Sentences with phrase «public schoolchildren»
The phrase "public schoolchildren" refers to students who attend schools that are funded and managed by the government, and that are open to all children in the community, rather than private or charter schools. Full definition
«Today's collective call to action puts the interests of our nation's 50 million public schoolchildren first, and shows how important it is for Congress to keep up the momentum and move forward on the long overdue ESEA modernization,» stated Thomas J. Gentzel, NSBA Executive Director.
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But the group's plan for public schoolchildren isn't actually about promoting worship of the devil.
Backpack Program, which sends fresh produce, healthy snacks and nutritious foods home with food - insecure public schoolchildren (kids whose main meals are eaten only when they're at school).
NSBA will continue to work with lawmakers to prioritize the interests of our nation's local school board members and public schoolchildren as S. 1177 heads to the Senate for a vote, and approaches the finish line for the long overdue ESEA modernization.
Moving forward, NSBA will remain steadfast in working with Members of Congress to ensure that the interests of our nation's 50 million public schoolchildren remain a priority, as the conference report for a final bill is considered by both the House and Senate.
«It is essential that America's public schoolchildren gain the high - speed Internet access required to inform and support 21st century teaching and learning.»
Today's collective call to action by leading education groups puts the interests of our nation's 50 million public schoolchildren first, as the bill itself reflects the public will - community ownership of public schools and strong local governance.»
But don't look to the U.S. Secretary of Education for guidance on which candidate would be best for the city's 1.1 million public schoolchildren.
The Conference is a membership organization advocating for New York's urban school systems, including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Yonkers and New York City, which make up 45 percent of the state's public schoolchildren.
Charters schools offer proof of the concept that great teaching is a huge difference - maker, but charters can only absorb a tiny fraction of the nation's 50 million public schoolchildren.
«America's public schoolchildren are dependent on us, policymakers and the public, to make informed decisions that will lead to improved outcomes,» said Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director, National School Boards Association.
After being handed the gavel at Annual Conference, Tuttle spoke of how he plans to focus his commitment on ensuring that public education remains vital and relevant for the success of all of our nation's public schoolchildren.
Charter schools offer proof of the concept that great teaching is a huge difference - maker, but charters can only absorb a tiny fraction of the nation's 50 million public schoolchildren.
Legislation enacted without a practical understanding of its consequences truly fails America's public schoolchildren.
«In addition to her contributions to the Nashville Board of Education, Cheryl Mayes has demonstrated her commitment to her community and the public schoolchildren it serves,» said Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director and CEO of the National School Boards Association.
While there are a number of important issues, we can't let education fall off the public policy radar and risk shortchanging our nation's 50 million public schoolchildren.
The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and all 50 U.S. states except Alaska and Texas in the fall signed on to the development of the Common Core State Standards for math and English, which spell out what the nation's public schoolchildren should be taught from kindergarten through high school.
«Overly rigid and unrealistic federal mandates undermine the ability of school districts to do what the law intends: prepare and serve nutritious food that enables America's public schoolchildren to grow, learn, and thrive,» said Gentzel.
But beginning in the late 1950s in reaction to the Soviet launch of Sputnik, and especially with the Nation at Risk report in 1983 drawing attention to a «rising tide of mediocrity» in American education, policymakers and politicians began pushing for greater uniformity across states in what is taught to public schoolchildren.
The Common Core does not appear to be in any danger in California, home to 1 in 8 of all public schoolchildren in the United States.
Education Reform Now: Education Reform Now is a national education reform organization that cultivates and supports leaders at the federal, state, and local levels who champion America's public schoolchildren.
Today, the Senate Education Committee voted on similar measures that would affect Louisiana's public schoolchildren, including:
The Southern Education Foundation also reported that, «In 40 of the 50 states, low income students comprised no less than 40 percent of all public schoolchildren.
About DFER DFER is a political organization comprised of progressive Democrats working to cultivate and support Democratic leaders to champion the needs and interests of our nation's public schoolchildren.
But the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, a statewide coalition of municipalities, local boards of education, education associations, unions, pro-education advocacy organizations, parents, public schoolchildren and taxpayers, are working to change that once and for all.
With Alexander's nearly 400 - page draft bill, «Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2015,» under scrutiny, and in advance of congressional hearings next week, NSBA calls for a comprehensive, strategic reauthorization of ESEA that provides school districts with the flexibility and funding essential to support local community public schools and our nation's public schoolchildren.