Sentences with phrase «for practical reform»

[5] Ruddock, P., (Attorney - General) and Vanstone, A., (Minister for Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs), Delivering Better outcomes in native title — update on Government's plan for practical reform, Press Release, 23 November 2005.

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He does not discuss the practical implications of his reform for foster care, adoption, child - custody suits, and the like.

These students would also be gaining practical skills for understanding and reforming the institutions in which they will subsequently serve.

But the fact remains that generations of youth were energized by what they experienced as a new vision of what it means to be a Christian, that the mainline Protestant churches formed ecumenical organizations to work together to implement the new vision, and that, finally, in the depression, many of their practical proposals for social reform were implemented.

There are a holy host of practical and historical reasons for opposing the pledges being signed by many Republican presidential candidates: the anti-tax pledge promoted by Americans for Tax Reform and its founder, Grover Norquist; the «Marriage Vow» of the Family Leader organization opposing same - sex marriage and «Sharia Islam»; and the «Pro-Life Leadership Pledge» calling for pro-life appointees to government offices.

MSI has developed this new online resource for anyone interested in, or working towards, legal or practical reforms to ensure every woman's right to access safe abortion services wherever she lives in the world.»

An inkling of the movement for constitutional reform at the practical level of electoral politics may be traced to the Joint Commission on the Constitution set up in 1981 by the Alliance, with the purpose to «examine the policies for reform of the British constitution, in particular of the electoral system... that our parties should present together at the next election for implementation» (Joint Liberal / SDP Alliance Commission on Constitutional Reform 198reform at the practical level of electoral politics may be traced to the Joint Commission on the Constitution set up in 1981 by the Alliance, with the purpose to «examine the policies for reform of the British constitution, in particular of the electoral system... that our parties should present together at the next election for implementation» (Joint Liberal / SDP Alliance Commission on Constitutional Reform 198reform of the British constitution, in particular of the electoral system... that our parties should present together at the next election for implementation» (Joint Liberal / SDP Alliance Commission on Constitutional Reform 198Reform 1983: 1).

15:52 - The «urgent and practical need for reform» was the third reason for reform, by the way.

Spain, where republican theory was explicitly used as a guide by the Zapatero government in 2004 - 2011, has provided practical insight in this field, while in the Republic of Ireland, Fintan O'Toole has argued for radical reform to implement genuine republicanism.

It matters in practical terms because it makes it much more difficult for the government to get its school reforms through.

Even if Cameron wins the referendum following a negotiation that brings little immediate practical change there will be calls for more reforms from those that lost and perhaps from a Labour leadership that campaigned reluctantly to stay in.

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has welcomed the Commission on Assisted Dying's call to reform the law to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults as set out in its report, which is considered, detailed and recommends a change in the law for practical, ethical and legal reasons.

Now the lawyers who make the laws, the managers who run big pharma, and the doctors who prescribe the pharma are trained in expensive schools that teach a kind of token morality, (passed off as complete enough), whereby their chosen professions» wrongdoing is made somewhat obvious, but the practical teaching of powers for righting such wrongdoing is neglected, enfeebling them so that reforms and remedies appear impractically strenuous.

Cannabis reform models have been comprehensively catalogued by Transform Drug Policy Foundation in their Practical Guide; it's time we ask: Can we afford to ignore the evidence for much longer?

The PRC was brought about by the Communist Party of China, and it was communist for all practical intents until China began to reform from within in the 1980s.

Transparency International UK raises awareness about corruption, advocates legal and regulatory reform at national and international levels, designs practical tools for institutions, individuals and companies wishing to combat corruption, 0ffers anti-corruption expertise and research.

Possibly most of the «socialists» within the Labour Party — like even Tony Benn and Jeremy Corbyn — not being Socialist Workers Party style socialists, did not leave the Party and instead grudgingly accepted our dilution to social democracy for the main reason that pure socialism sans in - govt would remain a mere theory and would be worse than practical social democratic reforms / reliefs whilst in power -LRB--- and particularly bebeficial / necessary after a prolonged Thatcherite damage to our society!

By calling on Labour to adopt a new agenda on public service reform, local ownership and control, a green economy and a renewed democracy, LABOUR S REVIVAL offers a practical path for modernisers to follow in the tough months ahead.

«There is currently no practical method for law - enforcement officers at the scene to collect blood samples from suspected DUI cannabis drivers in a timely manner,» says Paul Armentano, deputy director of the Washington, D.C. — based National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, which advocates the legalization of marijuana.

This will be achieved through essay competitions in order to compile a well - structured and cross-referenced collection of concise, readable documents that together make a clearly - argued case for reform and propose practical measures to be taken.

When we turn to her practical agenda, we can see just how important the teachers unions are to the Broader, Bolder coalition: most of the key reforms Ladd proposes have nothing to do with ending poverty in any direct way, but instead are directed toward employing more professionals for tasks outside the regular K — 12 classroom:

«This agreement is an important first step in strengthening our curriculum and a victory for practical, common - sense reform,» Pyne said.

«More than any American educator of her generation, she possesses the practical experience to realize these reforms in Detroit for the benefit of our children,» asserted Lawrence C. Patrick Jr., president of the school board.

Mr. Duncan said that, in those interviews, peer reviewers will be paying particular attention to how practical a state's plan for the Race to the Top money is to implement and whether a leadership team is in place to ensure reforms are sustainable.

She co-authored a range of publications on the topic, including school models and many practical tools for teachers, principals and districts; An Opportunity Culture for All; 3X for All: Extending the Reach of Education's Best; Opportunity at the Top; Seizing Opportunity at the Top; A Better Blend; Teachers in the Age of Digital Instruction; Teacher Tenure Reform; Measuring Teacher and Leader Performance; and Improving Teaching Through Pay for Contribution for the National Governor's Association; and many others.

Example projects: Ms. Hassel co-authored, among others, numerous practical tools to redesign schools for instructional and leadership excellence; An Excellent Principal for Every School: Transforming Schools into Leadership Machines; Paid Educator Residencies, within Budget; ESSA: New Law, New Opportunity; 3X for All: Extending the Reach of Education's Best; Opportunity at the Top; Seizing Opportunity at the Top: How the U.S. Can Reach Every Student with an Excellent Teacher; Teacher Tenure Reform; Measuring Teacher and Leader Performance; «The Big U-Turn: How to bring schools from the brink of doom to stellar success» for Education Next; Try, Try Again: How to Triple the Number of Fixed Failing Schools; Importing Leaders for School Turnarounds; Going Exponential: Growing the Charter School Sector's Best; the Public Impact series Competencies for Turnaround Success; School Restructuring Under No Child Left Behind: What Works When?

MASSP joined other education groups in voicing support for elements of the package (in particular, those that add more practical skills and experiences to the teacher preparation process, and help ensure that college faculty are more connected to the needs of the field) and appreciation for the legislature's willingness to tackle teacher preparation reform.

Practical ways forward for higher education policy reform include fixing the dysfunctional relationship between higher and vocational education or government - sponsored analysis of the future of work.

«This finding about the importance of tutoring is in line with other recent evidence pointing to dramatic gains from intensive tutoring on its own, suggesting a good place to start for effective and practical reform at traditional public schools,» wrote the authors, Julia Chabrier of J - Pal North America, Sarah Cohodes of Teachers College Columbia University, and Philip Oreopoulos of the economics department at the University of Toronto.

Ray Pecheone, co-director of the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity, calls the paper «a «must read» for anyone interested in balancing and aligning formative and summative assessment and looking for new ideas and strategies that are practical, smart, and provocative, and that can change the face of accountability and student learning — putting teachers and students at the center of reform.»

By preparing a new kind of teacher inside the classroom — providing the practical learning, the hands - on experience and the support network they need to be effective right away — NCTR and its teacher residency program partners are building a real movement for education reform from the ground up.

After the reform bill, for practical purposes most homeowners are limited to Chapter 13.

Just as important, these documents, once accepted by the Supreme Court, provide a legally enforceable framework for board reform and external oversight to ensure that proposed solutions are given genuine consideration — and if practical, are implemented.

This manual provides practical tools for city planners and decision makers to reform urban planning and infrastructure design according to the principles of eco-efficiency and social inclusiveness.

An earlierbook draws on case studies to provide practical guidance (e.g., on better targeted instruments commonly available to protect the poor) for implementing energy price reform.

It makes for worrying reading: women are disproportionately affected by the cuts; the practical ability to protect children is more limited due to lack of access to representation; minor financial savings in prison law outweigh the human costs to reform and, all the while, the Government appears to lack any coherent data collection strategy to measure the wider impact of regime.

Gloucestershire College and Harrison Clark Rickerbys are working in partnership to host an informative conference, designed to ensure you are up to date with the upcoming reforms, give you practical guidance on how to prepare for the changes, and give you a greater understanding of the law of governing the employment of apprenticeships.

Some of the important reforms yet to take place include the establishment of legal clinics and research centers, the provision of practical skills trainings and legal resources, changes in curriculum to respond to the needs of justice institutions and the market, graduate and post-graduate educational opportunities for professors, and the merging of law and Sharia schools are.

For practical purposes, a breach may arise: (i) if a state may makes discriminatory legislative reforms which adversely affect the international investment; or (ii) if a state arbitrarily or capriciously denies tax exemptions to international investors in respect of revenues or profits generated by their investment; or (iii) if a state discriminates against an international investor by refusing to grant or renew permits; or (iv) if a state expropriates investment assets without due and proper compensation paid to the investor etc..

Located at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, the Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution is an independent centre of innovation and excellence in teaching, research and reform - based practical application.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

Similarly, the endless navel - gazing discussions about teaching pedagogy, exam writing and exam - taking advice, practical credentials for doctrinal faculty, curricular reform, law school rankings, and the very identity and purpose of a law school and its relationship to lawyering would benefit from some thought and understanding about the role of the LRW course.

Despite claims that further European trade mark reforms, which apply from 1st October, now present greater opportunities to businesses seeking to register «non-traditional» trade marks at the European Intellectual Property Office; there is some doubt as to whether the registration process will be as straightforward as for other traditional marks and whether enforcement will be practical in view of the seemingly narrow scope of protection granted.

However practical and just the case for reform, we must overcome political cowardice and agendas so that at the end of the day sensible speeding laws are enacted rather than vengeful ones.

It supports legal startups, R & D for law firms, businesses, organizations and government, and practical reform initiatives.

COAG has agreed to establish a working group to develop a detailed proposal for generational change including specific, practical proposals for reform which reflect the diversity of circumstances in Australia.

«As the leading advocate for home ownership, Realtors ® agree that the existing housing finance system failed and that reforms are needed; however, those reforms must be done in a methodical, measured and comprehensive effort based on practical market experience,» said Phipps.