Sentences with phrase «more funding for schools»

Now that the state has a surplus, local officials are calling for more funding for schools to be added to this year's budget.

At the same time, the «Our Schools Now» group launched their own petition drive this week to provide more funding for schools through a sales and income tax hike.

The government is currently under pressure to announce more funding for schools after it lifted the one - per - cent cap on public sector pay.

They don't take into account pupil number increases, which might bring more funding for some schools but also a higher spending requirement.

Actress and education advocate Cynthia Nixon speaks during a press conference with school superintendents, academics and other officials to push for more funding for schools Monday, March 24, 2014, at the

We will be asking MPs to join us in demanding that the Chancellor releases more funds for our schools to ensure every child and young person gets the education they deserve.

Dana was my go - to person for information about school meal funding, a fierce advocate for getting more funding for school food service.

In addition to lobbying for more funds for school lunch — and the schools as a whole — we need to focus on conserving resources and reducing waste, as Chef Ann has done in her school systems.

Michelle Schimel (D - Port Washington) rallies on March 23, 2015, in support of more funds for schools and against the governor's emphasis on high - stakes testing.

Graf works for the Syracuse City School District and said he wants more funding for schools and smaller class sizes.

Democrats want to include some gun control measures, while Republicans are suggesting more funds for school security instead.

The media coverage generally has made the case for more funding for schools like MSMS.

Democrats are fixated on more funding for schools, and while that would help, the education system needs reform, not just money.

A positive aspect of the judge's order for the plaintiffs was that it allowed the State to provide more funding for schools if schools wished to provide these opportunities, but it was not required to spend any more because it was already funding the bare minimum it needed.

Colorado teachers rally on April 16 outside the state Capitol to demand more funding for schools and oppose changes to the state's pension system.

Actress and education advocate Cynthia Nixon speaks during a press conference with school superintendents, academics and other officials to push for more funding for schools Monday, March 24, 2014, at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, N.Y.

Over a thousand parents, teachers, school support staff and head teachers will be bringing the message to MPs that schools are seriously underfunded and will ask them to join us in demanding that the Chancellor release more funds for our schools, at today's School Cuts mass lobby of Parliament.

Actress and education advocate Cynthia Nixon speaks during a press conference with school superintendents, academics and other officials to push for more funding for schools Monday, March 24, 2014, at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, N.Y.

«I look forward to working with Brian as he fights for more funding for our schools, affordable housing and quality health care for all.»

James Merriman, the chief executive officer of the New York City Charter School Center, called AQE a «front group» for the teachers unions, despite conceding that his organization has one same general goal as AQE: more funding for schools.

However, a group that lobbies for more funding for schools is trying to link the governor and the increasingly unpopular president.

Miner said the budget highlights include new technology investment in gunfire sensors and more funding for schools than last year, although not as much as the school district voted on.

Actress and education advocate Cynthia Nixon speaks during a press conference with school superintendents, academics and other officials to push for more funding for schools Monday, March 24, 2014, at the

More funding for schools to set up new schemes for active break times or additional clubs is needed to ensure all primary age children are learning the physical skills and habits required for healthy lifestyles.»

Greater learning, a brighter future, less delinquency, and more funds for schools — there are countless benefits to increased student attendance.

Title I money provides critical resources for schools to serve children who live in poverty: the greater the number of impoverished children, the more funds for the school.

But he added: «More funding for schools to set up new schemes for active break times or additional clubs is needed to ensure all primary age children are learning the physical skills and habits required for healthy lifestyles.»

So the outcome of No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top has been more funding for schools that are doing well and more discipline and narrow test - preparation for the poorest schools.