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During the first - year office placement, Fellows gain invaluable experience as they assist in the development of legislative and public policy initiatives in CBC Member Offices.

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In her new role — chief business affairs and legal officer — Johnson will be one of Airbnb's top business leaders, overseeing a sprawling domain that includes civic partnerships, public policy, communications, social and philanthropic initiatives and, of course, legal.

Earlier this year, Jones launched a public initiative asking commercial insurance companies to write policies to cover what he described as «coverage gaps» in the industry.

While his standing among troops has likely been burnished by some of his policies — like boosting spending and reducing executive - branch input in battlefield decision - making — he has faced public criticism on some initiatives, like raising the budget and expanding US involvement in Afghanistan.

«Like many of our social impact initiatives, the innovation and inspiration comes from our partners who are volunteering in and contributing to their communities,» said John Kelly, senior vice president, Starbucks Global Responsibility, Community and Public Policy.

Through several public policy initiatives, NACO represents Angel asset class issues of national significance, assumes a leadership role in areas requiring national coordination and support, and promotes the Angel asset class to the general public in Canada and abroad.

His bold initiative, we were told, contributed to raising the level of moral discourse in public policy.

Perusing the index of Origins, the weekly publication of representative documents and speeches compiled by Catholic News Service, our imaginary historian will note, for example, the following initiatives undertaken at the national, diocesan and parish levels in 1994 - 95: providing alternatives to abortion; staffing adoption agencies; conducting adult education courses; addressing African American Catholics» pastoral needs; funding programs to prevent alcohol abuse; implementing a new policy on altar servers and guidelines for the Anointing of the Sick; lobbying for arms control; eliminating asbestos in public housing; supporting the activities of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (227 strong); challenging atheism in American society; establishing base communities (also known as small faith communities); providing aid to war victims in Bosnia; conducting Catholic research in bioethics; publicizing the new Catechism of the Catholic Church; battling child abuse; strengthening the relationship between church and labor unions; and deepening the structures and expressions of collegiality in the local and diocesan church.

Founded in 1908, GMA has a primary focus on product safety, science - based public policies and industry initiatives that seek to empower people with the tools and information they need to make informed choices and lead healthier lives.

This book attempts to get a handle on the obesity crisis in America and offers public policy initiatives for reversing the trend.

In 2012 the AAPD through the Council on Government Affairs developed a state Public Policy Advocate initiative in order to strengthen and coordinate advocacy efforts by our state chapterIn 2012 the AAPD through the Council on Government Affairs developed a state Public Policy Advocate initiative in order to strengthen and coordinate advocacy efforts by our state chapterin order to strengthen and coordinate advocacy efforts by our state chapters.

«Cooking up major policy initiatives completely in secret and then banging them through with virtually no opportunity for the public to weigh in.»

These recent initiatives serve as reminders that sound public policies must evolve in strong connection with an understanding of human psychology, emotions and the sources of happiness and satisfaction.

«I welcome this initiative to train 2,000 black men in Mental Health First Aid, and I applaud First Lady Chirlane McCray's continued dedication to charting a course towards better mental health, both in public policy and on the ground, in the everyday lives of our communities.»

««In addition to offering several other detailed policy initiatives, Steve Levy has called for caps on state spending and on local property taxes for months now, in person and in public,» said the (Levy) sourcIn addition to offering several other detailed policy initiatives, Steve Levy has called for caps on state spending and on local property taxes for months now, in person and in public,» said the (Levy) sourcin person and in public,» said the (Levy) sourcin public,» said the (Levy) source.

While Cuomo is not accused of wrongdoing and isn't expected to testify, the charges against Percoco have damaged both his image as a reformer and one of his signature policy initiatives, the investment of billions of dollars in public money in to upstate economic development programs.

In the governor's «Let's Make a Deal» budget proposal, too many of the otherwise good public policy initiatives are linked to the acceptance of bad policy that in some cases undermines the initial proposal and in others is utterly unrelated to iIn the governor's «Let's Make a Deal» budget proposal, too many of the otherwise good public policy initiatives are linked to the acceptance of bad policy that in some cases undermines the initial proposal and in others is utterly unrelated to iin some cases undermines the initial proposal and in others is utterly unrelated to iin others is utterly unrelated to it.

Offering a history of broadband initiatives in Ulster County this past week, county Comptroller Elliott Auerbach noted a 2012 resolution supporting applications to the Connect NY Broadband Grant for broadband service to the towns of Denning, Wawarsing, Hardenburgh, and Rochester; a 2014 State of the County address request from County Executive Mike Hein to the Ulster County Legislature to set policy on «some important issues still facing Ulster County including Broadband expansion and improving internet access for county residents»; a request from the legislature later that same year «that the county executive develop a plan... and the plan should include a one year, two year and five year plus proposal for broadband expansion»; and resolutions and letters directed to the state Public Service Commission this year directing Verizon to provide high speed fiber optic internet across Ulster County.

According to one of the leaders of the group, Yaw Buaben Asamoah, President Mahama's giving of gifts on the campaign trail in the name of public policy initiatives is not only...

In addition to publishing Science, AAAS fulfills its mission to «advance science and serve society» through initiatives in science policy; diplomacy; education and career support; public engagement with science; and morIn addition to publishing Science, AAAS fulfills its mission to «advance science and serve society» through initiatives in science policy; diplomacy; education and career support; public engagement with science; and morin science policy; diplomacy; education and career support; public engagement with science; and more.

During their first placement, fellows gain invaluable experience as they assist in the development of legislative and public policy initiatives within Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member offices.

Maria Fitzpatrick, and Michael Lovenheim, both assistant professors of Policy Analysis and Management at Cornell University, researched the impact of early retirement initiatives in public education.

In 2004, patient - advocate groups were major players in helping pass and implement significant public policy and funding initiatives in stem cells and regenerative medicinIn 2004, patient - advocate groups were major players in helping pass and implement significant public policy and funding initiatives in stem cells and regenerative medicinin helping pass and implement significant public policy and funding initiatives in stem cells and regenerative medicinin stem cells and regenerative medicine.

To this day, Mitchell continues to inform public policy and put in place violence prevention initiatives.

Cherny concluded: «Palliative care has been a central part of ESMO's work in research, education and public health policy initiatives both in Europe and around the world.

These paths for further research would benefit public policies aimed at increasing the awareness of food waste, and would contribute to more effective nutritional education initiatives since messages could be framed based on insights tested in scientific studies.

Through the internships and other initiatives described below, the institute helps Rice students explore careers in public policy, or simply become better informed about important issues of the day.

Establishing and conducting research initiatives in public economics, public policy, and marine resource economics.

The nonprofit AAAS (www.aaas.org) is open to all and fulfills its mission to «advance science and serve society» through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement, and more.

Get regular updates on state licensure and other public policy initiatives, links to informative articles, and breaking news on the latest research and activities of movers and shakers in the field of integrative medicine.

On Thursday, February 26, HGSE's Master Class welcomes Dan Levy, senior lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, faculty chair of the Kennedy School's SLATE (Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence) initiative, and co-chair of the HarvardX research committee.

In a new report, Smith explores policy initiatives that some states and cities have taken to make taxpayer - funded facilities available to serve all public school students, whether they are enrolled in traditional or charter public schoolIn a new report, Smith explores policy initiatives that some states and cities have taken to make taxpayer - funded facilities available to serve all public school students, whether they are enrolled in traditional or charter public schoolin traditional or charter public schools.

Spring slate of HGSE Master Classes Announced On Thursday, February 26, 2015 HGSE will welcome Dan Levy, senior lecturer in Public Policy at HKS, faculty chair of the Kennedy School's SLATE (Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence) initiative, and co-chair of the HarvardX research committee.

In Arkansas, the main education policy initiative championed by the governor is a law that requires all public schools to offer computer science classes.

The journal offers a forum for the presentation of research and policy initiatives in education, social services, public policy, and welfare reform as they affect children, youths, and families in poverty.

On Thursday, February 26, 2015 HGSE will welcome Dan Levy, senior lecturer in Public Policy at HKS, faculty chair of the Kennedy School's SLATE (Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence) initiative, and co-chair of the HarvardX research committee.

Of course, education is not the only public policy area in which initiatives are inadequately evaluated, thereby providing little opportunity for learning.

She knew it might be a long shot, but the work that was being done at the Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy in Washington, D.C., where she serves as CEO, was already in line with the goals of the initiative: creating educational opportunities for children in distressed communities by offering «cradle - to - college» services.

Publicly funded school choice has increased considerably in recent years, helped by a variety of initiatives, including public charter schools, transfer options for students under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), inter-district enrollment programs, and a variety of policies to subsidize private - school tuition.

And substantial percentages remain undecided about charter schools and other reform initiatives, suggesting that the current national debate over school policy has the potential to sway public opinion in one direction or another.

The Office of School Finance is responsible for the development and administration of fiscal standards and other initiatives to promote or achieve efficiency within public schools; the administration of the state aid system for schools in accordance with applicable statutes; the development and maintenance of fiscal policy for all public school districts; and the development and maintenance of procedures for safe and efficient student transportation services.

Institutional theories take a different view, arguing that schools (like other major social service sectors) are so constrained by public expectations that they have limited options for becoming very different.137 Public agencies that have limited autonomy, owing to extensive public oversight, find it difficult to develop their own policies and initiatives for change.138 This does not mean that successful leadership activity in schools is impossible, but it does not come epublic expectations that they have limited options for becoming very different.137 Public agencies that have limited autonomy, owing to extensive public oversight, find it difficult to develop their own policies and initiatives for change.138 This does not mean that successful leadership activity in schools is impossible, but it does not come ePublic agencies that have limited autonomy, owing to extensive public oversight, find it difficult to develop their own policies and initiatives for change.138 This does not mean that successful leadership activity in schools is impossible, but it does not come epublic oversight, find it difficult to develop their own policies and initiatives for change.138 This does not mean that successful leadership activity in schools is impossible, but it does not come easily.

Civic Enterprises is a social enterprise firm that works with corporations, nonprofits, foundations, universities and governments to develop innovative initiatives and public policies in the fields of education, national service, civic engagement, conservation, public health and more.

I am saddened that my efforts researching and negotiating the work of public education seem meaningless in the face of current policy debates — and that last year's nationwide struggle over teacher tenure or this week's «debates» over teacher evaluation in New York arrive forcefully, demanding immediate reaction rather than initiative from educators.

Public education reform was the first policy initiative Walker called for in his State of the State address and the first issue the state Legislature took up after inauguration.

In these roles, he is charged with business recruitment and retention in Richardson, and public policy, legislation, and technology initiatives for the regioIn these roles, he is charged with business recruitment and retention in Richardson, and public policy, legislation, and technology initiatives for the regioin Richardson, and public policy, legislation, and technology initiatives for the region.

Almost every high - performing charter network in the country, from KIPP to Achievement First, uses significantly more scheduled time to achieve impressive academic gains, and many public schools, spurred by local initiatives, innovative state policies and federal leadership, are also adopting this promising practice.

He joined the Southern Regional Education Board in 1987 as director of the High Schools That Work initiative, bringing more than 40 years of experience working on issues of education policy and practice in the public sector.

Give teachers the support and resources they need to lead collaborations with their peers and hold public conversations about changes to existing policy and practice grounded in their experiences with blended learning initiatives.