Sentences with phrase «positive changes in policy»

All of these improvements are exciting and represent positive changes in policy and behavior of Nebraska's children and adults like decreased smoking and improved nutrition, access to physical and mental health care, the gradual reduction of poverty in recent years, and public health insurance programs.

Over the years, the variety of actions at all levels — from global to local — has contributed to positive change in policy and practice.

Various stakeholders involved in breastfeeding nationally and / or regionally have to be engaged in advocacy activities particularly in development of or effecting positive change in policies and practices affecting mothers and babies.

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«International investors have embraced the positive changes in the accessibility of the China A shares market over the last few years and now all conditions are set for MSCI to proceed with the first step of the inclusion,» Remy Briand, MSCI Managing Director and Chairman of the MSCI Index Policy Committee, said in a release.

While the DEA's announcement is a positive sign, many drug - policy experts think that it's unlikely the agency will actually decide to change marijuana's classification, despite a dramatic shift in public sentiment about the drug.

Throughout the school year, each team works with a Challenge Success coach to design and implement positive changes in areas such as curriculum and assessment, homework policies, the daily school schedule, and health and wellness programs.

Our schools send teams of educators, parents, and students to our annual conferences and work with our coaches to make positive changes in curriculum and assessment, homework policies, the daily school schedule, and health and wellness programs.

When devising social policy, especially in a time of great social change, there is always the danger that social policy becomes a conservative force — that designing it to reflect «what we do now», while meeting short - term needs and providing short - term satisfaction, hinders positive development towards «what we may become».

Sometimes the policies in the U.S. can feel slow or backwards at times, but for the most part, things are changing for the LGBT community in great and positive ways.

As individuals, by working in our communities, and by supporting climate policy, we can effect dramatic positive change at the community level.

I believe youth sports would see positive changes if more women were allowed to take an active role in youth sports policy and rule - making.

A greater awareness, policy intervention by government and positive messages by Media can bring about a change in breastfeeding attitudes prevalent in USA.

The estimated coefficient for policy was positive and statistically significant (estimated coefficient = 20.18, P <.001) for the mean MAR outcome, suggesting a discrete upward shift in mean MAR following the change in policy (Figure 1).

Hiring a house in order to be in the catchment for DOMINO homebirth, asking for a new health care professional in labour, changing hospitals, challenging policy — women are becoming more proactive in their approach of navigating the system in order to ensure that they get the most out of their maternity care and have a healthy positive birth experience.

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What proactive steps do you think policy formers could take in this instance to make positive change?

Speaking on how to bring sustainable transformation to our country in term of policies, economies and social live, the NLC President said what Nigeria needs at the moment is positive change that will rebrand her image in all sectors of the economy.

«The Fortune Society applauds passage of Raise the Age and celebrates the positive impact that this policy change will have on the lives of young people who have gotten tangled in the criminal justice system.

It is not yet possible to tell whether the government's flagship academies policy has been «a positive force for change» in the English education system.

Katz said that being the city's top financial officer not only requires the steady hand of someone with a firm financial background, but the gusto to push for and effectuate positive change in city policy — both qualities she says she has.

Although policy implementation often moves at a glacial pace, moving through committee after committee, I am optimistic about positive change within the UC system in the near future.

The plan would create a Ministry of Ecological Environment: a «positive development» that would put a single entity in charge of policies related to climate change, water resource management, and pollution, says Dabo Guan, a climate change economist at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, U.K.

In «A Strong Start on Advancing Reform,» Burke argues that the administration has already made some positive strides in improving K — 12 and higher education through policy changes, rescissions of Obama - era regulations, and rhetorical support of school choicIn «A Strong Start on Advancing Reform,» Burke argues that the administration has already made some positive strides in improving K — 12 and higher education through policy changes, rescissions of Obama - era regulations, and rhetorical support of school choicin improving K — 12 and higher education through policy changes, rescissions of Obama - era regulations, and rhetorical support of school choice.

Policymakers want to effect positive change through policy, and they often need to make decisions on a short cycle — after all, they often make promises in their elections, and it behooves them to show evidence that their chosen policies are working in advance of the next round of elections.

Helping to create positive change in educational policies and programs, and finding solutions for refugee and immigrant youth is a career goal for Trujillo.

Now, a new study from researchers at Harvard University's Center for Education Policy Research suggests that effort led to positive growth in student achievement in English, with no significant changes in math.

In order to help lawmakers translate issues raised in the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitieIn order to help lawmakers translate issues raised in the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein underserved communities.

In order to maintain positive changes in schools, proactive and positive policies must be put in place and consistently reinforced over timIn order to maintain positive changes in schools, proactive and positive policies must be put in place and consistently reinforced over timin schools, proactive and positive policies must be put in place and consistently reinforced over timin place and consistently reinforced over time.

In E4E - New York, a teacher - driven policy paper from 2015, Climate Change: Creating Safe, Supportive Schools for All Students, presented recommendations to create positive, student - centered school climates.

Kopp talks about the incredible momentum in positive change the education world has seen that has changed the paths of students» lives, whether through policy and / or truly exceptional education.

You'll gain the skills to direct educational programs, implement policies and lead positive change in educational systems.

It really can impact policy and lead to positive changes in our public schools!

The report said the «continued increase in (students with disabilities) enrollment is evidence that the changes to the policies and practices for servicing (students with disabilities) have resulted in a positive outcome.»

Participants noted that the comments from the staff and students showed a positive response to new policy initiatives and structural changes in the redesigned schools and research - based structural changes (small classes, focused curriculum, etc.) that supported improved student achievement and staff professionalism.

What does not work might be a surprise: harsh, zero - tolerance policies, added security equipment and patrolmen — in the absence of the other interventions like changing the school climate and getting kids to practice positive interventions — do little or nothing, and sometimes actually increase rates of bullying.

In addition, two Alliance reports from the Climate Change series offer specific federal, state, and local policy recommendations for fostering a positive school climate by ensuring greater access to rigorous coursework and high - quality teaching.

IPEN is an organization that aims to promote positive education that includes both academics and character / well - being through collaboration and changes in practice and policy.

We call on President Obama and other Democrats to reject these policies and join parents and education experts in support of a more positive set of changes that includes small classes, a well - rounded curriculum, more meaningful parent involvement and greater investment in teachers and families.

On Tuesday, March 3, Engaging Schools Executive Director Larry Dieringer played a key role in «From the Police Precinct to the Principal's Office: The Challenges Facing School Districts One Year After the Release of Federal School Discipline Guidance,» a Congressional briefing that explored changes underway and challenges remaining more than a year after the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released guidance to help school districts develop discipline policies that keep students in school, eliminate racial disparities, and increase positive behavioral supports.

Throughout the school year, each team works with a Challenge Success coach to design and implement positive changes in areas such as curriculum and assessment, homework policies, the daily school schedule, and health and wellness programs.

Federal Strategies - NESRI participates in the Federal Strategies Committee and DSC Days at the Capitol events to advocate for federal policy change to support positive approaches to school climate and discipline.

But, there has been some positive changes in the Sacramento school district schools that signifies that focusing on housing policies may be the solution.

«At first blush, the FHA's certification changes appear to meaningfully clarify lender liability which should be viewed as a positive development for mortgage credit availability but not a seismic shift as enforcement anxiety remains,» wrote Isaac Boltansky and Amy DeBone, policy analysts at Compass Point Research and Trading, in a note to clients.

A fixed indexed annuity allows you to benefit from the positive changes in the index (subject to the policy's caps) while being protected if the index falls.

The good news is that this change is positive both in terms of clarity and a consistent policy.

CFACT Senior Policy Advisor Paul Driessen reports on positive changes in forest management at two federal agencies — Interior under Ron Zinke and Agriculture under Sonny Perdue.

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They provide ideas on how positive changes can be attained as well as an understanding on how cities can generate solutions that have large, short and long - term positive benefits in terms of climate change mitigation and how this approach can be effectively embedded into local policy settings to contribute to cities» ability to generate co-benefits at local level.

UN Environment is supporting close to fifty countries and cities around the world to make this positive change, and will support where we can in order to push policy change.

Clara Summers is a Legislative Assistant with the Policy & Legislation team in Washington, D.C.. She's passionate about policy and advocacy, because she sees it as integral to creating far - reaching, positive cPolicy & Legislation team in Washington, D.C.. She's passionate about policy and advocacy, because she sees it as integral to creating far - reaching, positive cpolicy and advocacy, because she sees it as integral to creating far - reaching, positive change.