Sentences with phrase «for civic roles»

The need to avoid deterring strong candidates from standing for civic roles is one reason behind a widespread desire to address the fact that the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act allows for just one penalty: declaring the post vacant.

The goals of our education system include improving student learning opportunities, strengthening educational attainment, providing alternatives that fit student needs, and integrating our diverse citizenry, while preparing young people for their civic roles in a democracy.

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Zuckerberg said that Facebook could move far beyond its roots as a network for friends and families to communicate, suggesting that it can play a role in five areas, all of which he referred to as «communities,» ranging from strengthening traditional institutions, to providing help during and after crises, to boosting civic engagement.

1 is 1 project, to become the digitalization assistant for all industries; 3 is the three roles of connector, toolbox and ecosystem builder; 5 is the five remits of civic services, consumption, manufacturing services, health and environmental protection; and 7 refers to the seven tools of public accounts, mini programs, mobile payments, social media advertising, safety capabilities and something referred to as big - smart - cloud: big data, AI capabilities and cloud computing.

For as Aristotle reminds us, in a world of administration without politics, our only civic role is to execute orders, which is another way of saying, only to obey.

Lasch finds support in Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique (1963) for his contention that the loss of common life and the decline in women's civic roles fueled the frustration that gave rise to the feminism of the 1960s.

What attracted me to the Conservative Party was its values: a limited role for the state, civic virtue, pragmatism, individual responsibility.

This involved bringing together different local organisations and political and civic leaders to present information on their roles in working for sustainability, but also to hear the students» views and work on addressing environmental challenges.

Ms. O'Kane, 61, of Orient programs director for the North Fork Environmental Council, lost by more than 1,300 votes when she last ran, but she's continued to play an active role in civic endeavors in the two years since.

The leadership of the Governor will help our students develop a greater degree of civic participation and responsibility for their role in New York's future.»

«I ran for NYC Council in 1997 after a career as a teacher, city planner, small business owner, district manager of a community board, and having held a number of civic leadership roles.»

Through participation in this civic leadership development program; students will become deeply familiar with the 1st & 19th Amendments guaranteed in the US Constitution and the role each amendment played in securing greater gender equity for women and appreciate the historical significance of Seneca Falls, NY as the Birthplace of Women's Rights in America.

At the University of Connecticut's Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work, we believe that social workers and nonprofit agencies play an important role in bipartisan voter registration and civic engagement.

But his insights are critical for K — 12 education, particularly those of us concerned with civic education and the citizen - making role of schools.

Interestingly, Kahne's study found that even mainstream online role - playing games (such as World of Warcraft) that don't contain explicit social messages can still have a civic dimension because they encourage players to work collaboratively, hone negotiating skills, and provide opportunities for more experienced players to guide the newbies.

We see it in important initiatives such as iCivics, where Supreme Court Justice Emeritus Sandra Day O'Connor has led a national movement to use gaming to teach civics, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, where simulations are demonstrating how role - playing games can bring the legislative process to life for kids.

The quest for truth is quickly subordinated to civic uplift when teachers see their role as fostering certain civic dispositions in their students.

AACTE is among the 50 national education groups representing teachers, principals, superintendents, parents, and other civic organizations that have issued a joint statement in support of public education and are celebrating the critical roles for public schools in developing future generations of successful citizens.

By Jan Brennan Can one semester of civics prepare metro Denver youth for an active and informed role in democracy and community life?

In particular, the material in this lesson provides opportunities for students to consider the messages they receive in school about their responsibilities as citizens, and to evaluate the role of civic education in a democracy.

Another jolt for L.A. schools as civic group seeks a role in fixing school district latimes.com/local/educatio...

Edited by James Harvey and Paul T. Hill, this book identifies roles for foundations and civic groups in defining strategies for big - city school reform, and ensuring that promised changes are implemented.

U.S. educators face a critical imperative: prepare all students for work and civic roles with the ability to compete, connect, and cooperate on an international scale.

A recent report from a prominent group of business and civic leaders called the Coalition for the Future of Detroit Schoolchildren anticipated a possible role for the mayor.

«Libraries play an important role in our civic and cultural life, and Sony believes that it's important to support public library systems as they expand their services and digital offerings, particularly eBooks,» said Phil Lubell, vice president for Sony's Reader business.

For Freedoms believes that art and artists, like other civic institutions and citizens, have an important role in shaping our society.

While the FES sees urban planners and city administrators playing a key role in this overall change, they also recognize the need for a civic movement and active politicians.

She has served in leadership roles in a number of civic and professional organizations, including as president of the Nashville - chapter of the Lawyers» Association for Women.

Ross» s professional and civic roles have included serving as chairman of the Business Crimes and Compliance Practice Group of Lex Mundi, and as chairman of the board of KIPP Academy Nashville, a public charter school for at risk children.

Part of a lawyer's role in defending a criminal case involving a guilty defendant is to perform the larger civic role of constantly monitoring the law enforcement system for police misconduct that incidentally benefits the client (and that is one reason why a court doesn't want to let a lawyer withdraw when the defendant is likely to be guilty but there are indications of police misconduct in the case).

Ms. Senft also has served non-profit organizations whose mission she champions including acting in the role of Treasurer and on the executive board of Network 2000 whose mission is to place women on corporate boards and to mentor rising female executives; serving as elected board member for the Coalition of Geriatric Services in Maryland, whose mission is to expand compassionate alternative services to seniors at home and in residential living; and as Vice President of the Roland Park Civic League for six years, whose focus is on civic engagement and the preservation of historic green space in Baltimore City, the monitoring of other land developments and the creation of a 100 year Master Plan for the preservation and modernization of the historic garden community designed by the Olmsted Brothers.