Sentences with phrase «necessary painful changes»

Washington's education establishment — meaning its lawmakers, school districts and teachers unions — is so resistant to reform that not even the prospect of $ 250 million in the middle of a severe recession could persuade it to accept the necessary painful changes.

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Recessions can often be like the economy's answer to a ravaging forest fire — a painful but necessary way to clean the slate and create lasting change.

Director Matthew Heineman, who embedded himself deeply and survived fire fights to capture the film's footage, builds a compelling and painful picture of two men setting their sights on being the change necessary to save their homes from violence and corruption.

In this view, teacher change (and teacher learning) is a necessary evil — externally imposed, difficult, and painful, but needed for improvement in student learning.

Pregnant and newly arrived from Mexico, the young woman with the healing hands becomes not just Doc's nurse and companion but also a catalyst for painful yet necessary changes within a neighborhood that has otherwise lost hope.

But it's important to keep tabs and, if necessary, take action early to avoid having to make more drastic, and painful, changes later on.

These difficulties and symptoms are often painful messengers telling us that deeper insight and change is necessary for renewed happiness and success.

My passion is helping you make the necessary changes in relationships, perceptions of yourself and painful situations to create a truly fulfilling and meaningful life!»