Sentences with phrase «meaningful discussion on»

There should have a more meaningful discussion on the genuine need to challenge the ideological and philosophical doctrine of environmentalism and the real need to tackle social and economic development issues to ensure that tried and tested old values and customs are adaptable to the modern times around the globe.

You still keep stating that there is no specific such thing as AGW but in the other thread you demonstrated that you don't d not even understand the mechanism by which CO2 warms the atmosphere so clearly you are not (yet) bringing any meaningful discussion on that point.

«A meaningful discussion on climate change can not stop at mitigation,» said J. Wayne Leonard, CEO of Entergy Corporation, in a press release issued on Friday by Oxfam (Key Companies Launch Partnership on Climate Resilience).

The climate scientists that worry about these issues don't post here (much - Jeff made a single post) so you aren't really going to see a meaningful discussion on the role of chaos or stochastic processes on climates, how that is handled in model building, and what that means in terms of model verification.

As a way of promoting forward movement toward your expressed goal of meaningful discussion on root causes of climate change, let us begin by examining the outstanding work of Pimentel and Hopfenberg on human population dynamics.

The absence of that biographical fixture would likely result in the viewer having no immediate reference point, no mental springboard from which a meaningful discussion on cultural and psychological migration may be introduced.

Perhaps if the «opposing» sides could actually have the opportunity to sit down and have a meaningful discussion on the issue, a solution could be found that would be fair to all concerned.

«At Chicago's BEA - Lite: A Meaningful Discussion on Publishers and Authors» $ by Porter Anderson at Publishing Perspectives — May 13, 2016

My job is to facilitate meaningful discussion on what it takes to be a professional writer and what adjustments you need to make to your lifestyle if this is who you want to be.

Perhaps through more diversity that better refl ects [the black and Hispanic] populations in Albany, to have a more meaningful discussion on how to implement more meaningful, regional kinds of solutions.

And yet again, we arrive at the same conclusion as any meaningful discussion on school food.

We could, as well, have meaningful discussions on the following for example: What is it we fans actually support when we say we support Arsenal?

Not exact matches

In the opinion of the Company's management, a discussion of loss reserve development is meaningful to users of the financial statements as it allows them to assess the impact between prior and current year development on incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses, net and core income (loss), and changes in claims and claim adjustment expense reserve levels from period to period.

In the past you may have discussed the projects you will be working on for your client in the coming year and now these discussions are brushed aside, or not responded to in a meaningful way.

His ability to drive meaningful and thoughtful discussion rivals that of Neil deGrasse Tyson, Carl Sagan and LeVar Burton on Reading Rainbow.

Doug Saunders, of the Globe and Mail, has gamely launched a real and meaningful discussion about corporate tax cuts on these pages.

Fourth, many have thought that discussion of leisure should center on what to do with our free time and how to make it meaningful.

The atheist (strong atheist) on the other hand, is simply embracing an ideology that at its core is nonsensical and void of meaningful discussion.

[35] Perhaps with this explanation, her comments quoted earlier become more meaningful for this discussion of identity, and her concluding comments on the use of the «master's tool», offer an intelligible link that connects the idea of «politicised identity» with an «imagined identity»:

Did we collectively have a meaningful discussion, decide on what should change, and then develop a plan for improving lives and repairing relationships between people with different values, colors of skin, sexual orientations?

«If we really want people to reconsider their position on this «proof text bomb» let's figure out how to have this discussion in a more meaningful way.»

Second, perhaps if you would actually address the posts that have been cut and pasted in response to your arguments with something beyond double talk and hiding behind recitation of scripture that means little to those who do not believe, and actually state viable, well thought out arguments to said posts, then the board could move on to more meaningful discussion.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

The project will also develop opportunities for local residents to participate in stewardship projects and climate literacy discussions that focus on taking meaningful action at home and in their communities.

Kudos to those of you who have taken this unfortunate starting point and focused discussion on so many meaningful aspects.

Fedorschak, Karuna PARENTING, A SACRED TASK Hohm Press, 2003 A thoughtful book on the spiritual journey of parenting, Parenting, A Sacred Task, is a meaningful discussion of being attentive to your child's wants and needs and the importance of raising children with flexibility and an open mind.

As vapid and self - impressed as these shows often are (they usually resemble Kabuki theater more than any form of meaningful political discourse), they still have a disproportionate influence on the direction of our political discussion, and by ignoring an issue they can help to bury it.

The discussions do not need to lead to a firm policy programme, but we need to find out what views on Labour's future direction exist within the Labour Movement so we can then have a meaningful leadership contest in which the candidates and those voting understand each other.

The mayor also said he wants to work with student leaders to provide them with opportunities «to lead meaningful discussion» on the Boston Public Schools budget process.

He said there were discussions going on about trying to draft an amendment that would attract enough support to pass on securing a more meaningful vote at the end of the negotiating process.

Meanwhile, as the Pew Center on the Internet & Public Life keeps reporting, the level of public discussion of politics online keeps rising — just not in places where it connects in any meaningful way with actual decision - makers.

Over the last 10 years, the project has held more than 20 public meetings, participated in numerous one - on - one meetings and group presentations, and has engaged in open dialog and meaningful discussions with community members and stakeholders to better understand the island's issues as well as the cultural and natural significance of Maunakea.

When communicating with a man you're interested in via the Internet, all you have are typed words on a screen, which can be a lot more helpful in developing a meaningful intimate relationship, and it is more conducive to discussions about things you might be embarrassed to talk about in person.

The Women's Revolt: Why Now, and Where To (The Harvard Gazette) Making Caring Common's Rick Weissbourd discusses their report on sexual assault and misogyny, and what is necessary to engage young people in discussions for meaningful change.

So, try to set aside time each day, if possible, to focus on cultivating your online learning community, welcoming new members, and sparking meaningful online discussions.

She led by example, inviting others into meaningful, encouraging, yet challenging discussions about what it means to be an on - going student of teaching and of students» learning,» says Lecturer Vicki Jacobs, acting director of TEP.

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has written to the Education Secretary outlining the reasons for their strike on 5 July and asking for meaningful discussions to resolve the issues that are negatively affecting education.

Whether you «circle around» Pi for one class or spend an entire unit on this very special number, the ideas included within the «In the Classroom» portion of reviews will launch discussions and meaningful projects for student - centered learning.

Today, Mitt Romney squandered an opportunity to participate in a meaningful discussion of real education reform by attempting to disguise attacks on teachers and public education as meaningful policy proposals.

Administrators will learn how to ask guiding questions for teachers to better reflect on their practice and engage in meaningful discussions for teacher growth.

The Progressive Policy Institute hosted a panel discussion on the importance of implementing meaningful academic achievement standards for students and schools under ESSA.

By bringing people together and creating an informal and balanced environment for discussion, Grantmakers for Education offers important opportunities for meaningful dialogue, collaboration and action on the most critical challenges in public education today and into the future.

They ensure that the school or district focuses on high expectations and standards, that professional development first focuses on providing time for colleagues to have meaningful discussions about our craft, that all learning is engaging, and that the school provides a healthy, safe, supportive, engaged, and challenging environment for all kids.

In this study, a synchronous, online unit on teaching and learning data analysis and probability with technology was designed with these types of meaningful tasks and discussions in mind.

Simmons candidly revealed her experience on what works to improve student outcomes and led a meaningful discussion among members about best practices.

The National Association of State Boards of Education, the Hunt Institute and the National Council of State Legislatures held a webinar titled, «Ensuring Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement under ESSA,» where state regulators could listen in to a panel discussion on best practices for engaging important stakeholders throughout the development of state accountability plans.

This is an effective way to culminate a lesson because students make their own personal connections to what they are learning through meaningful discussions based on their ideas and questions.

With all the discussion about deeper learning, college - and career - ready standards, and the latest research on assessments, assignments, and instruction, it turns out that what many principals prescribe to chart a new course for meaningful literacy instruction is engaging readers and fostering a love of reading from an early age.

What: A frank discussion of the unintended consequences of the current No Child Left Behind Act and presentation of the Forum on Educational Accountability (FEA) recommendations to shift the focus of the federal law from penalties and compliance to a more meaningful framework for supporting improved learning and stronger school and district performance.

«We look forward to those conversations and anticipate discussions on how to ensure our accountability system is reliable and meaningful,» she said.