Sentences with phrase «local function»

They participate in local functions and festivals and fashion shows and fun runs.

These are usually supporters of the politician who are drawn in from local functions or they are people who simply walk in off the street and volunteer their time.

We strive to keep in touch with as many of our adopters as possible through a variety of different local functions and fund raising events, through email and social media posts.

First, voting methods, such as EVM are primarily a state and local function rather than a federal function, although federal regulation and funding are permitted.

He remained a Democratic district leader up until he died and appeared at local functions, including this year's dinner for the Brooklyn Democrats.

Mr. Foster has said that the program is ineffective and teacher evaluation should be a mostly local function.

The last time that I attended an AAII local function was in Philadelphia 15 years ago when John Neff came to speak, and there were 1000 + people there.

He mentioned that it would enable you to use Alexa for local functions even if the internet connectivity was down.

What we did not prepare for was the breakdown in local functions,» said Lucille Sering, secretary of the government's Climate Change Commission.

We have reached a new consensus around education in this nation for improving it and making it a national priority, even as we respect that it is a state responsibility and a local function.

Congress, however, is ill equipped and disinclined to undertake that local function.

A joint statement issued by the president and the governors at the start of the summit acknowledged that education should remain a state responsibility and a local function.

Improving student achievement, which will make the nation more economically viable in the future, remains «a state responsibility, a local function and a Federal priority,» he said.

Curriculum, assessment, instruction, and overall accountability should ultimately be a local function and school boards should be advocating for such.

«I'm someone that really believes education is a state and local function,» he said at the time.

These ambitious efforts will require a careful reexamination of the leverage and limits of federal education reform strategies, an appreciation for the state and local functions in education, and an understanding of the importance of input from education leaders who know firsthand the ongoing challenges students and schools face, as well as how to develop innovative solutions to address these challenges.

Whether you are visiting family, attending a local function, celebrating that special occasion or on business, why not let your hosts David, Sue and Matt provide the comfort and relaxation you need.

Placing the Echo Spot next to your bed means there's local function - times and alarms - as well as those global Alexa controls.