Sentences with phrase «policy brief issued»

Interestingly enough, regarding climate change, there are efforts to have a resolution passed in the UN General Assembly that would ask the ICJ for an advisory opinion that would define states» obligations and responsibilities with respect to greenhouse emissions under international law (see policy brief issued by The Hague Institute for Global Justice).

This piece was originally published in Embassy News on November 27, 2013 as part of their Asia Pacific Policy Brief issue, of which APF Canada was a partner.

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The briefing, entitled «STEM 101: Major Policy Issues for the 115th Congress,» featured expert panelists Dr. David Evans of the National Science Teachers Association, Allyson Knox of Microsoft, Dr. Norman Fortenberry of the American Society for Engineering Education, Domenic Giandomenico of -LSB-...]

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The briefing arose from comprehensive discussion on public policy issues related to «informal STEM education,» -LSB-...]

An issue brief with sample policies and general considerations for drafting an ESOP distribution policy.

Company spokeswoman Jeannice Hall issued a brief statement that the company «funds a broad range of research on a number of topics that have potentially significant public policy implications for our business.»

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We recognize that our Company offers a brief policy on corporate political spending on its website that states that the company does not contribute corporate funds directly to candidates or ballot issue campaigns.

A shock FA Cup win at Liverpool was the highlight of Lambert's brief reign as issues with the club's recruitment policy proved insurmountable.

FI briefing: Our evidence to the Childhood and Families Taskforce In our evidence to the Coalition Government's Children and Families Taskforce, we demonstrate the relevance of active fatherhood to all these policy issues; and explain how and why the reorienting of children / families policy and practice to include a specific focus on involving fathers is essential if the Coalition is to achieve its aims.

Those campaigning for the college to change its policy say, however, that the wording of the survey is confusing and that college members «lack the background information necessary to understand the complexity of the issues» and have written their own briefing for members.2

This policy brief outlines the reasons educators need to learn more about adoption issues, explains the negative consequences of a lack of knowledge, and proposes steps that teachers, schools, curriculum developers and institutions of higher education can make progress toward placing all children and families on a level playing field in the classroom and beyond.

Three minutes: A one - page policy brief that overviews the issue in slightly more detail.

This briefing outlines the three policy priorities that address the big issues facing Liverpool City Region.

If you have any questions about the February 13th briefing or about any budget or economic policy issues, please contact us by telephone at 518-786-3156 or by e-mail at [email protected].

If you have any questions about the February 28th briefing or about any budget or economic policy issues, please contact us by telephone at 518-786-3156 or by e-mail at [email protected].

If you have any questions about the February 3rd briefing or about any budget or economic policy issues, please contact us by telephone at 518-786-3156 or by e-mail at [email protected].

He also announced a weekly media briefings, which would enable government officials to offer better explanations on pressing national issues and ensure a free flow of information on government policies, programmes and activities.

Stewart - Cousins's trip will include discussions on mostly state - level issues, including a series of briefings, policy discussions and work sessions on issues that overlap with the Obama administration's broader agenda — including hot - button issues in New York, such as raising the minimum wage and paid family leave, as well as gun control.

Second, watching a first - time candidate make his way through unfamiliar policy issues and governmental processes while trying to connect with voters is worth watching, both in these brief moments and in the broader campaign.

He also skillfully manouvred himself into the headlines over issues far beyond his policy brief, such as the Labour «proxy» donations row.

While she felt as though she «wasn't very familiar with much of science policy,» her application included a policy brief on the Bayh - Dole Act since she had some experience in tech transfer issues.

At the end of their fellowship, they will organize an event in their community that shares what they learned, and they will go to Washington, D.C. for a briefing with policy - makers who are working on issues at a national level.

► This week's issue of Science also includes a brief recap of the 40th annual AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy, attended by «more than 400 elected officials, government and business leaders, researchers, educators, and others» on 30 April and 1 May in Washington, D.C. «The importance of basic research for the nation's scientific and economic future was a recurring theme,» and «participants delved into the factors driving the tight budget environment» scientists are currently facing.

In Washington, the L'Oréal Fellows and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows attended a Capitol Hill Briefing on issues impacting women in STEM with Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson (D - Texas), ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Trade and financial shocks in the form of collapsing commodity prices and reduced availability of external financing have worsened Latin America's economic prospects in the past year, according to an issue brief from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

White has testified before Congress, briefed top Congressional staff and met with senior White House officials on a wide range of issues, including toxic chemical pollution, water quality, energy policy, food safety and farm bill reform.

«On a day - to - day basis, I help ensure that he is briefed on a spectrum of policy issues, from political developments in various states to recent innovations in the education sector.»

Each of the issues contains an executive summary, article summaries and a policy brief giving visitors the opportunity to preview the work.

Regarding Title I accountability issues, USED's policy guidance is relatively brief but provides flexibility for states and LEAs.

This Advance CTE brief explores common approaches to offering or requiring CTE courses and assessments within a statewide set of graduation requirements, offers illustrative examples of state - level policies and elevates implementation issues for consideration.

ACT Research & Policy: High School GPA by Student Background and School location (Issue Brief No. 2014 - 18).

Webinar Recording: Bridging the Gap Between Afterschool and Workforce This webinar focused on two new papers: Afterschool and Workforce: Opportunities for System - Level Alignment, a white paper released by the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) and Building Workforce Skills in Afterschool, an issue brief released by Afterschool Alliance.

The Washington - based Data Quality Campaign has issued a new policy brief intended to promote improved «data literacy» among educators.

This is the second part of Research - Based Options for Education Policymaking, a multipart brief that takes up a number of important policy issues and identifies policies supported by research.

The brief provides context and background on the numbers of students with disabilities who are college and career ready; examines issues related to preparation and readiness for postsecondary education and careers; and includes examples of current programs and policies that help students with disabilities to successfully transition to college and career.

This policy brief presents an in - depth look at the issue of in - grade retention (particularly in Texas), reviews research that finds this practice to be ineffective, and outlines alternatives to both retention and social promotion.

This special issue brief from the Center for Great Teachers & Leaders at the American Institutes of Research is a first step in addressing these policy gaps by offering state education leaders an overview of the current policy landscape, its implications for CTE teacher effectiveness, and next steps for creating aligned and coherent human capital management policies.

An iNACOL Issue Brief by Dale Frost and Maria Worthen provides an overview of competency - based education and offers state policy recommendations and resources for policymakers who are ready to enable and support competency - based education.

In response to the negative impact on English Learners from over 10 years of «drill and kill», narrowly focused reading and math curricula and limited access to social science, science and the arts, Californians Together has issued a policy brief to delineate research - based teaching practices with policy recommendations for accelerating the language development and academic growth of English Learners.

Southern Education Foundation Issue Brief: Georgia's Tax Dollars Help Finance Private Schools with Severe Anti-Gay Policies, Practices, & Teachings (2013)

ASCD's newest Policy Priorities issue brief, «A Lexicon for Educating the Whole Child (and Preparing the Whole Adult),» examines education terms and philosophies — including character education, school climate, social - emotional learning, and 21st century skills — to provide clarity and enable thoughtful conversations on these key issues.

A new issue brief from the New America Foundation, 10 New Ideas for Early Education in the NCLB Reauthorization, asks Congress to consider NCLB policies and programs that have the potential to affect education during the PreK - 3rd years as part of NCLB reauthorization.

What School Leaders Need to Know, a new policy brief just issued by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL), provides important information about the changing legal landscape affecting the preparation of youth with disabilities for work.

Black Men of the Classroom: A Policy Brief for How Boston Public Schools Can Recruit and Retain Black Male Teachers (Issue brBrief for How Boston Public Schools Can Recruit and Retain Black Male Teachers (Issue briefbrief).

New #EdPolicy issue brief on #nextgen accountability offers state policy considerations for improving systems in #K12 #edu ow.ly / OxqG30hjSK5

This policy briefing walks readers through these issues and provides recommended steps for those interested in dealing productively with the problem.

This is the fourth brief in College Success Arizona's Policy Brief Series, which focuses on important issues that affect higher education access and attainment in the sbrief in College Success Arizona's Policy Brief Series, which focuses on important issues that affect higher education access and attainment in the sBrief Series, which focuses on important issues that affect higher education access and attainment in the state.

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