Sentences with phrase «of public education advocate»
Pasco Superintendent Kurt Browning joined the ranks of public education advocates across the state when he sent a letter asking Gov. Scott to issue and Executive Order to suspend all stakes attached to the 2015 FSA scores.
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Our growing base of public education advocates is the result of simply talking to one another.
Although a number of public education advocates, including myself, have been critical of Weingarten on some issues, I have tremendous respect for her and the role she has played in the effort to speak up for teachers on numerous occasions including this week's decision by Time Magazine to run with a cover bashing the nation's public school educators.
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An advocate for a local teachers union also expressed concern to the New York Times Magazine about the quality of the education, arguing Bridge focuses less on getting poor students to the baseline as enticing public school students to switch to Bridge schools.
The California Association of Winegrape Growers was founded in 1974 with the mission to provide industry leadership to advocate public policies, research and education programs and trade positions that enhance the business of growing California winegrapes.
Established in 1974, the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) provides industry leadership to advocate for public policies, research and education programs, sustainable farming practices and trade positions to improve the viability of winegrape growing as an essential contributor to California's economy, culture, and landscape.
The association is the leading policy and public education advocate for the non-alcoholic beverage industry which employs nearly 240,000 people across the country with a direct economic impact of more than $ 169 billion.
California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is an advocate for farmers, providing leadership on public policies, research and education programs, sustainable farming practices and trade policy to enhance the California winegrape growing business and our communities.
A private, non-profit organization founded in 1958, NASBE works to strengthen state leadership in educational policymaking, promote excellence in the education of all students, advocate equality of access to educational opportunity, and assure continued citizen support for public education.
As a public education advocate and founding member of Parents Across America, I'm one of many who are speaking up for empowering parents and educators to set the direction for our education policy — not the billionaires, hedge - funders and corporate titans who are currently driving it.
Parents of gifted children are invited to a free presentation, «How to Get Your Gifted Child Organized,» by Michelle Navarro, counselor of gifted children at Access to Psychological Services in Long Grove, at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Hasz Hall at St. Paul School, 18 S. School St.. The meeting is sponsored by Supporters and Advocates of Gifted Education, and the public is welcome.
IPRA is a not - for - profit organization and public interest group who is an advocate in providing quality park, recreation and conservation education, resources and services to professionals and citizens throughout the state of Illinois.
Some policy makers are trying to get the public to believe that they should be starting formal education earlier, advocating Head Start programs for children as young as 1 year, hoping to take advantage of the time when the brain is growing more than ever.
HUMAN Everywhere's mission is to leverage the power of social entrepreneurship to improve the nation's collective health by increasing access to nutrition education and healthful foods while advocating for public policy that contributes to these goals.
We work to increase public awareness about the day - to - day issues about people across the spectrum, advocate for appropriate services for individuals of every age, and provide the latest information regarding treatment, education, research, and advocacy.
The group's original mission statement read: «To provide a medium through which parliamentarians and organisations with an interest in religious education can discuss the current provision of religious education, press for continuous improvement, promote public understanding and advocate rigorous education for every young person in religious and non-religious world views.»
Email blasts from the two liberal organizations note that Avella used to be an outspoken opponent of charters — and co-location in particular — and yet voted «yes» on the Senate one - house budget that education advocates say pushes more of the controversial co-locations and hikes state aid to charters at the expense of traditional public schools.
Several labor groups, including CWA and 32BJ SEIU, left the WFP ahead of its vote on Saturday to back Nixon, an actress and public education advocate, over Cuomo, a two - term incumbent running for re-election.
North Country Regional Chairman Shaun Gilliand in the letter pointed to the entrance of actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon in the race, which he said puts Cuomo «in trouble and the people of New York are realizing it.»
Cuomo this year faces his own political challenge from the left in the form of a primary waged by actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon.
Actor and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for governor of New York in Monday.
Actor and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for governor of New York Monday.
He is known as a committed advocate for public education, and co-founded the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, which won billions of dollars for city schools from the state, though most of that money has never materialized.
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF) works with our state LCVEF partners, educates the public, media and elected officials about key environmental issues, works to increase voter participation in the democratic process and mobilizes a diverse network of activists to advocate for sound environmental policies.
Actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for governor of New York in a video today.
«From his days working in the Parks Interpretation / Education Unit at Niagara Falls to his days in public office, John has always been a steadfast advocate for state parks and the outdoors, and we are excited to see him return as project coordinator that will see him lead and assist on a number of park and governmental affairs initiatives.»
At noon, NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker and the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America host a sexual education and HIV prevention training for senior New Yorkers, Tilden Senior Center, 630 Mother Gaston Blvd., Brooklyn.
Following a month of abundant citywide community activism and outreach, City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has submitted to City Hall more than 10,600 parent petition signatures, dozens of video and audio testimonies and nearly 20 resolutions from Community Education Councils, Community Boards and the Schools Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council, all protesting teacher and day care cuts.
Rachel is a fierce advocate for public education, being the daughter of two city school educators and a graduate of city schools.
Nixon, 51, has been a longtime advocate for more funding for public schools and a critic of what she calls unequal distribution of education funds.
«They've helped to destroy successful schools across the city of New York,» Thompson said during a panel discussion on education policy at NYU, hosted by the New York City Working Group on School Transformation, which also featured Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio who are presumptive candidates for mayor.
But the endorsement also comes amid a flurry of activity for Cuomo amid the potential primary challenge from Cynthia Nixon, a public education advocate and actress best known for her role in «Sex And The City.»
On the subject of DeVos, Mulgrew said, the work of teachers unions and other public education advocates paid off.
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James is accusing the Department of Education of failing to provide services to students with special needs as a result of a flawed data tracking system.
Public Advocate Bill De Blasio said he has «known Dennis Walcott for many years, and he has a history of being open and accessible to the stakeholders in our education system.
On Wed., Jan. 20th, parents of 13 students, along with Public Advocate Letitia «Tish» James, City Council Education Committee Chairperson Daniel Dromm and five legal assistance nonprofits, filed a federal civil rights complaint against Success Academy for systemic practices that violate the rights of children with disabilities.
BY ANDY HUMM Out gay City Councilmember Daniel Dromm of Queens, on October 30, presided over a hearing of the Committee on Education he chairs that heard more than six hours of testimony on bullying in the city public schools, with representatives from the Department of Education (DOE) on the defensive and students and advocates -LSB-...]
12:00 PM — New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, Assemblywoman Latrice Walker and the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America host a sexual education and HIV prevention training for senior New Yorkers, Tilden Senior Center, 630 Mother Gaston Blvd., Brooklyn.
Aside from funding, there's a lot of anticipation about what Cuomo will propose regarding charter schools, to which public education advocates say he is overly beholden due to the big money he has received from deep pocketed charter boosters.
She's also pushing hard for the legalization of marijuana in New York, and recommitted to the issues she's advocated for years, including LGBTQ and women's rights and adequate funding for public education.
But Cuomo is also facing a challenge from his left this primary season from Cynthia Nixon, an actress and public education advocate who has criticized the governor's record of compromise with Republicans in the Senate liberal advocates contend has led to watered - down results and half - victories.
Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz is not joining Donald Trump's presidential administration as secretary of education, but that's not stopping some public - education advocates from criticizing her as a «Trump - linked» figure.
The ranks of the anti-Cuomo protestors were stronger, with more than 1,000 teachers and public education advocates marching through the Empire State Plaza concourse, clogging security checkpoints into the Capitol and rallying on the Million Dollar Staircase in a boisterous protest of the governor's plan.
«His dedicated work in safeguarding public education, fighting drug abuse, promoting economic growth and advocating for the people of Dutchess and Putnam counties, makes clear why he is the best candidate in this race.
Add actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon to the list of potential Democratic primary challengers to Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2018.
Also at 6 p.m., NYC Public Advocate Tish James holds a town hall on education, mayoral control of schools and community engagement, Lehman College, 250 Bedford Park Blvd., the Bronx.
NYC Public Advocate Tish James is demanding that the Department of Education withdraw a potential billion - dollar contract with a computer firm that was implicated in a kickback scandal doing similar work for the city.
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James is suing the Department of Education, accusing it of failing to provide services to students with special needs as a result of a flawed data tracking system.
At 8:30 a.m., Assemblywoman Maritza Davila, NYC Councilman Antonio Reynoso, parents and advocates challenge the NYC Department of Education for giving public school classroom space to charter schools, School Building K111, 35 Starr St., Brooklyn.
Asked about the Education Department's policy, however, de Blasio as public advocate and a mayoral candidate said that «common sense and fairness» trumped concerns over separation of church and state.