Sentences with phrase «of affordable schools»

Thousands of additional pupils were enrolled by the end of the year, making Bridge the largest network of affordable schools in Africa.

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One of the better known online learning platforms, Coursera partners with ivy league schools like Stanford and University of Pennsylvania to offer top quality courses for free, or at least at more affordable rates.
We heard a number of concerns from people struggling to find affordable places to live and still have money available to spend on food, utilities and school clothes for their kids.
Sandra Fluke, the student who was at the center of a firestorm over contraception rules at her religious university, applauded the decision, saying in a statement, «I am very pleased that under these policies all women, regardless of what school they attend or where they work, will soon have affordable access to contraception.»
We should have selective nostalgia for unions, just as we should have the same for the vital and deeply judgmental parishes of the fifties with their affordable parochial schools.
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But the exalted ** Sandra Fluke» is QUOTED in this article: «I am very pleased that under these policies all women, regardless of what school they attend or where they work, will soon have AFFORDABLE access to contraception.»
I could go on for days about how awesome this little nut is — full of plant - based protein, completely satisfying, good at stabilizing blood sugar throughout the day, uber sustainable and requiring very little water for growth, super affordable, genuinely liked by almost every kid on the planet, providing a slew of health benefits, etc... but I do understand that some schools don't allow peanuts because of allergies.
NCVA remains an active supporter of local high school volleyball by partnering with them to fundraise for their programs, provide affordable equipment, and continue to train and assign officials to many leagues throughout the bay area.
Federal funding of up to $ 500,000 exists for such a center through the Affordable Care Act, which allocates money to school - based health centers to be safety net providers.
Wire School of Music in Berwyn focuses on helping you attain your musical goals from industry professionals, in a world - class facility, at an affordable price.
seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life — parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes — to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way...
Dear Abby: I found copies of my high school yearbook at an antique / collectibles store in my hometown — at an affordable price.
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Any one of these affordable kids» activities turns the time after school into a time filled with fun!
In this role, she is responsible for leading the efforts to improve public policies to end hunger, reduce poverty, promote nutrition and increase the availability of healthy affordable food in low - income areas; maximize participation in all federal nutrition programs (SNAP, school meals, early childhood nutrition, WIC, and summer meals); and educate the public about both the stark reality of hunger's existence in the nation's capital and the real opportunities for effective solutions.
While many families in this area move east of the tunnel to attend better public schools, Berkeley Rose Waldorf School can meet their children's educational needs at an affordable tuition cost and reduce the relocation of local families away from their current neighborhoods and homes.
Ensure that school meals provide students with access to a variety of affordable, nutritious, and appealing foods that meet their health and nutritional needs while accommodating the religious, ethnic, and cultural food preferences of the student body.
WFP evaluates the records of all the candidates and supports only those who stand up for working - class and middle - class families on issues like good jobs, affordable healthcare, fair taxes and quality schools.
«The people of the 33rd Senatorial District face real challenges getting affordable housing, access to health care and decent schools.
Today's More Affordable Childcare paper instead extends the principles of Gove's school reforms to pre-school years and the childcare sector.
Today's statement from children's minister Elizabeth Truss on improving the supply of affordable childcare instead focuses on helping schools provide more after - school and holiday care.
Since then, we've had 6 straight years of IDC - Republican control of the Senate; that's 6 budgets where thousands were held unjustly in pre-trial confinement, nearly a hundred thousand units of affordable housing were lost, and millions of kids attended underfunded schools.
In the 7th Council District Mark has fought for safer streets, faster bus service, better schools, cleaner parks, more affordable housing, and development which fits the scale and context of the neighborhood.
Since 2011, Keith has worked for City Council Speaker Peter Vallone, Sr. helping to advocate for after school funding, expanded Advanced Placement, prevent bullying of LGBT students in public schools, secure funding for employment and workforce programs, create new affordable housing, and preserve the quality of life on the Upper East Side, In 2006, Keith was the tenant organizer for the «Preserve Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village» campaign during the sale of the neighborhood to Tishman Speyer.
Also on the table are affordable housing programs, charter school funding, and how teenagers who are accused of committing a crime should be treated.
He is the only one who will raise taxes on the wealthy to fund universal pre-k and after - school programs that keep our kids safe; the only one who supports the full package of reforms to end a stop - and - frisk era defined by racial profiling; and he has the boldest plan to build or preserve nearly 200,000 units of affordable housing.
When it came to representing his district, Silver often echoed the voices of key community leaders and the many thousands they represented, so they were in a sense in «the room» helping make decisions on vital issues like schools and affordable housing.
America could lose more than a million jobs if the Senate votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act, according to a report from George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund.
Negotiations in Albany were also bogged down over how to divide increased education funding, the details of an affordable housing and development tax credit in New York City and whether to increase the number of authorized charter schools.
Mr. Bragman said he would revisit the idea of using a town - owned site in the Wainscott School District for affordable housing, though the proposal, which drew fire from the Wainscott School Board, «may have to be scaled down.»
NIAGARA FALLS, NY - On May 12, 2015, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the adaptive reuse of the former South Junior High School in Niagara Falls (561 Portage Road) into a 61 - unit mixed - income affordable housing development is moving forward with a $ 6.4 million award from New York State Housing and Community Renewal.
Having partnered with Brian for years when he served in the State Assembly, I know he will a powerful advocate for our community by funding and promoting equity and diversity in our public schools, preserving and expanding affordable housing, and promoting services for seniors and New Yorkers of all ages.»
While members of the not - for - profit have been regular critics of Paladino and his role on the Buffalo Public School Board, Washington said this particular protest concerned Ellicott Development's role in the «gentrification» of Buffalo by building luxury apartments with public funds that could be used for affordable housing.
The various infrastructure development in the state are to further enhance the welfare of government workers in particular: quality and affordable schools for their children, affordable medicare, good neighborhoods to live in, good roads to drive on without the frequent wear and tear on their vehicles.
The messy end of session also includes agreements on short extenders — one additional year for mayoral control of the New York City schools, and a six month extension of a tax break for real estate developers who build some affordable housing.
When it is complete, these two new buildings will stand alongside eight others — incorporating a new school, open space, retail and job opportunities, and a total of 1,300 new affordable apartments.
QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz stated the following in response to questions about an agreement reached this week with the Queens Development Group on Phase 1 of Willets Point; the agreement includes the construction of 1,100 affordable apartments (including 221 for low - income seniors) and a brand new 450 - seat public elementary school: «The City -LSB-...]
The $ 145.3 billion spending plan increases school aid next year by just under $ 1 billion (which school boards say is not enough) and over the next five years commits to build thousands of units of affordable housing for the homeless, contribute $ 8.3 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, spend $ 22 billion on upstate roads and bridges, cut taxes for small businesses and create a rebate for Thruway toll payers.
He also spoke of a need for unity in New York City, where the privileged and disadvantaged alike are given a fair shot at economic success, good schools, affordable housing, and safe neighborhoods, and where people «don't have to worry about being stopped and frisked because you happen to be the wrong color.»
Queens Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland, who chairs the powerful Committee on Finance, suggested the city could lose precious monies for the NYPD for its non-cooperation on immigration issues, while the public hospital network could suffer if the president repeals the Obama - era Affordable Care Act and the school system might lose funding under the policies of U.S. Secretary of Education - designate Betsy DeVos.
The Office of the Queens Borough President provides capital funding that can be used to fund large - scale projects, including but not limited to infrastructure improvements and affordable housing developments, and to purchase smaller - scale fixed assets, like computers, Smart - Boards for schools and meal delivery vehicles.
Since moving to Washington Heights 34 years ago, Estrella, a John Jay College and New York Law School grad, said that he has helped immigrants apply for affordable housing and keep Hispanic youth out of prison.
And Cuomo's feud with Mayor de Blasio stalled the city's receipt of nearly $ 2 billion in new housing funds, failed to revive an affordable - housing tax break and limited de Blasio's control over city schools to one year.
The state comptroller's office, in announcing the cap for the 2017 - 18 school year on Wednesday, noted that the level remains well below the 2 percent widely regarded as an indicator of what is affordable for local systems.
It was deemed more important than education issues, creating more affordable housing, combating heroin addictions, increasing cancer screening, or deciding if mayoral control of New York City's schools should continue.
A separate recent survey of parents, carried out by independent polling company ComRes and commissioned by the NASUWT, found that almost three quarters of parents (73 %) agreed there should be much stronger regulations over how much schools are allowed to charge for the services they provide to pupils, with over a third (36 %) of parents saying the cost of educational visits is not affordable, 33 % saying the same about school uniforms and a fifth (20 %) for the cost of equipment.
«Making our communities more affordable and preventing the insolvency of local governments and school districts needs to be our top priority.
New York Needs to Desegregate Housing in Order to Improve Schools Astorino Clearly Not A Supporter of Fair Housing for People of Color (White Plains, NY) Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor, said today that improving access to affordable housing was critical to improving education in New York State.
She said overcrowded schools and the lack of affordable housing in Manhattan is a direct result of the city not doing «comprehensive planning.»
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