Sentences with phrase «more young people and families»

There is now a waiting list, with many more young people and families, and 40 per cent of plots are now managed by women who increasingly like to grow organic vegetables.

The grant will enable PPLM's peer education program, Get Real Teen Council, and its parent education programs, Let's Be Honest and Seamos Honestos, to reach more young people and families in Central Massachusetts.

Not exact matches

Other life goals, like «raising a family» and «influencing social values,» are more important to young people today, careful academic surveys reveal.

Mr Lawrence, who speaks to young people to spell out the dire consequences of carrying a weapon, said: «Right now with the violence, and the knife crime violence, it is even more urgent now that I talk to these youngsters and explain to them the pain and the suffering they inflict on families.

The young face a more atomized world than did Americans fifty years ago, but even in young people's support for free college, we see their hopes of entering a world with steadier employment and more stable families.

While I think it's irresponsible to blame family and friends for a loved one's suicide, I believe it's just as irresponsible to ignore the reality that gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide as straight peers, that nearly half of young transgender people have considered taking their lives, and that LGBT youth who come from families who reject their gender identities or sexual orientations are more than eight times more likely to attempt suicide than those who come from supportive families.

The charity's UK office has provided more than # 92,000 to help widows, victims of the war, young people who have lost their jobs, and families in particular need.

Far more serious than any of the startling events of the decade was the massive erosion of the legitimacy of American institutions — business, government, education, the churches, the family — that set in, particularly among young people, and that continues, if public opinion polls are to be believed, in the 1970s even when overt protest has become less frequent.

To find out more about the «You and Your Child» parenting programme contact Bev Alden, Programme Manager, Children and Young People Affected by Imprisonment, Ormiston Children & Families Trust.

A substantial body of research now indicates that high levels of involvement by fathers in two parent families are associated with a range of desirable outcomes in children and young people, including: better peer relationships; fewer behaviour problems; lower criminality and substance abuse; higher educational / occupational mobility, relative to that of parents; capacity for empathy; non-traditional attitudes to earning and childcare; more satisfying adult sexual partnerships; and higher self - esteem and life - satisfaction (for reviews see Flouri 2005; Pleck and Masciadrelli 2004).

WASHINGTON, DC - Facebook, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Mozilla, and the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) today announced a series of activities to advance healthy online experiences so young people can more easily make smart and responsible choices on the Internet.

This may be a particularly attractive option for adolescents who are preparing to leave the family home for a more independent living arrangement, for young adults with disabilities who prefer to be with people their own age, or even aging populations with mild to moderate memory loss because it gives them an opportunity to experience new surroundings, different expectations, peer relationships and even cognitive and emotional stimulation.

Having a stable family and a good relationship with mom and dad makes young people more likely to develop healthy habits that may protect them against obesity, a new study suggests.

All of the above applies to the SGP Youths as well, but for the Youths I would expect the relatively high number of members to be even more pronounced as young adults raised in a religious family and community where > 20 % of the population vote for the SGP tend to have pretty clear views on their political and religious affiliation at a relatively young age, whereas other people tend to choose their political affiliations at a later age (if they ever choose one).

It is a bold project that will draw businesses back to Long Island, create jobs, increase home values, and ultimately, attract more young people to raise their families on Long Island.»

I applaud Governor Cuomo for recognizing that New York needed to take a mindful, comprehensive approach in order to stem the tide of more pain and destruction as we serve as a model for other states battling this substance that robs our young people, families and communities.

By reducing costs for businesses and making New York more competitive, we can create new jobs and keep our young people here to settle and raise their families,» Skelos said in the statement.

«Today's budget agreement includes a landmark overhaul of our juvenile justice system, paving the way for young people in the system to receive services close to their families and more easily transition back into their communities and productive lives.»

«We commend Senator Klein and New York policymakers for taking this important step that will enhance public safety, strengthen families, and ensure more troubled young people get on the right track.

He said he also supports assisted living for the elderly and trying to keep them in more personal settings and not in nursing homes as well as youth programs that help give young people guidance and give resources and assistance to their families.

We need a more thoughtful approach that directly addresses the realities of the educational landscape and provides relief to as many young people and families as possible.

Enck blames the decline on more and more young people growing up in urban cultures removed from hunting, an increasing proportion of ethnic minorities (who are less likely to hunt) in the population and — surprise, surprise — the rise in single - parent families «with fewer opportunities for children to learn about hunting from their fathers».

Multiple follow - up visits with the surgeon and support team are required in the first year, and in order to get results from the procedure, young people must be committed to becoming more active and eating healthier for life, which often requires getting their families to do the same.

Now an indie darling and cult classic, the film certainly resonates because of its following of a family's turmoil, but more importantly the role of the deadened senses of the young, and how a person in a quagmire really needs to grab at life for the good.

We've got much more piss your pants one liners and forth wall breaking tomfoolery from Wade, it's sweet sensitive and extremely emotional in parts (not since the finale of T2 have I sobbed so much), the OTT action and gore makes a hatchet fight in a Butcher shop look clean in comparison with moments to make hardcore Gore - Geeks give a huge hooray, the cringe worthy «oh no he didn't» moments are rife, there's a touching subplot about what it really means to be Family and also we are treated to an array of colorful supporting characters including an excellent turn from Josh Brolin as futuristic super soldier «Cable», a wonderful performance from upcoming young talented star Julian Dennison (hunt for the wilder people), the obligatory Hugh Jackman cameo and a mega hard Super Villain who makes his previous onscreen incarnation seem like Vinny Jones in a giant penis suit... Oh wait!

Young people whose families had included them in conversations about money and budgets were much more likely to make more responsible financial decisions in the future.

And as her youngest daughter processes all these contradictions, an exercise in family navel - gazing becomes something more meta — less about the stories themselves than about the often uproarious ways in which people tell stories.

Key Measures Special educational needs key measures include a single assessment process (0 - 25) which is more streamlined, better involves children, young people and families and is completed quickly; An Education Health and Care Plan (replacing the statement) which brings services together and is focused on improving outcomes; An offer of a personal budget for families with an Education, Health and Care Plan; A requirement for local authorities and health services to jointly plan and commission services that children, young people and their families need; A requirement on local authorities to publish a local offer indicating the support available to those with special educational needs and disabilities and their families, and; The introduction of mediation opportunities for disputes and a trial giving children the right to appeal if they are unhappy with their support.

There's little doubt that this should remain a major focus of education reform — and when it's successful, will encourage many more young people to delay childbearing, which increases their odds at getting married before starting a family.

A personal SEN budget could: add to existing learning support, providing a more consistent offer of support to the child or young person; fund time to bring all key parties together to bridge the gap between home and school / other learning provision and to build a team of dedicated support people (including family); fund some specialist input; fund work experience or a work - based learning opportunity; and add to the technology available to promote a student's individual style of learning.

«The more the school and the family are joined as partners in educating young people, the greater the child's chance for success.»

by Brett Wigdortz, founder and CEO, Teach First; Fair access: Making school choice and admissions work for all by Rebecca Allen, reader in the economics of education at the Institute of Education, University of London; School accountability, performance and pupil attainment by Simon Burgess, professor of economics at the University of Bristol, and director of the Centre for Market and Public Organisation; The importance of teaching by Dylan Wiliam, emeritus professor at the Institute of Education, University of London; Reducing within - school variation and the role of middle leadership by James Toop, ceo of Teaching Leaders; The importance of collaboration: Creating «families of schools» by Tim Brighouse, a former teacher and chief education officer of Oxfordshire and Birmingham; Testing times: Reforming classroom teaching through assessment by Christine Harrison, senior lecturer in science education at King's College London; Tackling pupil disengagement: Making the curriculum more engaging by David Price, author and educational consultant; Beyond the school gates: Developing children's zones for England by Alan Dyson, professor of education at the University of Manchester and co-director of the Centre for Equity in Education, Kirstin Kerr, lecturer in education at the University of Manchester and Chris Wellings, head of programme policy in Save the Children's UK Programme; After school: Promoting opportunities for all young people in a locality by Ann Hodgson, professor of education and director of the Learning for London @IOE Research Centre, Institute of Education, University of London and Ken Spours, professor or education and co-director of the Centre for Post-14 Research and Innovation at the Institute of Education, University of London.

The young people in this group typically have lower family incomes, live in areas where fewer people go to university, attend state schools, and are more likely to be men or in the white ethnic group.

Within the new Children and Families Act 2014 are changes to statutory assessment and a replacement of SEN statements with new education, health and care (EHC) plans, introducing a more person - centred approach to assessing need and planning for better outcomes for children and young people aged 0 — 25 years.

When families, community groups, business and schools band together to support learning, young people achieve more in school, stay in school longer, and enjoy the experience more.

In taking on such roles, local authority staff can position themselves as guardians of improved outcomes for all young people and their families - protectors of a more collegiate approach but not as custodians of day - to - day activities.

And thinking about young people in particular, students from low income families who take part in arts activities at school are three times more likely to get a degree than children in low income families who do not engage in arts activities at school.

Minister for Children and Families, Nadhim Zahawi said: «The new contracts we are announcing today, worth more than # 25 million, will build on the progress we have seen over the last four years to make sure children, young people and their families have access to excellent support to help guide them through the newFamilies, Nadhim Zahawi said: «The new contracts we are announcing today, worth more than # 25 million, will build on the progress we have seen over the last four years to make sure children, young people and their families have access to excellent support to help guide them through the newfamilies have access to excellent support to help guide them through the new system.

What's more, a # 20million contract with the Council for Disabled Children, in partnership with Contact, was announced, with the aim of providing families and young people with SEND with impartial advice, support and information about the services and support on offer.

Both counties are criticised for an «unacceptably wide» gap between the achievements of young people who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) and those from more affluent families.

Now more than ever, afterschool and community - based programs seek to support youth and families by offering high - quality services that build skills to prepare young people for success in life.

«The UK Department for Children, Schools, and Families has a less verbose definition of gifted and talented students: «children and young people with one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group (or with the potential to develop those abilities).

As more and more educators, families, and community partners work together to help young people succeed — and the field of community schools has grown — the core message and tools in Together We Can remain a powerful resource for the field.

Maureen Heffernan has spent more than 30 years in the field of Arts Education, working first as a teaching artist and then as a non-profit arts administrator where she has worked with young people, their teachers and their families throughout the tri-state region.

2 Title IV, Part F, Subpart 2 — Community Support for School Success Full Service Community Schools program The bill also contains provisions that advance the community schools strategy, including the requirement for indicators beyond academics in state and district accountability systems; supportive programs including Promise Neighborhoods and 21st Century Community Learning Centers; and a new set of tools and resources to boost results - focused school - community partnerships for young people's success, including integrated student supports, needs assessments, and professional development for educators to work more effectively with families and communities.

While Massachusetts has engaged in considerable work to improve educational outcomes for ELL students, the challenges that these young people and their families face go beyond academic English acquisition and require a more comprehensive approach.

But if we focus on academics alone, we fail to understand that young people develop, as we previously discussed, across multiple domains, and we fail to see that it is the responsibility of the school, family, and community, working in concert, to fulfill the necessary conditions for learning (for more on these conditions, see the «Conditions for Learning» box on the right).

For example, Washington's Youth Development Executives of King County and the Road Map Project, as well as All Hands Raised in the Portland area, have begun to examine positive youth development through the lens of noncognitive factors as they identify ways that schools, communities, and families can collaborate more intentionally to create supportive learning environments for young people.

Ride - hailing services «got their start with young people in cities,» but as those users get older and have families, they become more interested in owning their own vehicles, he says.

Yet this has to do with the target customer the Germans are aiming the T - Roc at - which is mostly young people who are more into tech and flashy appearances and less pressed by a family's needs or simply can't be bothered by a rough interior.