Sentences with phrase «expand access to such programs»

Although the policymaker's challenge is to figure out how to expand access to such programs while preserving quality, evidence suggests that investment in early childhood education has the potential to significantly address disparities that arise from family disadvantage.

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Amazon continues to expand both the offerings of the customer rewards program — which provides benefits such as expedited shipping, free access to Prime Video, and more — and the geographic regions where it's available.

He has defended the AP program against such criticisms in the past, but has also acknowledged their validity; in 2011 he conceded that «for schools that are expanding access to AP among unprepared students, they are probably using resources that could be better used elsewhere.»

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2016 - More school cafeterias are using strategies to increase consumption of fruits, vegetables and other healthy choices, while expanding student access to school meals through government programs such as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to a new national survey of school meal program operators.

Early college access: Spend $ 9 million to expand the state's Early College High School program, which gives high school students early access to college credits in high - demand industries such as technology, sports management and finance.

Speaking to an audience of approximately 300 people at the Johnson Community Center in East Harlem, Mark - Viverito called for new programs which would expand access to civil legal services, create new technology - focused programs in City high schools, as well as for expanding existing agencies and programs such as the Human Rights Commission.

In addition, the Erie County Department of Health provides a needle access program, the Expanded Syringe Access and Disposal Project of Western New York («ESAP»), to help prevent the spread of blood - borne illnesses, such as Hepatitis C and the HIV virus, among injection drug users who would otherwise reuse or share neaccess program, the Expanded Syringe Access and Disposal Project of Western New York («ESAP»), to help prevent the spread of blood - borne illnesses, such as Hepatitis C and the HIV virus, among injection drug users who would otherwise reuse or share neAccess and Disposal Project of Western New York («ESAP»), to help prevent the spread of blood - borne illnesses, such as Hepatitis C and the HIV virus, among injection drug users who would otherwise reuse or share needles.

Sobering, yes, and if we were single - mindedly dedicated — as perhaps Secretary DeVos is — to expanding and extending access to such programs, we might back off from results - linked accountability.

Kris Nordstrom, a consultant for the progressive N.C. Justice Center (the parent nonprofit for N.C. Policy Watch) and a former fiscal analyst for the legislature, warned legislators that their efforts would be better spent on proven methods, such as increasing access to pre-K programs, expanding instructional time, recruiting and retaining high - quality teachers, and addressing poverty - related issues such as mental health and child nutrition.

The purposes of Title IV, Part A are supporting LEAs in offering a well - rounded education and fostering safe, healthy, supportive, and drug - free environments, helping LEAs implement mental health awareness training programs, and supporting LEAs in expanding access to or coordinate resources for school - based counseling and mental health programs, such as through school - based mental health services partnership programs.

Because of the small size of many rural districts, launching innovative programs such as early - college initiatives in rural North Carolina or efforts to expand access to Advanced Placement courses in rural Tennessee is «impossible,» he added.

This video provides an overview of how the Partnership for Children and Youth is collaborating with partners such as Senator Mark DeSaulnier, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson and the National Summer Learning Association to expand access to quality summer - learning programs for low - income children across California.

One of the easiest ways Trump could make good on his promise to expand that access is to create a federal tax credit that incentivizes corporations to donate to state programs such as Florida's.

The funding could be accessed by repurposing a small percentage of Title II funds, which can already be used for residencies; by expanding the Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program and dedicating a specific percentage of these funds solely to such supported entry programs; or by allocating new dollars through the appropriations process.

Without access to a credit line, she couldn't afford some large expenditures, such as the $ 2,000 she'd need to complete a certification program that would have netted her free advertising and promotional opportunities to expand her business.

Subject to regulatory approval, the airlines plan to expand the scope of the agreement to include more destinations in each other's network and offer customer benefits such as frequent flyer program reciprocity and airport lounge access.

Matched members from United's MileagePlus and American's AAdvantage programs will get to enjoy almost all the benefits currently offered to Elevate Gold and Elevate Silver members during this period — such as: points earning bonuses, priority check - in, security clearance and boarding; free checked bag allowances; enhanced digital / social rewards; private discounts; an expanded advance purchase upgrade window for the airline's exclusive eight - seat First Class; complimentary space - available upgrades to the carrier's premium Main Cabin Select service; and complimentary access to the best seat assignments within Main Cabin.

California and Oregon have launched programs to assist low - income families in accessing cars, including electric vehicles; such programs should be expanded and replicated in states all over the country.

Home visiting programs have proven to be beneficial for parents and children, 32 but funding for these programs is inadequate, 33 significantly limiting access.34 Governors can identify strategies to leverage alternative sources of funding — such as Medicaid — to expand the reach of home visiting.

Additional funding for Head Start would allow programs such as those the Chambliss Center supports to expand access to more families.

The Academy advocates to protect and expand federal anti-poverty and safety net programs, including those that provide health care (and access to health care through Medicaid and CHIP), early education (such as Head Start and Early Head Start), quality child care, affordable housing and home visiting, as well as critical nutrition assistance programs like WIC, SNAP, school meals, and summer feeding programs.