Sentences with phrase «most supported initiatives»

As the country's largest 10K race, with over 40,000 racers, it is one of CWB's most supported initiatives.

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When HR and Talent leaders can show how people development initiatives support their organization's priorities and solve their most pressing issues, the conversations turn from «why do we need this?»

Loblaw's most significant gesture was to sign the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, a previously moribund NGO - sponsored initiative that gained sudden support following the disaster.

The organization has launched several initiatives to determine which sectors could benefit the most from standards and have been working with key industries, such as the heating and plumbing, oil and gas and the electrotechnical sector to figure out how standards can better support their needs.

After enlisting his liberal lawyer friend David Boies, who had represented Al Gore in their most famous tussle, the pair could have supported politicians or ballot initiatives with their financial resources, oratory skills, and press - drawing odd couple celebrity.

I am wholeheartedly in favour of initiatives which support parents in teaching their own children about puberty, at home and in the way they feel is most appropriate.

For its latest initiative, the company has collaborated with Sun Chemical, the leading producer of printing inks and coatings, to deliver the most robust and efficient, digital laser - based coding solution that supports customer packaging and labelling requirements.

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced this week that Smurfit Kappa has become ICPF's most recent corporate partner by pledging $ 150,000 to support the foundation's educational and student outreach initiatives.

The Texas initiative reports the most successful team parenting programmes as having little differentiation between father's and mothers» case managers, seeing each case manager as a family support worker (Romo et al, 2004)

Mass Audubon President Gary Clayton thanked Ms. Gangopadhyay for the pivotal support of IMLS, «because strong collaborations are vital to the most successful initiatives, such as this one.

The authors conclude this study with wise words, «As long as words are not followed up by deeds, and praise for breastfeeding is not followed up by financial support of breastfeeding initiatives, many mothers will not be able to achieve their own breastfeeding goals nor will the UNICEF / WHO recommendations for breastfeeding be achieved by most of them.

As long as words are not followed up by deeds, and praise for breastfeeding is not followed up by financial support of breastfeeding initiatives, many mothers will not be able to achieve their own breastfeeding goals nor will the UNICEF / WHO recommendations for breastfeeding be achieved by most of them.

Floating Hospital for Children Fund The Floating Hospital for Children Fund raises important funds to support the critical programs, initiatives and infrastructures most in need that allow us to work wonders every day.

Some barriers include the negative attitudes of women and their partners and family members, as well as health care professionals, toward breastfeeding, whereas the main reasons that women do not start or give up breastfeeding are reported to be poor family and social support, perceived milk insufficiency, breast problems, maternal or infant illness, and return to outside employment.2 Several strategies have been used to promote breastfeeding, such as setting standards for maternity services3, 4 (eg, the joint World Health Organization — United Nations Children's Fund [WHO - UNICEF] Baby Friendly Initiative), public education through media campaigns, and health professionals and peer - led initiatives to support individual mothers.5 — 9 Support from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeedingsupport, perceived milk insufficiency, breast problems, maternal or infant illness, and return to outside employment.2 Several strategies have been used to promote breastfeeding, such as setting standards for maternity services3, 4 (eg, the joint World Health Organization — United Nations Children's Fund [WHO - UNICEF] Baby Friendly Initiative), public education through media campaigns, and health professionals and peer - led initiatives to support individual mothers.5 — 9 Support from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeedingsupport individual mothers.5 — 9 Support from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeedingSupport from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeeding rates.

With the repatriation of all its citizens now impossible — particularly the most vocal opposition activists who left Rwanda in the post-1998 period and were thus unaffected (in theory) by the Clause's implementation — the Rwandan government shifted its approach to generously support a range of other initiatives and durable solutions in refugee - hosting states, for example the provision of passports to Rwandan refugees abroad from visiting delegations.

Off topic questions the Long Island Railroad and possible strike, the City's contingency plans and role in the event of a strike, whether the petitions supporting continued operation of horse carriages, with 40,000 signatures recently delivered to City Hall affect his thinking on the topic, what the 66 donors to Campaign for One New York expect from the mayor, whether he plans to take any additional vacations this year, what initiatives Campaign for One New York will next focus on, the status of the review of the 911 system upgrade and, concerning his trip to Italy, whether he is packed, whether he's packing his own bags and what food he is most looking forward to.

Money from the fund supports some of the state's most important safety net programs --» the State's Medicaid program, Family Health Plus, workforce recruitment and retention, the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program, Child Health Plus (CHP), Graduate Medical Education, AIDS programs, disproportionate share payments to hospitals and other various public health initiatives,» according to the state's financial plan.

Ms Eze said during the year Total Ghana undertook several corporate social responsibility initiatives, the most significant being its Total Startup Challenge Project which involved providing both financial and mentoring support to young Ghanaian entrepreneurs.

agencies and other partners is just the most recent example of a number of new initiatives that support the continued creation of new, quality, affordable housing on Buffalo's east side and in neighborhoods citywide.»

«In addition, more than 30 of New York State's most prominent and influential business, labor, community and university groups support the UB 2020 initiative as the region's best strategy for economic development and job creation.»

The energy efficiency initiative for homes, opposition to a third runway at Heathrow and support for high speed rail have been the most important signs of green Toryism up until now.

Most recently, she was instrumental in the development, implementation and support of the educator evaluation initiative for the Colorado Department of Education.

«Globally important wilderness areas — despite being strongholds for endangered biodiversity, for buffering and regulating local climates, and for supporting many of the world's most politically and economically marginalized communities — are completely ignored in environmental policy,» James Watson, director of science and research initiatives at the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York and the study's lead author, said in a statement, adding that we probably have only one to two decades to turn this around.

FLAG - ERA gathers most regional and national funding organisations (NRFOs) in Europe with the goal of supporting the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Flagship concept and more specifically, the FET Flagship initiatives Graphene and Human Brain Project (HBP).

Originally launched in Nov. 2015, the Amazon Catalyst Program at the University of Washington (UW) is an initiative that provides financial support, mentorship, and resources for applicant's innovative projects that address today's most challenging problems.

Sally's role with the Diet and Fitness Center is to raise philanthropic support for its funding initiatives and most pressing needs.

About Blog The idea for Small Business Can comes from an Ulster Bank initiative when we went and talked to hundreds of businesspeople and asked them about the types of business supports they most valued.

Since 2015, when the hashtag first became a rallying cry for inclusion, most, if not all, of the big studios have reinvigorated or created diversity initiatives, agencies have taken a more active role in supporting their clients and film festivals have continued to be entrees into Hollywood for traditionally marginalized folks.

Embrey Family Foundation joined the Institute's community of foundation supporters in 2014 and provides valuable general operating support for our work year - round, which enables us to allocate funds where they are needed most, and to focus our attention on developing new initiatives as we provide leadership to the fields of film, theatre, and new and interactive media.

«I believe that without informed leadership, most technology initiatives are fragmented and lack cohesion,» said Langlie, Online Teaching / Learning Support at New York's Hudson Valley Community College.

In 2017 literacy and numeracy support initiatives were among the most commonly funded programs while many schools also invested in additional staff to assist students with disabilities.

The poll results that Education Next released Tuesday carry mildly glum news for just about every education reformer in the land, as public support has diminished at least a bit for most initiatives on their agendas: merit pay, charter schools, vouchers, and tax credits, Common Core, and even ending teacher tenure.

The mayor's initiative promises to prioritize «schools with students that need the most support.»

Those initiatives include; Let's Get Digital, a scheme to help schools get the most out of technology and incorporating groundbreaking projects with Microsoft and Google; DigiSafe, a centre of excellence for online safety; CyberProtect, founded to protect schools from security threats; SuperCloud which is about helping schools save money through the cost effective harnessing of next generation cloud technologies; SmartBuy, a commitment from LGfL to use its economies of scale to purchase technology and software for schools at a vastly reduced price saving schools money and allowing access to technology that might otherwise be out of financial reach; and Bridge the Divide which is about tackling inequality and supporting those most in need.

Not surprisingly, low - income and minority families who currently have the fewest educational options express the most support for educational choice initiatives.

This resurfacing has provided the Academy with a new, high quality sports facility that further supports the Academy's sports initiatives in partnership with the Manchester United Foundation and local partners to transform sports participation and provide a centre of excellence in one of the most deprived areas of the country.

In 2014, parents of students at Horace Mann Elementary School in Northwest Washington, D.C., spent over $ 470,000 of their own money to support the school's programs.1 With just under 290 students enrolled for the 2013 - 14 school year, this means that, in addition to public funding, Horace Mann spent about an extra $ 1,600 for each student.2 Those dollars — equivalent to 9 percent of the District of Columbia's average per - pupil spending3 — paid for new art and music teachers and classroom aides to allow for small group instruction.4 During the same school year, the parent - teacher association, or PTA, raised another $ 100,000 in parent donations and collected over $ 200,000 in membership dues, which it used for similar initiatives in future years.5 Not surprisingly, Horace Mann is one of the most affluent schools in the city, with only 6 percent of students coming from low - income families.6

The Marzano Center brings together the most up - to - date resources, tools, professional development, products, and services to support K - 12 educators, schools, and districts as they implement teacher evaluation and principal evaluation initiatives.

Continuing a 10 - year long tradition, the National Alliance honors individuals at the federal, state and local level who enrich the lives of students by leading the most impactful charter school initiatives and supporting charters as a high - quality public school option.

Most notably, the foundation funded the American Federation for Children, an advocacy group focused on supporting school - choice initiatives and supporting candidates who back school choice.

Paul oversees a number of programmatic areas focusing on educator preparation initiatives, educator support and evaluation, educator professional development, and overseeing the nation's oldest and most prestigious educator recognition program: The National Teacher of the Year Program.

The additional $ 1.9 million in lobbying expenditures brings the total amount these groups have spent in support of Governor Malloy's pro-charter school, pro-Common Core, pro-Common Core testing and anti-teacher initiatives to more than $ 9 million, making it the most expensive lobbying campaign in Connecticut history.

Matthew Miller's support of blended learning, and the most recent Go Open initiative, keeps Mentor on the national scene.

Her most recent experience was as a principal in Marquardt School District 15 for eleven years at two schools where she created a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while working with other principals and district leaders to support the district initiatives.

Before joining EducationCounsel, she served as Managing Partner at America Achieves, where she led a number of the organization's most critical priorities, including their support for state and local superintendents, the Global Learning Network and their parent engagement initiative.

She has served as principal investigator for national evaluations of several important secondary school reform initiatives, most recently an ongoing evaluation of the California Linked Learning District Initiative, which is managed by ConnectEd and supported by the James Irvine Foundation.

More than 40 downstate superintendents have asked Koch to delay PARCC testing, saying «the testing initiative has moved too fast, is ill - planned, does not support the basic tenets of quality formative assessment such as validity and reliability, is consuming vast and valuable resources (both human and monetary) at the district level, and, most importantly, will not truly benefit our students.»

We support organizations and initiatives that serve children and families who can most benefit from our commitment.

Our commitment to equity and equal opportunity runs like a ribbon through all of our initiatives at the U.S. Department of Education — from ensuring that low - income minority students aren't stuck in chronically under - performing schools, to working with districts to get great teachers in the schools and subjects where they are needed most, to targeting billions of dollars to students and schools in need of support.

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