Sentences with phrase «more national leadership»

What is clear, though, is that we need less chatter from assorted Labour voices as to the way ahead and more national leadership from Miliband.

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Pairing with national - level and regional gangs allows Mexican cartels to reach more customers and, importantly, lets the cartel leadership remain in Mexico — out of the reach of US law enforcement (though not all Sinaloa cartel members in the US avoid detection).

A 2015 McKinsey study of 366 companies found that corporate leadership in the top quartile for racial and ethnic diversity were 35 percent more likely to have financial returns above their national industry median.

As part of her investigation, which went from November to May, Daniels interviewed more than 160 people, including USA Gymnastics leadership and staff, club owners, current and former athletes, national team coaches and law enforcement.

Today, more than a century after Lincoln articulated a moral center on behalf of national reconciliation, secularity has so infiltrated our leadership and our elite institutions that presidential candidates are reluctant to employ moral language and are uncertain about any symbolic code.

Michael McCain, president and chief executive of Maple Leaf Foods, was pleased by the news and applauded the federal government's leadership and consultative approach to building a national food policy as the foundation for a more sustainable food system.

4) Xhaka has more physical attribute (EPL fit) & leadership skills than Kante (Captained his national team)... exactly what we need in the middle!

Xhaka — paid $ 3 million more for him than Kante was sold for... another of the many ridiculous Wenger sanctioned moves... like some of his skills, especially his long - ball potential but he's looked a shadow of his Swiss National team self and that really worries me... too slow and can't seem to master the timing needed to tackle in the open field... this might have something to do with the lack of leadership and coaching on this team, made more obvious by the fact that when he plays with Coquelin he plays in a deeper role (WTF???)

Mr. Speaker, I have every confidence that with all of us working together under the President's leadership, we can march forward to a Ghana beyond aid in a new, more matured, and mutually beneficial relationship with our external partners, and advance towards our national vision of building: «An optimistic self - confident and prosperous nation, through the creative exploitation of our human and natural resources, and operating with a democratic, open and fair society, in which mutual trust and economic opportunities exist for all».

At Labour's national executive yesterday, Ed Miliband failed to deliver on his leadership campaign promise to give members more say in policy making.

The German Green Party has never won over 11 percent of the national vote, yet for three decades has consistently won seats and promoted women's leadership by having a 50 - 50 rule for female / male candidates, prodding other major parties to nominate more women.

«Every vote for him is a vote for a coalition of chaos, a weak leader propped up by the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish nationalists; every vote for me is a vote for strong and stable leadership in the national interest, building a stronger and more secure future for this country.»

with Nigeria's first lady, Aisha Buhari and the leadership of the National Assembly warning that government must do more to curb the abuse of cough syrup, which contains codeine.

On a national level, now more than ever, the country could benefit from strong leadership and having trusted public leaders.

«In a time when national leaders fail to value our environment and what it means for our health and our economy, it is all the more important that New York leaders (from both sides of the aisle) work together to demonstrate true green leadership,» write the Environmental Advocates of New York and the Long Island Pine Barrens Society.

And for all leadership positions, local (including elected mayors), regional and national, there should be term limits on holding such office — no more than eight to 12 years.

«There is no doubt in my mind that the Labour leadership, including the National Committee, should have acted more swiftly.

More importantly, Cuomo solidified ties with two up - and - coming Democrats within the New York party who have national platforms and leadership credentials.

I must, once more, express my appreciation to the leadership of the National Assembly, for the collaborative spirit in which these discussions were conducted.

«I wish to appeal particularly to the leadership, members, supporters, sympathisers and grassroots activists of our beloved party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which was founded by Jerry John Rawlings on the ideals of probity and accountability to do more in making these ideas a reality.»

But whether this is more about asserting his standing within the party, in advance both of an anticipated reshuffle and a potential leadership election at some stage, than the national leadership Darling sought can be debated.

The candidacy of a 34 - year - old Bronx assemblyman — and veteran of President Barack Obama's presidential campaign and White House — to become a vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee has drawn more enthusiasm nationally than in his native borough, where party leadership perceives him as an overly ambitious interloper using his local office as stepping stone on his way to glory in Washington.

As the accrediting body for the more than 850 Children's Advocacy Centers and Chapters in all 50 states around the country, NCA provides training, financial support, technical assistance, leadership, national advocacy and access to current research findings on a national level to children's advocacy centers around the country as well as numerous developing centers, multi-disciplinary teams and child abuse professionals.

There are more than 120 headteachers working under the national leaders in education programme, which already seeks to provide «additional leadership to schools in difficulty».

Three more top Democratic National Committee officials plan to leave the organization, including the chief executive and the finance head, as fallout from an email - hacking scandal further shook the party's leadership ranks.

More importantly, this is an attestation to the fact that the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not grounded in the nitty - gritty of Yorùbá national interest beyond using the Yorùbá votes given to him in good faith for negotiations, in furtherance of his own personal ambition without caring about what happens to the Yorùbá Nation on the long run.

But Arthur Maratea, national vice president of the Transportation Communications Union, said he's received more than 200 emails from members urging their leadership, «Do not give up the new hires.»

And, in his remarks endorsing Sestak, Bloomberg clearly played up his national profile — touting broad themes like «independence» and «leadership» rather than more parochial Pennsylvania issues.

«I acknowledged the leadership of Barak Obama, Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Blanche Lincoln and other brave Democrats by voting for a strong package of more government rules and regulations, designed so that banking disasters on Wall Street will never require taxpayer bailouts and kite the national debt, ever again.

She said the primaries of the political parties have already begun in earnest and the impending district assembly elections present an opportunity to elect more women and prepare them for other national leadership positions.

A report by the National Science Foundation about educating our children states the dilemma we are facing very succinctly: As «American schools fail more youngsters, this nation's capability to innovate, solve problems, and produce — to sustain world leadership — is in jeopardy.»

«Due to the current void in national leadership on the issue of climate change, efforts at the state and local level are more important than ever,» Saikawa says.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)-- Est. 1948 The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

Contributing equally, or perhaps even more, to the evolution of the green revolution was the talented supporting leadership that has been provided by the centers to the national programs through temporary assignments of mature scientists skilled in organizing crop production programs to assist in the development of the national production campaigns.

With more than 20 years of successful senior leadership experience with nonprofit organizations at the state and national levels, Liz Heagy brings expertise to the start - up and scaling of large focused programs and organizations.

You can find more resources to help develop students» civic skills and leadership potential at National Youth Leadership Council.

President Reagan's campaign on behalf of merit pay, now more than eight weeks old, has thrown the leadership of the National Education Association (nea) off balance and has provoked a debate within the organization over the issue, recent events and interviews with union officials suggest.

Its 40 or so recommendations focused on five areas: stronger content; higher standards and expectations; more time for learning, more effectively used; better prepared, rewarded, and respected teachers; and responsible national, state, and local leadership.

For the last 13 years Matt has worked in charity leadership as a director of local youth and community services, as Operations Director at School Councils UK, a national education charity specialising in youth participation and active citizenship in schools, and more recently leading on the delivery of ThinkForward, the successful Social Impact Bond funded, five year education - to - employment initiative.

When national resources are used to minimise student residualisation, to ensure that every school has access to high quality teaching and school leadership, and to promote the use of effective, evidence - based practices in every school, it is more likely that every student will receive a high quality education regardless of the school they attend.

SMB: We should take a page from the successful, ongoing efforts that address the lingering lag in girls» and women's participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and leadership positions: 1) mentoring and role - modeling programs that involve more men in schools, particularly men who hold other than traditionally male jobs so that students see men in a variety of careers; 2) a national fathers» reading campaign to engage more fathers in reading to their children; and 3) increased funding for innovative programs that engage students in literacy activities in and out of school.

For the last 13 years Matt has worked in charity leadership as a director of local youth and community services, as Operations Director at School Councils UK, a national education charity specialising in youth participation and active citizenship in schools, and more recently leading on the delivery of ThinkForward, the successful Social Impact Bond funded, five - year education - to - employment initiative.

Should he have even moderate success, it seems likely he will be in line to become a national figure representing the new generation of black leadership in America, a leadership that does not abandon race matters altogether, but seems less angry than previous generations and more in tune with the America of Tiger Woods, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey.

Since the 2014 launch of West Aurora U, there have been more than 2,300 total enrollments in an after - school workshop offering (at - large course), a micro-credentialing strand (teacher leadership program), or cohort (ESL Certification or National Board Program).

OAKLAND, CA — The Black Teacher Project, a national organization with programming in Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA and New York, NY, is excited to announce the development of Institutional Transformation, a new project that will result in more positive work environments for Black teachers, improved leadership capacity, and ultimately improved learning outcomes for students.

Since 2005, some 35 states have enacted new legislation on principal assessments aimed at putting less emphasis on «inputs,» such as how well particular leadership tasks are met, and more on student «outcomes» and the leadership behaviors likeliest to improve instruction, according to research by the National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality.

Leticia joined TNTP in 2016, and prior to that held leadership positions at Friendly House, UnidosUS (Formerly National Council of La Raza), Expect More Arizona, and One Arizona — all recognized national and state - based civil rights advocacy and social service organiNational Council of La Raza), Expect More Arizona, and One Arizona — all recognized national and state - based civil rights advocacy and social service organinational and state - based civil rights advocacy and social service organizations.

A recent survey by the National Association of State Boards of Education revealed that board members are «feeling encouraged» about their «role and influence over education policy thanks to more leadership opportunities under ESSA.»

New report finds successful authorizing depends on great leadership, institutional commitment, and strong professional judgment CHICAGO — Today, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) releases «Leadership, Commitment, Judgment: Elements of... Read More