Sentences with phrase «increased federal influence»

In using its Race to the Top grant program and waivers from No Child Left Behind to promote Common Core, the Obama administration has opened the door to increasing federal influence over what gets taught and tested in schools.

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Trump's support for an increased federal gas tax could influence the gas tax repeal effort in California.

Central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) use monetary policy tactics, including interest rate moves and increasing or decreasing the monetary supply, to try and influence the level of inflation, stimulate the economy and spur employment.

With the Federal Reserve reducing its asset holdings, the relative influence of debt mathematically increases.

I think the federal government is limited in its impact on education, but I'd encourage the president to use his influence to promote increased accountability in public education.

Dr. Michael Usdan, IEL senior fellow and former president, recounts the pivotal turns in the federal - state relationship throughout American history and offers a critical analysis of the growing federal role since the 1960s and the increasing influence and visibility of the federal government in education matters.

The conference will feature the public release of ASCD's 2012 Legislative Agenda, presentations by influential federal policymakers and national education leaders, and an advocacy capacity - building program tailored to meet your information and engagement needs to increase your level of influence throughout the year.

The conference will feature informational sessions about ESEA reauthorization, the Common Core State Standards, and education funding; presentations by influential federal policymakers and national education leaders on the presidential campaign and Congress's education priorities for 2012; advocacy skill - building sessions to help increase your influence at the federal, state, and local levels throughout the year; and Capitol Hill visits with your federal lawmakers.

Skill - building breakout sessions to help increase your influence throughout the year at the federal, state, and local levels, and Capitol Hill visits with your federal lawmakers that will allow you to discuss the education issues that directly affect your work.

The program ended when Congress failed to appropriate funds for its continuation in the 2015 federal spending bill.14 In some sectors, there is increased debate about whether federal funds for education are best allocated through formulas or competitive processes, with opponents of competitive grants citing a desire to reduce federal influence in favor of state and locally - driven education policies.

They also see to influence and leverage state and federal funding for evidence - based programs that directly reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect and increase family resiliency.