Sentences with phrase «of meaningful commitments»

The concern is that due to a lack of meaningful commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2015, progress on REDD + may be held hostage to other key financial decisions, like where money for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will come from.

Mathias Jr. added, «The bill in short provides assurance to the low - income community of a meaningful commitment by our government to the principle equal justice under law.»

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«We do not take decisions that impact jobs lightly, but we committed in May to implement meaningful changes to reset our business, remove layers and find cost efficiencies, and we are acting with a sense of urgency on that commitment,» McDonald's spokeswoman Heidi Barker Sa Shekhem said in a statement.

This plan is an extension of Starbucks ongoing commitment to create pathways to meaningful employment for veterans, military spouses and opportunity youth.

Community Partners are one way Zillow Group is making a meaningful commitment to help address the unique housing needs of some of the most vulnerable and underserved members of our communities.

If we are believers in Ricardian equivalence, delaying tax hikes alone should make very little difference — the combination of reflation (and implied fiscal tightening of inflating away debt) makes Abe's near - term growth commitment more meaningful.

«CVS Health is pleased to join the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative as part of our company's ongoing commitment to connecting talented young people with meaningful apprenticeships, internships and jobs,» said Larry Merlo, President and CEO of CVS Health.

Only such communities can create meaningful norms of responsibility and commitment that can help their neighbors see why family matters and what it can make possible.

After one has made whatever personal inventory and commitment one desires, it may be helpful to repeat in a relaxed mood some short, meaningful phrase such as «God is love,» or «In thee I rest,» or «Be of good cheer,» or «The peace of God, which passeth all understanding,» or «Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.»

This life — A concern for this life (as opposed to an afterlife) and a commitment to making it meaningful through better understanding of ourselves, our history, our intellectual and artistic achievements, and the outlooks of those who differ from us.

What could be more meaningful on a day when the total commitment of two people to one another is recognized and honored before God and the assembled witnesses?

They challenge us to live by plurality of culture, demand justice as a prerequisite for meaningful human solidarity, urge for commitment to communitarian values, etc..

(1) clarity, strength and persuasiveness of Christian conviction and commitment; (2) good preaching and the ability to design and lead meaningful worship; (3) conviction of and commitment to pastoral calling as integral to Christian ministry and pastoral care; (4) deep sensitivity to the needs of people individually and in groups; (5) concern for, dedication to, and skill in working for congregational development and growth as a part of faithfulness, for the nurture and retention of members who show signs of slackening commitment, for the motivation and training of lay persons to work for church growth; (6) capacity to generate enthusiasm in other people, personal warmth, competence, spiritual authenticity; (7) ability to encourage and generate a spirit of unity in a congregation; and (8) organizational development and conflict management skills.

These rules have «created an arena where people of different faith commitments can work together and have meaningful conversations.»

«For more than a decade, Burger King Corp. has demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare and, through our BK Positive Steps ® corporate responsibility program, we continue to leverage our purchasing power to ensure the appropriate and proper treatment of animals by our vendors and suppliers,» said Jonathan Fitzpatrick, chief brand and operations officer of Burger King Corp. «We are proud to announce these new, industry - leading commitments that support meaningful standards of humane treatment in our U.S. supply chain.»

U.S. dairy farmers, suppliers and institutions are intent on building meaningful relationships with global customers based on principles of commitment, integrity, and collaboration.

All kinds of relationships need a certain amount of trust and commitment to be meaningful.

California's evolving knowledge and commitment to social emotional learning can be seen in the state's adoption of school climate and parent engagement, as meaningful state indicators.

Naming Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children in your estate plan or making a planned gift, such as a charitable gift annuity, is a meaningful way to create your own personal legacy, while expressing a deep commitment to future generations of patients.

They can play an integral role in supporting their child in having honored, mutually meaningful relationships with their birth families as they grow and learn to experience trust, love and commitment within the context of family.

According to a statement by the Director of Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Office of the Government, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon quoting the Commissioner for Industries, Commerce and Co-operatives, Hon. Ismaila Adekunle Jaiyeoba - Alagbada, that the free train service is in continuation of the commitment of Aregbesola's administration to making life more meaningful for the people of the state.

But it's not so much in his politics that he triumphs to - day (the world is very different now after all), but in what he is deemed to exemplify: a dislike of partisanship, a sense of integrity, a commitment to the public good, a contempt for materialism, and a belief that political action can achieve meaningful change.

The prospect of meaningful trade deals has been demolished by the de-facto commitment to keep Northern Ireland in the customs union.

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«The nationwide dialogue by APC on true federalism», the governor said, «connects with its expressed commitment to making governance more meaningful to the people by changing the way people are governed, especially in terms of access to and allocation of resources».

However, the fight for meaningful ethics reform can not stop there, all of our state lawmakers must make the same commitment and pledge to close the LLC loophole,» said Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union.

By making this a legislative priority, John Faso, who has long been known as a creative and innovative legislator, demonstrates his commitment to providing meaningful relief to the taxpayers of this state.

Also on tap to be announced tomorrow: The release of signed commitments from the three major announced candidates and one «as - yet unannounced candidate» for governor to «adhere to specific meaningful reform of the state redistricting process» if they are elected.

Accomplishing this to a meaningful extent will require an extraordinary commitment by the NIH leadership, and extraordinary vision and selflessness from established scientists who will need to set aside their own scientific agendas, and support proposals that are essential to the long - term well being of American scientists.

Schlessinger taught me how to ask meaningful questions in my research, and I have gained much from his insightful directions and strong commitment to the education of his students.

«Providing congregations with the necessary resources to help their members find meaningful work deepens the commitment of the faith community while improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.

Once you're ready to get out there, you'll be armed with the knowledge of what you want in a long - term commitment, who you are and what you have to contribute in a meaningful connection.

Binoche plays a divorced artist struggling — in part due to her own commitment issues — to find a meaningful connection through a series of frequently amusing and sometimes unsettling flings that never seem to work out.

a implement the commitment undertaken by developed country Parties to the UNFCCC to a goal of mobilizing jointly USD100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible

Add Ethically - Based, Coming - of - Age Ritual With fewer Americans actively religious, fewer youth are participating in meaningful traditions that can build moral commitment and awareness.

«While Judaism does not appear to require a commitment to nonviolence in order to fulfill its precepts, it so sharply curtails the use of violence that nonviolence becomes more often than not the only meaningful way to fulfill a life dedicated to truth, justice and peace» [7].

The people I interviewed sustained and deepened their commitment as they built meaningful relationships with people of color and developed effective, equity - oriented practice with them.

More than specific content, I learned that meaningful and outstanding work is the result of a genuine and unfailing commitment to follow one's passions.

According to Leslie Wilson, Project RED Team Member, «These 10 signature districts have made a definitive commitment to improve student learning and provide personalized instruction through a meaningful integration of technology, ongoing professional development and administrator support.

In 2013, CCSSO and the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) jointly released Commitments on High - Quality Assessments which is a set of principles to guide state and district leaders in making sure every assessment administered is high - quality, coherent, and meaningful to students, parents, and teachers.

Following the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the PED launched NMRISING, a statewide initiative to inform the development of New Mexico's state plan7 and build upon the momentum of recent student success.8 The plan reinforces the PED's commitment to robust CCR standards and assessments, meaningful school accountability, a commitment to ensure that all students are served by excellent educators, and dynamic strategies for turning around the state's struggling schools.

In the end, school officials and experts in Cleveland turned out to lack any serious commitment to community empowerment; they behaved in ways that equated it with public relations or community outreach rather than a meaningful transformation of school governance.

• A deep - seated belief in the inherent right of all children to a quality education; • A professional life dedicated to improving education for teachers and their students; • A passionate commitment to improving teaching and learning in America; • Unwavering dedication to the professional integrity and competence of teachers; • Visionary and boundless energy, eternal optimism, and expert leadership; • An innate capacity to inspire collaboration and mobilize support that enabled unparalleled achievements in the history of American education reform; and • A clear vision coupled with steadfast commitment and fierce determination which has led to historic milestones in American education and meaningful impact on teaching and learning.

This type of commitment is exactly what meaningful student involvement can — and should — foster among all partners throughout a school.

«Schools experiencing exceptionally rapid principal turnover, for example, are often reported to suffer from lack of shared purpose, cynicism among staff about principal commitment, and an inability to maintain a school - improvement focus long enough to actually accomplish any meaningful change.

Schools with abrupt leadership disruptions on average experience «significant negative effects» on student achievement.67 Furthermore, such schools «are often reported to suffer from lack of shared purpose, cynicism among staff about principal commitment, and an inability to maintain a school - improvement focus long enough to actually accomplish any meaningful change,» according to the Minnesota - Toronto report.68

Drawing from such pedagogues as Dewey, Myles Horton, and Paulo Freire, I have defined meaningful student involvement as «the process of engaging students as partners in every facet of school change for the purpose of strengthening their commitment to education, community, and democracy» (Fletcher, 2005, p. 5).

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Absent strong leadership and a commitment to improving the performance of low - performing schools and districts, more resources or legislative victories are unlikely to result in meaningful change.

A characteristic of Meaningful Student Involvement is Personal Commitment, which includes honoring all voices for their diversity of experience and knowledge.