Sentences with phrase «for great schools for every child»

«The mailer thanked a number of legislators for their support for great schools for every child,» Kara Neidhardt, a spokeswoman for Families for Excellent Schools, said in an email.

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Greater attention to treating children with language disorders, such as stuttering, also drives demand for these professionals, about half of whom are employed by schools, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

PNC is committed to engaging with nonprofits to enhance educational opportunities, specifically through Grow Up Great, a $ 350 million initiative created in 2004 to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life.

There a great deal exponentially increasing headwinds as you push to higher incomes (much higher taxes, required child care for two working parents, professional school student loans).

We remain great allies in the school PTA; we have the same hopes for our children's education; we have similar taste in everything from clothes to interior decoration.

One does not have to abhor homosexuality in order to understand that the recent change in law has opened a wide door that will leave the school system, and children in general, vulnerable to further legal changes that will always go towards greater licentiousness, and less protection for the vulnerable.

She reminded the House of the immense contributions that people of faith are making to the well - being of the nation — schools, food banks, social support, child care and many others - and concluded that there is a need for greater religious literacy.

A larger population would mean more children, and hence a greater demand for schools, teachers, books, transportation, and so forth.

His resistance turns into misbehavior, which eventually leads to a greater conflict when school authorities decide to send him off to a residential institution for children with special needs.

As the Children's Schools and Families Bill 2009/2010 hurtles towards Royal Assent via the debating of committee stage amendments, there is a great deal at stake for home schoolers in particular and liberty in general.

Schools that are racially integrated — assuming that the way integration is achieved promotes unity rather than division in the community — will have the greatest need and opportunity to provide those daily experiences that make this real for children.

Thank you God that the children in school got shot because it must be for the greater good and part of Your plan?

Americans want great schools for their children, safe neighborhoods for their families, and good jobs for themselves.

When the economy worsens, some parents can't afford to provide meals for their children everyday, but kids can get a free or reduced - price meal at school, so there's greater demand for our products in schools.»

It also gives some in - depth insight into what's involved with organic farming, making it a great education tool for school children.

He serves as the Chef & Child Chair for the Baltimore Chapter of The American Culinary Federation, sits on the Board of The Great Kids Farm for Baltimore City Schools, and advises curriculum for the Stratford University Culinary Program.

In total the foundation has worked with nearly 50 New Orleans schools and organizations, providing $ 300,000 to New Orleans Outreach for after - school assistance; $ 127,550 to the New Orleans Recreation Department to help with initial costs in the restoration of Pontchartrain Park; $ 78,000 to Best Buddies Louisiana, which facilitates one - to - one friendships for adults with intellectual disabilities; and $ 74,000 to the Greater New Orleans Rebuild Child Care Collaborative, to restore child - care facilities lost to KatChild Care Collaborative, to restore child - care facilities lost to Katchild - care facilities lost to Katrina.

This is a great program to supplement your home school teachings with or to prep your child for school.

But the last biting incident he had at school set into motion a chain of events that led us to a great child development specialist, who sent us to a kick - ass occupational therapist and also helped us find a therapeutic aide for him in the classroom.

Sometimes it's hard to know what questions to ask: Even if a school looks great on paper, it still might not be the right «fit» for your child.

It offers a great introduction to why positively involved dads are so important for the children at your school... and how to boost your father - engagement.

Facebook, when not stealing your data to help the Russians tell you that Hillary Clinton is selling uranium to children in the basement of a pizza place, is a great place for the people from your high school who used to smoke things they found in ditches to scream about wisdom.

Waldorf School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the child.

I think it is important to point out that this isn't just an issue for middle class families who care deeply about their child's diet and are able to provide abundant healthy food choices but school menus have great impact on many, many poor children who, through no fault of their own and often with no agency to change the situation, end up being pawns in the lunch tray wars.

Led by headteachers, supported by a committed bursar or business manager and passionate school cooks, these schools are focusing on the things that encourage children and parents to opt for a school meal: great food; social aspects such as short queues and being able to eat with friends; a nice place to eat; affordable prices; school food being seen as the cool or attractive thing to go for.

Clubs and groups are a great opportunity for your children to practice socializing with new friends and, away from the pressures of school, this can really help with insecurities and help build confidence.

A great way to ease some of your child's anxiety about going back to school is by getting your home ready for the transition.

It's so great to know that there are certain organizations that would create such a wonderful and helpful website for parents with children who are starting school.

I help to run an after school science club for KS2 children — this looks like a great mixture of messiness and investigation for some of our younger ones.

Hoefle gives a great example when she talks about how a mom's desire to greet her children with fresh - from - the - oven homemade cookies after school, just like her mother did for her when she was young, wasn't shared by her partner.

Specifically, for fathers, higher expectations about their children's educational level, and greater level / frequency of interest and direct involvement in children's learning, education and schools, are associated strongly with better educational outcomes for their children, including: • better exam / test / class results • higher level of educational qualification • greater progress at school • better attitudes towards school (e.g. enjoyment) • higher educational expectations • better behaviour at school (e.g. reduced risk of suspension or expulsion)(for discussion / review of all this research, see Goldman, 2005).

They need to do a great job in educating children, and we need to insist on schools being accountable for education.

SSP is a great way to help children and adults move through major transitions (such as starting school, starting a new job, going on vacation) and prepare for participation in other therapeutic interventions.

They are a great option for school items that need to be labeled with a child's name, or for marking drinking containers or personal items with sibling's names.

This is a great project to do with your children when they are having to miss school for a snow day!

So instead of worrying about DeVos, we really should be focusing on: (1) Congressional Republicans, who've already shown great enthusiasm for weakening the nutrition standards for school meals and limiting their accessibility to low - income kids (see my Civil Eats piece, «3 Things You Need to Know About the House School Food Bill «-RRB-; (2) the as - yet - unscheduled confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, during which we're likely to get more information on how he views the NSLP; and (3) whoever eventually is appointed Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, the USDA official directly in charge of child nutrition proschool meals and limiting their accessibility to low - income kids (see my Civil Eats piece, «3 Things You Need to Know About the House School Food Bill «-RRB-; (2) the as - yet - unscheduled confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, during which we're likely to get more information on how he views the NSLP; and (3) whoever eventually is appointed Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, the USDA official directly in charge of child nutrition proSchool Food Bill «-RRB-; (2) the as - yet - unscheduled confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, during which we're likely to get more information on how he views the NSLP; and (3) whoever eventually is appointed Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, the USDA official directly in charge of child nutrition programs.

The scholarship enabled me to complete a Master's Degree — an accomplishment that opened doors to new opportunities in school nutrition that later empowered me to seek a Ph.D, and still greater opportunities for all children to have healthy meals and develop healthy food habits.

During an appearance on Great Day Houston I shared a few ideas with host Debra Duncan on how to get your children emotionally prepared for the upcoming school year.

The school sports therapist is a great resource for learning ways to minimize injury and keep your child safe during sports season.

Putting play time into the morning routine is a great way to start the day — even for school children.

Most home schooling parents are quite friendly (we like sharing things or we wouldn't enjoy teaching our children, but we also love learning and have lots to learn as we home school our children, so we want to know others and hear what they have to say - it makes for great socializing).

This is, what we think is, the greatest benefit of home schooling your children: you will be able to create a tailor - made education for your child — one that directly fits their learning needs.

In these cases, hiring a professional tutor is a great support method for home schooled children.

But having more money in the pool also improves the food that can be served, and while I believe some parents at these schools complain, I've also heard anecdotally that when every child and teacher is sitting down to the same meal, it can have benefits like a more cohesive environment, opportunities for informal nutrition education, and a greater likelihood that kids will try new foods.

Spend a few minutes crafting and you can have a beautiful gift for your child's teacher which will be a great way to decorate their classroom at the start of the new... MORE school year.

In addition to before - and after - school care, there is a great demand for infant and sick - child care, odd - shift child care and low - income slots, the study said.

-- Whether your child tends toward the bully or the bullied, Dr. O has great advice for preparing kids to go back to school and preparing parents to recognize the signs of bullying.

To help your little ones gear up for a great fall, here are the 26 biggest back to school trends for young children according to Pinterest.

As your child gets older, and the demands of school grow greater, swap out the play area for a desk.

Edible Water Beads for Sensory Play — Making these beads is a great project for older kids, but playing with them is equally fun for both young children and school - aged kids.