Sentences with phrase «on issues of educational equity»

But it also served a dual political purpose: It jabbed at the tradition of mayoral control of New York City's schools, and it also allowed the governor to take an aggressive stand on the issue of educational equity — a marquee issue of Ms. Nixon, a longtime education activist who has placed the issue squarely at the heart of the early stages of her campaign.

«The ethos and rationale behind NCLB is a good thing, because it places a higher degree of focus on the issue of educational equity,» adds Wood.

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Similarly, those who specialize in educational - equity issues have concentrated too much on sexual harassment and compensatory programs for the poor and «have not adequately worked together to influence the mainstream of educational reform,» says the study,...

As an experienced leader in education, Nathan actively mentors teachers and principals, and consults nationally and internationally on issues of educational reform, leadership and teaching with a commitment to equity, and the critical role of arts and creativity in schools.

Ceil has argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court on preschool standards in Abbott v. Burke, the landmark educational equity case, and on the issue of permanency for foster children in several child welfare cases.

We have disquieted the consciences of legislators, state administrators, and the courts on the issue of educational instructional and fiscal equity.

A former president of the American Educational Research Association, Darling - Hammond focuses her research, teaching, and policy work on issues of school restructuring, teacher quality and educational equity.

The third wave of school finance litigation, instead of focusing on issues of equity, emphasize educational adequacy.

On February 25th, we heard from voices around Mississippi on the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and its implications for issues of educational equity in the statOn February 25th, we heard from voices around Mississippi on the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and its implications for issues of educational equity in the staton the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and its implications for issues of educational equity in the state.

They work in two key ways to achieve educational equity: The organizing strategy team partner with our members to train and build a strong network of inspired organizers who have the relationships, resources, and followings to successfully act on the issues that most matter to students in their regions.