Sentences with phrase «for deep reform»

However, by the time Sizer wrote his seminal 1985 report, A Study of High Schools, and A Nation at Risk warned of education failure and the need for deep reform, that earlier sense of utopia was slipping away.

It is our hope that this global recognition of Dr. Rodchenkov's story by the Academy will continue to shed sunlight on decades of Russian interference, and the need for deep reform to protect clean athletes and to uphold the Olympic ideal and ethics of fair play by all nations on the world stage.»

Not exact matches

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His visit is the first to the U.K. since he became crown prince in June 2017 (he is also defense minister) and since Saudi Arabia started its «major program of domestic reforms,» with the U.K. government hoping for deeper relations with the Middle Eastern superpower.

President Emmanuel Macron of France proposed in a speech last September some deep reforms in this regard, including a common budget for the euro zone.

They called for immediate steps to reopen banks and said any deal must address debt sustainability - code for reducing Athens» crushing debt - but gave no hint of concessions from the Greek side towards its creditors» demands for deep spending cuts and far - reaching reforms of pensions and labour markets.

NELP combines deep policy chops with tangible action — via partnerships with grassroots groups and leadership on advocacy campaigns around the nation — to fight for real reforms that change lives.

The prime minister hailed Friday's accord as «a successful negotiation» for his country, while the Eurogroup said Greece has committed itself to «a broader and deeper structural reform process» and many observers have described the pact as a capitulation on Athens» part.

For all the talk of reform — Orwellian EMU - speak for austerity — Italy is digging itself deeper into one hole even as it claws itself out of another, its industries relentlessly hollowed oFor all the talk of reform — Orwellian EMU - speak for austerity — Italy is digging itself deeper into one hole even as it claws itself out of another, its industries relentlessly hollowed ofor austerity — Italy is digging itself deeper into one hole even as it claws itself out of another, its industries relentlessly hollowed out.

Donald Trump managed to close out his first year in the White House with a major tax reform package that had something for everyone, except for homeowners in deep - blue states, but most especially for investors.

Luther's impatient arguments for the reform of sacramental practice and theology, and his frequent vilification of received usages and opinions, should not therefore be allowed to obscure what might be called his «deep catholic» commitment to the sacramentality of grace, with its unmistakable Patristic resonances.

This practice reforms us through «a set of deep convictions about what time is for.»

Imagine that: an American with nuanced views, who grew up steeped in the rich history of sportsmanship and individual freedom that runs deep in our country but who also advocates for responsible gun policy reform.

The so - called Tridentine rite, of course, far from being «medieval» has roots deep in pre-medieval antiquity (it is in any case a strange view of history in which the Counter-Reformation took place in the middle ages), and is a living manifestation of the Newmanian principle of development, wherebya process of continuous change is inevitable if the essence of the Church's faith is to remain the same: for, as The Catholic Herald pointed out in its admirable leader, the reforms of Pope St Pius V, enshrined in the Missal of 1570, itself containing ancient elements, «were inspired by the Council of Trent.

I hope that is not confused with «umbrage» or a lack of appreciation, especially since that would undercut, not enhance, any true attempt at the deep reform for which George Weigel and I both pray.

Do you think I'm so deep into the topic of school food reform that I can no longer see the forest for the trees?

Ultimately, people will gravitate towards closed rather than open primaries in my view: (i) open primaries would need state involvement so are a deeper proposition (you need to run them concurrently and they would be too costly for the parties if done properly); (ii) vested interests may well prevail if the proposed reform is not building on the current system (as indeed they have in the Tory party where they experimented with this quarter - heartedly).

Making the authority over the district permanent would «build predictability into the system, which is important for bringing about the deep, long - range reforms that are needed.»

The tools available today are none other than deep reforms in the periphery, wealth transfers from the core to reinforce those reforms, and an overall more effective plan for European economic governance.

All 22 female U.S. senators, Republicans and Democrats, penned a joint letter to Senate leaders complaining of their «deep disappointment» that the Senate has «failed» to push through sexual harassment reform for congressional workers.

This means in real life often the revision of the law stems from public outcry for past malpractices, rather than a deeper appreciation of the philosophical principles behind the law or recognition of the possible benefits from the reform.

People for New York is loosely designed on the concept behind the now - defunct Committee to Save New York, which was funded by deep - pocketed business and real estate interests in support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top policy proposals (pension and tax reform, the property tax cap etc.) in the early years of his governship.

Di Grazia, a Californian who had last made stops in Kansas City and Missouri's St. Louis County, reached outside the department to bring in free - thinking civilians as some of his top aides and reached deep into the ranks to find ideas for reform.

«Brian has been a leading voice in the fight for comprehensive criminal justice reform, and has shown a deep commitment to not just talking about issues of social justice, but actually delivering results.

«It is regrettable that the publication of Key Stage 2 SATs results today has been marred by the Government's mishandling of curriculum and assessment reforms which has created deep anxiety, confusion and uncertainty for pupils and schools.

The group has been especially active in the handful of competitive primaries this month for Assembly and Senate races, counteracting heavy spending by deep - pocketed groups that have been supportive of education reform and charter schools.

Our goal: deeper and wider reform — building on the values, principles and idealism of the NHS to create for the next decade an NHS that is:

«I have spoken with the de Blasio Administration about the urgent need for reforms and called for substantive changes that include splitting the responsibilities of ACS into different agencies; implementing rigorous oversight over contract agencies; adequately training and supervising caseworkers; and providing deeper ongoing supports to children in foster care or child preventative services.»

The controversial reform plan that is still being negotiated in Washington, D.C. would either modify or completely eliminate the ability of New Yorkers to deduct state and local taxes from federal tax burdens and likely have deep economic impact for

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an ethics reform package on Wednesday that would impose tight new restrictions on deep - pocketed outside spending groups in New York elections, but has also drawn criticism for sweeping new disclosure requirements it will place on nonprofit lobbying groups and donors.

For example, they point out that investments in country capacity building have been inadequate and difficult to track, arrangements for fair and timely sharing of patient samples remain weak, and reform efforts at WHO have focused on operational issues but have neglected to address deeper institutional shortcominFor example, they point out that investments in country capacity building have been inadequate and difficult to track, arrangements for fair and timely sharing of patient samples remain weak, and reform efforts at WHO have focused on operational issues but have neglected to address deeper institutional shortcominfor fair and timely sharing of patient samples remain weak, and reform efforts at WHO have focused on operational issues but have neglected to address deeper institutional shortcomings.

The Directing Award: U.S. Documentary was presented to: Peter Nicks for his film The Force — This cinema verité look at the long - troubled Oakland Police Department goes deep inside their struggles to confront federal demands for reform, a popular uprising following events in Ferguson and an explosive scandal.

«Feuer draws on those teachings - and on his deep experience in applying science to educational problems - to build a timely and persuasive case for a patient and incremental approach to education reform.»

The list includes some good news for education reformers, including an examination of how one state is already seeing positive results from its decision to put a high - quality curriculum at the heart of its reform efforts; a look at how the hottest show on Broadway is inspiring a generation of students to explore American history; and a deep dive into the world of higher education with an array of new experiments that are making college degrees more accessible, especially for at - risk students.

Recent curriculum reforms in China are creating a demand for new ways to engage students in deeper learning experiences.

And it seems to me that my deepest passion has been for creating the reform vision, sharing it, and gettting support for it.

There didn't seem to be a natural constituency for the reform work, and that remains a deep challenge.

OECD's BIAC has also documented employers» wishes for deep curricular reforms to modernize content and embed competencies in order to meet today's market needs.

As my colleague Mike McShane and I noted last fall in our book Common Core Meets Education Reform, support for Common Core was always a mile wide and an inch deep (and that «mile wide» was greatly aided by federal inducements that encouraged folks to embrace Common Core no matter how lukewarm their enthusiasm).

While contemporary organizing for education reform has deep historical roots, it has emerged as a widespread phenomenon in local districts across the country over the past 20 years.

Standards - based education reform is in deeper trouble than we knew, both the Washington - driven, No Child Left Behind version and the older versions that most states undertook for themselves in the years since A Nation at Risk (1983) and the Charlottesville education summit (1989).

But for this reviewer, the deeper issue lies elsewhere: the authors» narrow range of «reform» opportunities.

Will a Democratic wave election spell doom even for popular, reform - seeking Republicans in deep blue states, namely Charlie Baker (Massachusetts), Larry Hogan (Maryland), and Bruce Rauner (Illinois)?

Even more obviously, the two strategies for reform that emerged from the Advisory Committee on Governance, concurrently centralizing and decentralizing school management, could not easily coexist unless administrators and officials were committed at a deeper level to the ideas of democratic localism, teacher leadership, and parental authority over schooling.

Our new report for the Friedman Foundation, Pursuing Innovation, takes a deep dive into that proposal by documenting how much and what types of competition currently exist in K — 12 education, predicting which forms of competition are most likely to generate pressures for improvement in K — 12 education, and brainstorming policy attributes that will maximize the effectiveness of competition - based education reforms.

• A deep - seated belief in the inherent right of all children to a quality education; • A professional life dedicated to improving education for teachers and their students; • A passionate commitment to improving teaching and learning in America; • Unwavering dedication to the professional integrity and competence of teachers; • Visionary and boundless energy, eternal optimism, and expert leadership; • An innate capacity to inspire collaboration and mobilize support that enabled unparalleled achievements in the history of American education reform; and • A clear vision coupled with steadfast commitment and fierce determination which has led to historic milestones in American education and meaningful impact on teaching and learning.

Rothstein is a great choice for this one in that indeed he is an economist, but one of a few, really, who is deep into the research literature and who, accordingly, has a balanced set of research - based beliefs about value - added models (VAMs), their current uses in America's public schools, and what they can and can not do (theoretically) to support school reform.

The network and its leaders have developed a deep understanding of what it takes to catalyze education reform at the city level, as evidenced in the 2012 report Kick - Starting Reform — co-authored by CEE - Trust and Public Impact — which drew on profiles of three high - impact CEE - Trust members to identify lessons for reformers in other creform at the city level, as evidenced in the 2012 report Kick - Starting Reform — co-authored by CEE - Trust and Public Impact — which drew on profiles of three high - impact CEE - Trust members to identify lessons for reformers in other cReform — co-authored by CEE - Trust and Public Impact — which drew on profiles of three high - impact CEE - Trust members to identify lessons for reformers in other cities.

Research examining how effective leaders leverage incentives and penalties in our schools, districts, and state offices of education, then, is critical for a deeper understanding of how accountability can be a constructive force for meaningful education reform.

Six Republican presidential hopefuls head to New Hampshire this week to take part in an education summit where they will be expected to dive deep into their visions for education reform.