with customers What you will get in return: • Free onsite car park • Succession planning / development opportunities • Investment time to develop • Incentives • Quality coaching — monitor and assess with TM • Get involved in training other new starters Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern between: 08:45 — 19:30 and 1 in 5 Saturdays In return our client is offering a competitive annual salary, annual bonus, lucrative pension scheme and free parkinin a team and on own initiative • Ability to listen and build rapport and understanding with customers What you will get in return: • Free onsite car park • Succession planning / development opportunities • Investment time to develop • Incentives • Quality coaching — monitor and assess with TM • Get involved in training other new starters Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern between: 08:45 — 19:30 and 1 in 5 Saturdays In return our client is offering a competitive annual salary, annual bonus, lucrative pension scheme and free parkinin return: • Free onsite car park • Succession planning / development opportunities • Investment time to develop • Incentives • Quality coaching — monitor and assess with TM • Get involved in training other new starters Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern between: 08:45 — 19:30 and 1 in 5 Saturdays In return our client is offering a competitive annual salary, annual bonus, lucrative pension scheme and free parkinin training other new starters Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern between: 08:45 — 19:30 and 1 in 5 Saturdays In return our client is offering a competitive annual salary, annual bonus, lucrative pension scheme and free parkinin 5 Saturdays In return our client is offering a competitive annual salary, annual bonus, lucrative pension scheme and free parkinIn return our client is offering a competitive annual salary, annual bonus, lucrative pension scheme and free parking.

The ability to work in a consultancy environment, with attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and show initiative and successfully manage time to meet project deadlines

Lead a team of twenty and provide excellent service quality in line with the quality service framework and initiatives of the center

Innovative and reliable individual with proven ability to achieve organizational goals while displaying effective multi-tasking and time management skills Proactive with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with different personalities including clients and vendors as well as working on own initiative.