Sentences with phrase «increase safety in our schools»

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Powerful budget committees in the State House and Senate signed off on a package of bills on Tuesday that would raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21 from 18, mandate a three - day waiting period for most gun purchases, and increase funding for school safety measures and access to mental health care.

Recent school safety proposals introduced after Parkland — like potentially arming some teachers and staff — also ignore that students of color, especially black students, are more likely to face discipline and punishment in schools than their white peers, and that many of these disparities could be exacerbated by recent proposals to arm teachers or increase school security.

Black survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, say that the gun control debate that has been raging since the tragedy has largely overlooked them — and argue that recent moves to increase school safety by increasing security would actually put them more atSchool in Parkland, Florida, say that the gun control debate that has been raging since the tragedy has largely overlooked them — and argue that recent moves to increase school safety by increasing security would actually put them more atschool safety by increasing security would actually put them more at risk.

Members of Congress passed their own school safety bill in March, though it only focuses on increasing security and safety training for students and school staff.

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Young people fear for their safety at school more than ever, despite dramatic increases in security measures.

Because studies show that one - off concussion education isn't enough to change concussion symptom reporting behavior, Step Three in the SmartTeams Play SafeTM #TeamUp4 ConcussionSafetyTM game plan calls for coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, team doctors (and, at the youth and high school level, parents) to attend a mandatoryconcussion safety meeting before every sports season to learn in detail about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting, not just in minimizing the risks concussions pose to an athlete's short - and long - term health, but in increasing the chances for individual and team success.

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That said, there have been legitimate questions raised about the safety of some of them — particularly aspartame and acesulfame - potassium — and we are troubled by any plan to increase their availability in school cafeterias.

WSDA is offering workshops at 4 - 6 locations around the state, designed to discuss recent Geographic Preference Option available to schools to increase purchases of Washington - grown food, and to discuss purchasing, food safety and other critical issues in farm to school implementation.

In a new post published on The Daily this morning, BPI spokesman Rich Jochum asserts that the presence of BLBT in school beef actually helps our children because it «1) improves the nutritional profile, 2) increases the safety of the products and 3) meets the budget parameters that allow the school lunch program to feed kids nationwide every day.&raquIn a new post published on The Daily this morning, BPI spokesman Rich Jochum asserts that the presence of BLBT in school beef actually helps our children because it «1) improves the nutritional profile, 2) increases the safety of the products and 3) meets the budget parameters that allow the school lunch program to feed kids nationwide every day.&raquin school beef actually helps our children because it «1) improves the nutritional profile, 2) increases the safety of the products and 3) meets the budget parameters that allow the school lunch program to feed kids nationwide every day.»

Earning your Certificate in School Nutrition increases your knowledge of food safety and nutrition and demonstrates your commitment to your profession.

Obama administration goals for the legislation include: (1) improving nutrition standards for school meals; (2) increasing participation in school meal programs; (3) increasing parent and student education about healthy eating; (4) establishing nutrition standards for the so called «a la carte» foods (see my School Lunch FAQs for more information on these); (5) promoting increased consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low - and fat - free dairy products; (6) strengthening school wellness policies and promoting physical activity in schools; (7) training people who provide school meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food sschool meals; (2) increasing participation in school meal programs; (3) increasing parent and student education about healthy eating; (4) establishing nutrition standards for the so called «a la carte» foods (see my School Lunch FAQs for more information on these); (5) promoting increased consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low - and fat - free dairy products; (6) strengthening school wellness policies and promoting physical activity in schools; (7) training people who provide school meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food sschool meal programs; (3) increasing parent and student education about healthy eating; (4) establishing nutrition standards for the so called «a la carte» foods (see my School Lunch FAQs for more information on these); (5) promoting increased consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low - and fat - free dairy products; (6) strengthening school wellness policies and promoting physical activity in schools; (7) training people who provide school meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food sSchool Lunch FAQs for more information on these); (5) promoting increased consumption of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low - and fat - free dairy products; (6) strengthening school wellness policies and promoting physical activity in schools; (7) training people who provide school meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food sschool wellness policies and promoting physical activity in schools; (7) training people who provide school meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food sschool meals and providing them with better equipment; and (8) enhancing food safety.

Also at 1 p.m., Families for Excellent Schools calls for an independent monitor on School Safety in light of the NYPD's recent data showing a 26 percent increase in weapons recovered in NYC schools, City Hall steps, ManSchools calls for an independent monitor on School Safety in light of the NYPD's recent data showing a 26 percent increase in weapons recovered in NYC schools, City Hall steps, Manschools, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

His initiatives focus on the development of a strong emergency management communication network, the opportunity to collaborate with the county to increase safety personnel in our schools and county support to improve our emergency management and safety plans.

The Hempstead School Board unanimously accepted the recommendations of a state - appointed consultant who had blamed entrenched divisions among district leaders for falling academic performance and increasing safety concerns in the 8,000 - student system.

De Blasio called the bill «fiscally responsible,» but State Senator José Peralta told Gay City that he and other elected officials in Queens have been begging the administration for increased funding for crossing guards — something that would demonstrably aid the safety of public and private school students — only to be told that there is no money for it.

«It is important to take those findings in account when aiming to train young pedestrians for road safety and increase public awareness with children going back to school,» Prof. Oron - Gilad says.

For instance, a decrease in teacher - student closeness or school safety, or an increase in academic competition among peers, may lead to lower self - esteem and higher anxiety and loneliness among students.

In an accompanying editorial, Andrew M. Prentice, Ph.D., of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and colleagues write that the increase seen in this study in hospital admissions among the iron supplementation group, which by definition constitutes a potentially serious adverse event, adds to the concerns about the safety of iron administration in highly malaria - endemic environmentIn an accompanying editorial, Andrew M. Prentice, Ph.D., of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and colleagues write that the increase seen in this study in hospital admissions among the iron supplementation group, which by definition constitutes a potentially serious adverse event, adds to the concerns about the safety of iron administration in highly malaria - endemic environmentin this study in hospital admissions among the iron supplementation group, which by definition constitutes a potentially serious adverse event, adds to the concerns about the safety of iron administration in highly malaria - endemic environmentin hospital admissions among the iron supplementation group, which by definition constitutes a potentially serious adverse event, adds to the concerns about the safety of iron administration in highly malaria - endemic environmentin highly malaria - endemic environments.

Benefits Examples of work that is being undertaken across London schools includes: welcoming dining room environment; increased uptake in healthy school meals; improved cooking skills; road safety and bike sheds; increased walking and cycling to school; more school sport clubs and physical activities; and increased participation in physical activity.

Speaking of the rise in the number of schools choosing to travel with STF assured operators, School Travel Forum general manager, Gill Harvey, said: «By taking care of standards of safety and quality in an easily recognisable and trusted accreditation scheme, the LOtC Quality Badge is an invaluable tool for school trip leaders, in particular those booking ski trips, and it's great to see that the awareness of the benefits of choosing approved tour operators is increasing.&School Travel Forum general manager, Gill Harvey, said: «By taking care of standards of safety and quality in an easily recognisable and trusted accreditation scheme, the LOtC Quality Badge is an invaluable tool for school trip leaders, in particular those booking ski trips, and it's great to see that the awareness of the benefits of choosing approved tour operators is increasing.&school trip leaders, in particular those booking ski trips, and it's great to see that the awareness of the benefits of choosing approved tour operators is increasing.»

As students are claiming their rightful place in today's ongoing dialogues on gun control and school safety — leading powerful demonstrations such as March for Our Lives and National School Walkout Day — there are an increasing number of educators who urge schools to allow students to voice their opinions, and make these conversations a regular occurschool safety — leading powerful demonstrations such as March for Our Lives and National School Walkout Day — there are an increasing number of educators who urge schools to allow students to voice their opinions, and make these conversations a regular occurSchool Walkout Day — there are an increasing number of educators who urge schools to allow students to voice their opinions, and make these conversations a regular occurrence.

As violence against adults in schools continues to increase, educational institutions can no longer afford — albeit unintentionally — to neglect the safety of their staff.

An apparent escalation in the levels of bullying and violence, coupled with newly emerging safety threats such as terrorism recruitment, has led to an increasing need for improved security measures in schools and colleges.

Barnet has placed the cameras in and around the schools to prevent traffic congestion and increase road safety.

The rapid increase in academies and Free Schools sets a new challenge when it comes to whose responsibility it is for health and safety.

Since the introduction of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, some Enforcing Authorities have taken prosecutions against responsible persons with regard to failings of fire safety measures in schools but it would appear that lessons are being learned with, for instance, the number of fire risk assessments increasing all theSafety) Order, some Enforcing Authorities have taken prosecutions against responsible persons with regard to failings of fire safety measures in schools but it would appear that lessons are being learned with, for instance, the number of fire risk assessments increasing all thesafety measures in schools but it would appear that lessons are being learned with, for instance, the number of fire risk assessments increasing all the time.

Large increases in pupil numbers could create health and safety risks, particularly concerning the flow of pupils around the school.

NAESP Applauds the Focus on Early Childhood, Principal Professional Development, School Safety and Mental Health in the Administration's Budget: President Obama released an ambitious education budget to Congress that will provide an overall 4 percent funding increase to the Department of Education.

Doing so will not only prevent bullying and other forms of aggression, but also increase student achievement, enhance school connectedness and safety, and reduce potential drop - out rates — all because you're developing an environment where students want to «drop in» not «drop out.»

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And there are other costs that come with longer commutes: when students spend more time on a bus, that means less time to participate in extracurricular activities or help out at home, as well as increased safety issues for small children leaving for school and arriving home in the dark.

(Calif.) Lawmakers are calling for expanded police presence in schools, district - wide safety plans and facility security updates in the wake of yet another school shooting and increasing threats of violence against students.

The increasing awareness of school climate is seen in the national press in conversations about suspensions and safety.

There has been over a 300 percent increase nationally in school threats reported each school day since 17 people were killed at a high school in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14, according to the Educator's School Safety Neschool threats reported each school day since 17 people were killed at a high school in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14, according to the Educator's School Safety Neschool day since 17 people were killed at a high school in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14, according to the Educator's School Safety Neschool in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14, according to the Educator's School Safety NeSchool Safety Network.

These proposals, while cloaked in the language of «school safety,» are most likely to hasten the process of transforming schools into something more akin to penal institutions while increasing the risk to students.

Senate Minority Leader Ted Ferrioli, R - John Day, was reportedly upset over Democrats» claims that a Republican alternative proposal to increase school funding by an additional $ 31 million to $ 7.56 billion would result in cuts to public safety and human services.

«The study finds that being closer to a charter school led to small increases in math and reading scores, boosts in reported student engagement and school safety, and fewer students being held back a grade (in the traditional public school.)

While 75 % of surveyed members feel safe in their school, teachers report increased safety procedures in their buildings.

New York State School Boards Association: «Tending to Our Youth» The report recommends specific actions that school districts can take to increase school safety, including ways to identify possible warning signs of students at - risk and provide support to students who do not feel that they belong in the school commSchool Boards Association: «Tending to Our Youth» The report recommends specific actions that school districts can take to increase school safety, including ways to identify possible warning signs of students at - risk and provide support to students who do not feel that they belong in the school commschool districts can take to increase school safety, including ways to identify possible warning signs of students at - risk and provide support to students who do not feel that they belong in the school commschool safety, including ways to identify possible warning signs of students at - risk and provide support to students who do not feel that they belong in the school commschool community.

At a bare minimum, our elected officials should commit to providing the $ 400 million that they pledged for school safety and security measures, which ate up all but 47 cents of the roughly $ 100 increase in per - pupil spending (and that still lags total inflation adjusted spending from a decade ago by nearly $ 1500).

At a bare minimum, the students, parents, and education professionals deserve a special session so that the Florida Legislature can actually provide the $ 400 million it pledged for school safety, rather than shuffle all the money around in the education budget and still claim to have increased funding.

John Romano's recent column in the Tampa Bay Times highlights many of these issues, particularly how the lack of funding for the school safety and security measure will leave most school districts scrambling to fund this initiative while simultaneously facing increased costs for retirement contributions, health benefits, etc..

Florida senators narrowly gave their approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill that would pour millions of dollars into hardening schools and increasing mental health services but would exclude most teachers from participating in a controversial «school marshal program» meant to allow school employees to carry concealed weapons on campus.

She said she hopes the addition of officers in every school will increase safety, but couldn't say whether the new measures made her feel more comfortable.

With about a week left of the 2018 legislative session, lawmakers are facing increased pressure to pass gun safety legislation — in response to last month's mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

It also found that students did not report an increase in perceptions of school satisfaction or safety.

Thanks to your efforts, last year, the campaign was successful in securing a $ 50 million increase for the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program.

The new implementation grants can be used to coordinate education, health, and safety services; increase family engagement in student learning; improve learning inside and outside of school; secure additional and sustainable funding sources; and establish data systems to record and share the community's progress.