Sentences with phrase «national advocate»

The piece notes that the Trump appointee's calendar «is sprinkled with meetings with religious leaders, leading national advocates of vouchers and charter schools, and players involved in challenging state laws that limit the distribution of government funds to support religious or alternative schools.»

«It's a major victory,» said Bob Schaeffer, a leading national advocate for limits on standardized testing.

Since the accident, the Woodruffs have become national advocates for mental health awareness and have spoken openly about their family's experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression and anxiety.

While in Baltimore, he will meet with members of Congress, local and state officials and national advocates including a meeting with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz, and Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union.

Jan Resseger is a long - time national advocate for education justice.

A well - funded national advocate for private voucher schools announced this week a rebranding of its Wisconsin - based operations.

Our advocates provide highly valued frontline information and ideas to policymakers and other national advocates, while collaborating with and supporting attorneys and others working at the state and local levels.

Description: The pre-conference Advocacy Day at the National Home Visiting Summit will provide state and national advocates with an opportunity to gather resources for visits to the Hill; share strategies and information with other advocates; debrief on Hill visits; and learn which messages on MIECHV and home visiting resonate the most with their federal legislators and staff.

Be a relentless national advocate for healthy marriages, responsible fathers, strong families, and vibrant communities in America

And while national advocates still exude the general belief that MIECHV will ultimately be saved, confidence is starting to crumble at the state level where the funds are managed.

National advocates of educational change, including President Barack Obama, are pushing for faster expansion of charter schools as a way to foster competition and provide more school choices.

Based in Washington, D.C., the nonprofit Character Education Partnership is the leading national advocate for character education.

As for Diaz - Tello, who has graduated from law school since the birth of her child, she's now working in her own legal practice and with groups like the National Advocates for Pregnant Women to educate moms about what they're going into when they enter the delivery room.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Eric Kingson, a Syracuse University professor and national advocate for Social Security, said Monday he will likely seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. John Katko in the 2016 election.

Aquino is an actor and self - described «national advocate for disabled» who has not had any significant previous visibility in the race.

Mike Haynie, a national advocate and Syracuse University's vice chancellor and director of the school's Institute for Veterans and Military Families, says he was so upset by a lack of substance on the issue Wednesday night at a presidential forum that he turned to his 1,667 Twitter followers in disgust.

NYPD retired Captain Joe Concannon; a national advocate for Police Officers, the NYS organizer for this Vigil, and State - wide organizer of «SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE», said; «Thank everyone, over and over again.

Our purpose is to serve as the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families.

«Let's not forget that he was governor of Colorado, someone who was widely seen as a reformer and a national advocate for kids.»

Thanks to the moral leadership of national advocates like Howard Fuller, and the hard work of thousands too numerous to mention, the signs of success are everywhere.

In 2014, Woodlands School was one of only three charter schools nationwide to be honored as a National School of Character by The Character Education Partnership, a national advocate and leader for the character education movement.

The Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national advocate and leader for the character education movement, is pleased to announce the application process for the 2013 Promising Practices in Character Education is open and encourages those who implement character education in their programs to apply.

Washington, D.C. (January 10, 2014)-- The Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national advocate and leader for the character education movement, today announced that Mark Hyatt will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 9.

Shining Rock is a member of a growing U.S. network of charters pushed by the Challenge Foundation, a group funded by a wealthy, Oregon businessman who's been a national advocate for school choice and other right - wing causes.

May 15, 2014 — Washington, D.C. — The Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national advocate and leader for the character education movement, today named 41 schools and three districts as 2014 National Schools of Character (NSOC).

It will feature Howard Fuller, a national advocate for voucher programs and charter schools.

Washington, D.C. — July 16 — The Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national advocate and leader for the character education movement, is pleased to announce that New York Times columnist and two - time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof will keynote its 21st annual National Forum on Character Education held October 30 - Novembver 2, 2014 in Washington, DC.

She brought her passion for working with young children to become a national advocate and served as Executive Director of the Center for the Child Care Workforce where she led efforts to improve the quality of working conditions for educators in early learning settings.

June 3, 2014 — Washington, D.C. — The Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national advocate and leader for the character education movement, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sheril Morgan as its new director of schools of character.

This day was launched by Alley Cat Allies, a national advocate for feral and stray cats and the foremost authority on Trap - Neuter - Return, in 2001 to bring attention to the unnecessary killing of cats in animal control pounds and shelters.

This day was launched in 2001 by Alley Cat Allies, a national advocate for feral and stray cats and the foremost authority on Trap - Neuter - Return, to bring attention to the unnecessary killing of cats in shelters.

«If the federal government is allowed to overrule local support for Trap - Neuter - Return, most of the cats in Cape May will be caught and killed,» warned Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies, the national advocates for feral and stray cats.

When asked how her career path had veered from early childhood education to a long career as a national advocate for animal welfare and rescue, Randi explained that children and animals both required patience and needed someone who would be their advocate.

Professional Associations The Florida Bar, Sections on Taxation, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Elder Law South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Probate Committee, Member and Past Chairman Boca Raton Estate Planning Council, Member Palm Beach County Wealth & Estate Planning Seminar, Inaugural Committee Member The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers University of Florida Advisor Network, Founding Member

The organizational goals for The National Advocates is to create a national network of premier attorneys practicing in several practice areas, including matrimonial law.

The National Advocates» mission is to promote excellence in the legal profession.

«When I read the order, I was horrified,» Lynn Paltrow, founder of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women, told The Washington Post.

Domingo has also been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers, The National Advocates: Top 100, «Citywealth Leading Lawyers» list as a leading North America attorney, Worth magazine as one of the top 100 trust & estates attorneys in the United States and he was selected by his peers for the U.S. News The Best Lawyers in America.

Val Kleyman was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers In New York in divorce and family law by the The National Advocates.

Val Kleyman was selected as one of the «Top Divorce Attorneys» in NY by Super Lawyers and National Advocates.

Advocacy - NPTA shall act as a national advocate, representing members in issues pertaining to pharmacy technicians, the pharmacy profession, and the healthcare industry.

Our purpose is to serve as the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families.