Sentences with phrase «many public school parents»

While some evangelical supporters of homeschooling, private school, and charter school options are celebrating a school choice advocate's appointment to this all - important role (and a graduate of the evangelical liberal arts school, Calvin College, at that), other conservative Christian public school parents and advocates are disheartened by DeVos's limited personal history with our nation's public schools (she has mentored in public schools but not attended, taught, or sent children to public schools).

It's all so perfect — fresh, healthful food for the same cost as processed junk — that it makes a public school parent like me want to cry out, «OK, Jamie, I'm sold!

Back in the spring, the PAC (which consists of public school parents selected by school board trustees from each district) was invited to a three - hour brainstorming session hosted by HISD / Aramark Food Services.

As a public school parent, that has me very worried.

As a public school parent for 18 years, I can tell you that there are other advantages to having your kids enrolled if you are trying to improve the school food.

Taking more choices away from public school parents is not the way we should be going, be it with food, curriculum or otherwise.

Under the heading, «better late than never,» I wanted to post about a great show that's been featured on Martha Stewart Radio, hosted by New York chef, public school parent and school food activist, Bill Telepan.

As a member of HISD's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee (and public school parent) I was quoted... [Continue reading]

Lisa Brooks, a writer, teacher and public school parent, will moderate.

I am a Texas resident, a Houston ISD public school parent and a writer and commentator on issues relating to children and food policy.

Drawing an emotional response from the audience, more than a dozen Chicago Public School parents voiced complaints at Wednesday's school board meeting over how the district questioned their children about their decision to not to take the Illinois Standards Achievement Test when it was administered earlier this month.

The survey found that 97 percent of voters and 96 percent of public school parents think serving nutritious foods in schools is important to «ensure that children are prepared to learn and do their best.»

Seventy - five percent of Kentucky voters overall and 76 percent of public school parents back the National School Lunch Program's enhanced nutritional guidelines, now in their third year.

As a member of HISD's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee (and public school parent) I was quoted in the story — and The Lunch Tray got a mention, too!

I have been getting so much useful feedback and information for my book from two surveys I've been circulating: one asking you about the notion of «kid food» and your general thoughts about the role of junk food in your kids» lives, and a second survey just for public school parents, asking your thoughts about school meals, a la carte snacks and on - campus food fundraisers.

Recently Wilma had a moment of frustration and sent me an email which I felt ought to be required reading for any public school parent concerned about school food.

At 9:15 a.m., Regent Judith Johnson and Regent Nan Mead will participate in a discussion on legislative policies and proposals affecting schools and students at the first - ever Scarsdale Public Schools Parent Teacher Council Legislative Advocacy Breakfast, Quaker Ridge School, 125 Weaver St., Scarsdale.

At 4:15 p.m., hundreds of public school parents and teachers from Kenmore, Lakeshore, Hamburg and across WNY are expected to rally at Sen. Mark Grisanti's office to «hold him accountable for breaking his promise to fully fund public education,» 65 Court St., # 213 (Corner of Court & Niagara Square), Buffalo.

New York City has settled a federal lawsuit filed in 2016 by public school parents who charged that school violence and bullying were not being adequately addressed.

After making her remarks at the Hilton Albany, Nixon, who has made education one of her key issues in her campaign, held a roundtable discussion with public school parents to talk about the conditions their students face.

Jessica Ramos is a Queens native, grassroots activist, and proud public school parent.

For Tirelessly Advocation for New York City's Public School Children — Shino Tanikawa, Public School Parent; Vice President of Community Education Council District 2 and Education Activist.

Public school parents and other advocates rallied on the steps of City Hall on Thurs., Dec. 7 to call on the city to increase the level of...

«You don't want public school parents to feel shut out.

Lee, a public school parent, was the Movement of Rank and File Educators (MORE) candidate for president of the United Federation of Teachers union in 2016.

De Blasio, who formerly served as a City Councilman and a federal housing official, stressed his role as a public school parent and his background volunteering on the local school board.

Some Buffalo Public school parents say they believe the Buffalo Teachers Federation (BTF) is attempting to «sabotage progress» in the city school district.

At 11:15 a.m., public school parents, Democrats and activists rally outside IDC Leader Jeff Klein's district office to protest the Senate to support charter schools, Soundview Academy, 885 Bolton Ave., the Bronx.

City Comptroller John Liu, a public school parent, criticized the administration for its condescending attitude toward parents.

78 percent of Manhattan public school parents polled said they don't like the way Mayor Bloomberg is handling city schools.

«I'm really excited to introduce this man who is outer - borough working dad, a public school parent, a lifelong progressive reformer and a leader who champions New York as a city of neighborhoods and families,» she said.

The bottom - line is: we want to see more of a focus on K - 12,» said StudentsFirstNY Senior Organizer and public school parent DeWayne Murreld.

(Queens, New York)-- Queens public school parents are joining together to call on the New York State Legislature to lift the cap on charter schools.

New York, NY — Public school parents from across New York City gathered outside today's mayoral control hearing to send a clear message: parents are dissatisfied with the quality of NYC public schools and they expect Mayor de Blasio to be held accountable.

«New York City public school parents are highly dissatisfied with the quality of education their children are receiving,» said Tenicka Boyd, StudentsFirstNY Director of Organizing and mother of a public school student in Brooklyn.

More than 200 public school parents joined with StudentsFirstNY and prominent clergy leaders today to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio rethink his decision to force unwanted teachers into New York City schools.

For the first time, public school parents with limited English proficiency will have full access to translation and interpretation help after 5 p.m.

That's why more than two hundred public school parents took to the steps of City Hall to demand immediate and bold action by Mayor de Blasio to end «Middle School Deserts» in New York City.

Moderated by NYCAN Executive Director Derrell Bradford, the panel featured leaders in the education reform movement as well as public school parents from across the state.

As Buffalo Public school parents kicked off a campaign Monday to demand transferring their children out of failing city schools, one school continues working on its turnaround plan.

In February, 200 public school parents from communities across New York City traveled to the State Capital in Albany for a special panel co-sponsored by State Senator Kevin Parker and StudentsFirstNY on the need for high - quality school options in our communities.

Glen is also a public school parent.

Also at noon, NYC Councilman Ben Kallos Liz Accles, the executive director of Community Food Advocates and Monique Lindsay, a public school parent leader and food advocate hold conversation on universal free lunch, food access and nutrition for New York City's public school students, NYSHealth's office, 1385 Broadway, 23rd floor, conference room, Manhattan.

At 10 a.m., members of New York Communities for Change, Alliance for Quality Education, Public School Parents «call out Families for Excellent Schools» reports and ads that promote racist discipline practices, and criminalize Black and Latino children by playing fast and loose with facts,» City Hall steps, Manhattan.

«All New York City public school parents should consider participating in this unique opportunity to become transformative leaders in their communities.»

Parker Khan, a third grader from the Bronx, at a City Hall rally with StudentsFirstNY and public school parents.

Across the street, on the west side of Broadway, StudentsFirstNY, the local branch of Michelle Rhee's school - reform group, organized public school parents in favor of the Common Core.

He is a public school parent, he was a school board member, he really understands the lives of people who are struggling and need help from Washington,» Mr. de Blasio said.

The video features State Assemblyman Karim Camara, New York City Councilman Robert Cornegy, StudentsFirstNY parent advocates, and NYCAN Executive Director Derrell Bradford who spoke at a rally of 400 district public school parents in support of the Governor last week.

In January 2013, then the public advocate, de Blasio launched his first campaign as an outer - borough working dad and public school parent who would bring a populist, progressive fight against the policies of then - Mayor Michael Bloomberg.