Most math and ELA teachers said that, despite concerns that the standards would limit teacher autonomy, their classroom autonomy has remained the same or
increased under the new standards.
Not exact matches
Increased Retiree Health Insurance Premium - Sharing: While most employers — public and private — do not reimburse retirees for the cost of Medicare Part B premiums,
New York State pays for the
standard premium and the Income - Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) levied on high - income retirees (couples with incomes in excess of $ 170,000 per year).13
Under the Governor's proposal, the State would cap the amount retirees are reimbursed at current levels and discontinue IRMAA reimbursements for those most able to afford the costs of health insurance.
Torlakson's message was more «stay the course,» a path that has shown
increased funding for schools and
new ways to teach and test students
under the Common Core
standards, which emphasize critical thinking over rote learning.
However, states and the U.S. Department of Education must together confront substantial implementation problems in this area, because the
new requirements are fraught with technical complications, will lead to dramatic
increases in the number of schools identified as failing, set improvement targets that many see as unrealistic, and are no more grounded in research or experience than the
standards set by most states
under the old law.
While the
new managers of Philadelphia schools will operate with
increased freedom from the central school district, they will also face demanding performance
standards;
under the plan, they can lose their contract for any school where a majority of students fails to reach the average score on state tests after three years.
Under the hood, the 2016 Maxima's
standard 3.5 L V6 gets 60 percent
new parts and is now tuned to produce 300 horsepower — an
increase of 10 from the previous generation — and 261 lb / ft.
The
new BMW 4 Series Convertible uses a combination of driver assistance systems and mobility services (available as
standard or optional
under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner) to
increase safety, comfort and convenience of access to infotainment features.
, with
increased fuel economy (an estimated 4 percent)- Best - in - class performance: 0 - 60 mph in
under 7 seconds -
New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35 new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model y
New interiors with premium seating, soft - touch materials, redesigned controls, floor console with shifter, and nearly double the storage options - More than 35
new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All - new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model y
new or improved features - Industry - first RamBox cargo management system (crew cab) includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated and drainable storage bins built into bed rails (a total of 8.6 cubic feet of space); pickup bed divider / 2 - foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with four sliding, adjustable cleats - RamBox bins hold up to 10 cases of 12 - ounce beverages, or other gear for work or leisure - First - in - segment «store in the floor» storage bins with removable liners, big enough for ten 12 - ounce beverages and ice - First - in - segment heated and ventilated front seats - Heated rear seats also available - Heated steering wheel a first for any Dodge vehicle - First - in - segment coil - spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides ride and handling capabilities unexpected in a pickup truck - First - in - segment live SIRIUS Backseat TV ™ - First - in - segment surround - sound audio system - More than 30 safety features, including
standard four - wheel Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control - All -
new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model y
new 2009 Dodge Ram to arrive this fall - Light - duty diesel to arrive after 2009; two - mode hybrid powertrain to be offered in 2010 model year
In the last two years, MIs have materially
increased their claims paying ability in both good and bad economic times due to
new higher capital
standards under the Private Mortgage Insurance Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs).
Moreover, mortgage insurers have materially
increased their claims paying ability due to
new higher capital
standards mandated
under the Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs), issued by the GSEs.
Under sweeping
new rules passed last week, the 18 - month - old federal agency moved to help protect consumers from the worst sorts of predatory lending practices and shoddy underwriting
standards that helped cause a dramatic
increase in mortgage delinquencies and consequently the country's recent foreclosure crisis.
Under the
new tax plan, the
standard deduction is also
increasing, and this too may impact charitable giving.
Under the
new tax plan, the
standard deduction
increases to $ 12,000 and $ 24,000, respectively.
Poland is likely to do this, as
standard bearer for the opponents of ambitious EU ETS reform, and because it has reduced voting power
under the
new rules... Sandbag would like the EU to cancel some suprlus allowances to «ramp up its climate offer»... If the reforms backed today by the European Parliament were implemented, they would be expected to
increase prices to between roughly $ 17 and $ 35 by 2020, according to differing forecasts from market analysts Thomson Reuters Point Carbon and ICIS Tschach Solutions.
«
Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, solar power is
increasing rapidly in
New York State and supports the Clean Energy
Standard mandate that 50 percent of electricity used here come from renewable resources by 2030,» said John B. Rhodes, President and CEO, NYSERDA.
Moreover, artificially
increasing the popularity of alternative motor vehicles
under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
standards has the unintended effect of decreasing
new conventional vehicle fuel economy.
The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating
new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing
new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process
under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to
increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional
standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation