Sentences with phrase «policy priority issues»

This forum highlighted policy priority issues informed by best practices at the local level related to the value of intermediary organizations, quality and accountability, and school and community partnerships as these three areas are critical for influencing expanded learning and driving school change and youth outcomes.

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.

Not exact matches

A study by the University of Chicago legal scholar Nicholas Stephanopoulosreveals how policy issues preferred by African Americans get low priority.

The National Priorities 2016 series provides a high level overview of key issues that the federal and provincial governments need to address, and provides an opportunity to highlight policy...

Meanwhile, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) also released its Financial Stability Report today with thoughts along the same lines, warning that cyber risk is a strategic priority rather than a narrow technology issue.

Yurek (Elgin - Middlesex - London) said the issue of the need for mental health supports came up «numerous times during policy advisory councils» as a priority.

Officials from both sides have said that the conversation will be focused on topics of shared values and priorities, but prior to the visit, Vatican Radio — which, according to USA Today «is considered an official organ of communication for the church «-- released a story addressing U.S. policy issues at odds with Vatican teaching.

How do you respond to church leaders who are afraid of making education a priority within their congregations because they fear the public policy issues related to education are too political?

Farm Members receive periodical surveys on issues and policies important to organic farmers, so we can be your voice in Washington, D.C. Only farm members are eligible to vote on OFA policy positions and priorities.

Core focus is on consumer issues, although mention is made of prioritising «competition and consumer issues in highly concentrated sectors, in particular in the supermarket and fuel sectors» (nothing new here) and the policy states that some areas are always regarded as a priority, including «cartel conduct and anti-competitive agreements, and the misuse of market power».

In a letter to the ambassador, Schumer said NAFTA should dismantle Canada's restrictive dairy pricing policies, known as Class 7, and called the issue a «top priority.»

Launching the 2015 edition of the ACCC Compliance and Enforcement Policy at CEDA today, Sims announced «cartel conduct in government procurement, truth in advertising, competition and consumer issues in the health sector and industry codes as new priorities».

It's worked in the past, at least according to the «What's the Matter with Kansas» argument, since for a generation conservative activists have voted for Republicans who've instituted corporate - and wealth - friendly policies once in office while largely giving lip service to moral issues and libertarian priorities.

The International Secretary General of MSF, Oberreit, illustrated this method when, at the same time as the tweet was issued about «victims of EU policies», he called on European governments to change their priorities: «rather than maximising the number of people they can push back, they must maximise the number they welcome and protect.»

The issue has been identified as a policy priority by a number of EU institutions, most notably in the European Commission's Clean Energy for All Europeans legislative package.

LCV, as part of the Conservation Voter Movement along our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.

It will also give a rundown of their priority policy issues, and «flags on predicted political / religious characteristics.»

At 8 a.m., Queens Rep. Joe Crowley speaks at an Association for a Better New York power breakfast on his legislative priorities, as well as federal issues and policies impacting New York City, Hilton Hotel, Mercury Ballroom, 1335 Sixth Ave., Manhattan.

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

The report, «Britain and Palestine: A Parliamentary Focus 2010 - 2015», highlights how issues facing Palestinians, including conflict, occupation and displacement, have continued to a foreign policy priority for the UK Parliament.

Cuomo said that in recent years, priority policy issues are resolved as part of the state budget deal, and issues that don't make it into the budget usually fall out for a reason.

When the new state budget for fiscal year 2019 passed early Saturday morning in Albany, Governor Andrew Cuomo had successfully implemented several of his top policy priorities on issues like workplace sexual harassment, taxes, gun control, and public housing in New York City.

It's a national security issue — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:42 We are confident these priorities will not only provide jobs but will improve the security of Ghanaians — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:41 Our job creation agenda will be driven by investment in human capital — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:40 The broad agenda for next year is to translate the stability into shared growth - Ken Ofori - Atta 10:33 We have restored macro stability and renewed confidence in the economy — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:32 We have achieved in one year, what seemed impossible to achieve in eight years — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 We have provided stable electricity supply — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 I am glad to report that we are on course to end the year with the fiscal deficit of 6.5 % — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:30 We are happy to note that our policies are yielding results that have brought back smiles to several Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 We resolve to be fiscally discipline — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 I'm happy to note that we have turned the economy around — Ken Ofori Atta 10:28 When I presented the budget in March, I indicated our commitment to take strategic steps to fix the challenges facing the economy and restore hope to Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:25 I thank the august House for all the support that has brought us so far — Ken Ofori Atta 10:24 Speaker of Parliament invites the Finance Minister to present the 2018 budget

In television interviews since his launch, Mr. Espaillat has appeared more polished than two years ago, succinctly outlining his policy priorities and emphasizing the issues that appeal to the neighborhoods that encompass the district, which stretches from Harlem through Washington Heights, Inwood and into the Bronx.

The Long Island Association's Priorities and Initiatives for 2018 include the critical issues, policies and projects we will advocate for on behalf of the Long Island business community this year.

And Mr. Cuomo's inclusion of prekindergarten — an under - the - radar issue before the mayoral race — in his budget was perceived as a sign that Mr. de Blasio was already driving policy priorities statewide.

In two policy areas - cutting debt and reforming welfare - considerers believe the Tories are giving the issue the right priority.

He lingered on the issue in a speech filled with snap references to national priorities, devoting more time to the interwoven policies of climate, energy and environmental hazards than to war, deficits and immigration.

This is still going to be a top priority issue for families, and for health policy, now and in the coming decades.»

Among liberal Democratic voters, addressing global warming ranks as the sixth most important priority out of 23 policy issues, the poll found.

Although Medicare and Medicaid are playing a role in health care payment and delivery reform innovation, it will be difficult to enact large - scale program changes because of the conflicting priorities of beneficiaries, health practitioners and organizations, and policy makers, according to an article in the July 28 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Medicare and Medicaid at 50.

The President - elect has consistently identified education as one of his top domestic policy priorities, but beyond stating that, he devotes most of his speeches and tweets to other issues.

Equity Coalition members meet in person and virtually to explore common ground, articulate priority goals related to students with disabilities, examine policy challenges and continue to build bridges to address specific issues such as funding, legal status, providing a full continuum of special education services, special education infrastructures, and authorizer standards.

CO ASCD's efforts to support teacher voice in education decision making include hosting online conversations with policymakers (see Education Issues in Focus at www.coascd.org), conducting policy summits, inviting policymakers and educators to write policy - related blogs or articles for our newsletter, connecting with other organizations in the state that promote education advocacy (for example, Commissioner Anthes» Teacher Cabinet http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdecomm/teachercabinet), providing information about policy priorities in Colorado (for example, State Board of Education priorities (http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard/sbe2017legpriorities), and participating in ASCD education advocacy activities.

Choices and Trade - offs: Key Questions for State Policymakers when Selecting High School Assessments, designed to elevate the trade - offs between using state - or nationally - developed assessments, proposes a series of issues state leaders should investigate to determine which approach best matches state policy priorities, with regard to the renewed flexibility and opportunities of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

ASCD's fall issue of Policy Priorities explores the assessments being developed by the two Common Core assessment consortia.

In the new issue of Policy Priorities, ASCD explores the significance of early childhood education and details the challenges of expanding access and ensuring equitable services for all children.

Before attending meetings in the Capitol, participants trained with CCSA staff, reviewed current policy and budget proposals and learned how to connect their personal stories to priority charter school issues.

This issue of Policy Priorities explores how education leaders should rethink the use and rules of social media in schools to harness their potential to enhance access, engagement, communication, and learning in a way that benefits students, educators, and families, while giving students and teachers opportunities to understand and practice responsible, ethical uses of social media.»

That involvement has advanced the groups» similar policy priorities on such issues as overhauling teacher evaluation and expanding charter schools.

The next issue of Policy Priorities will explore the ways evaluation systems can drive professional growth and the appropriate role and evaluation for principals and school leaders in these systems.

To learn more about teacher leadership, read the Spring 2014 issue of ASCD's Policy Priorities at www.ascd.org/policypriorities.

This issue of Policy Priorities examines the vocabulary that various stakeholders — including communities, administrators, teachers, parents, and students — use to discuss a whole child approach to education.

Reviewed 2013 Strategic Plan goals (Develop a committee structure that parallels AACTE and mobilized committees based on annually identified MACTE priorities; Developed and implemented an advocacy plan for educator preparation at the state level in matters of legislative policy, and regulatory matters related to initial and advanced educator preparation and licensure; Developed and disseminated position statements on issues of importance to educator preparation and licensure; Developed a statewide initiative showcasing excellence in educator preparation), established working committees and set priorities for 2014 - 15.

This issue of Policy Priorities explores the decidedly gray area of evolving policies, regulations, and practices around student data security and privacy.

At this year's Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly, NEA delegates will gather in Boston, Mass., to vote on issues facing public education and to set the organization's policies and priorities for the upcoming year.

Only through these continuous efforts can we ensure that our federal officials are well informed on the priorities and perspectives of local boards of education and the fiscal and policy issues arising under the myriad federal programs impacting public education.

America's Cornerstone: Advocacy Agenda 2017 - 2018 outlines key issues and priorities set by NSBA's policy - making Delegate Assembly as we continue our mission to strengthen public schools.

ASCD's newest Policy Priorities examines this complex issue, including factors leading to the shift and the successful approaches that some schools are taking to bridge the education and employment gap.

The public policy agenda of the California Charter Schools Association reflects the priorities, current issues, and concerns of the 1,230 charter schools in the state, as well as the charter school movement nationwide.