Sentences with phrase «quality federal study»

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From the file of Rather Obvious News, this study from the University of Michigan Medical School: children who consume foods purchased from school vending machines, school stores, snack bars and other sales that compete with the federal school lunch program are «more likely to develop poor diet quality — and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for chronic health problems such as diabetes and coronary artery disease.»

The Federal Aviation Administration established the center in 2004 under a Congressional directive to study air quality problems in airline cabins in the wake of the previous year's severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in Asia, which later spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America and Europe.

Together with other project partners, KIT and INERATEC also study decentralized production of high - quality synthetic fuel from air and renewable power under the «Power - to - X» Kopernikus project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

«Air quality in the U.S. has benefitted from more protective federal standards in response to evidence from health studies, and there are likely further benefits to be gained by standards even lower than those now recommended by the ATS,» said ATS President Marc Moss, MD, who is Roger S. Mitchell Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Sure, it's unlikely that the entire country will bulk up, but the study is intended «as a wake - up call to show what could happen if nothing changes,» said researcher Dr. Lan Liang of the federal government's Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

As federal officials search for ways to upgrade the quality of math and science instruction, a study concludes that a large - scale venture to spread professional - development throughout entire districts had a positive effect on teaching those subjects.

State efforts to improve teacher quality by requiring that candidates pass a test before receiving their licenses may weed out only the most incompetent teachers, according to the coordinator of a new federal study.

The No Child Left Behind Act famously endorses the use of «scientifically based research,» the federal Institute of Education Sciences has elevated the profile of rigorous scholarship, and presidential candidates tout studies on teacher quality, testing, and school choice.

A new study by the Data Quality Campaign reviews school report cards issued by each state, «noting how difficult the report cards were to find, whether they included some information required by state and federal law, and how easy it would be for a parent or other layperson to understand.»

It's that kind of fact — knowing that most of the things we're trying probably are not working — that gives you a sense of urgency around increasing the number of trials, rather than what the federal government strategy has been: to fund a few very expensive, very high - quality studies of a smaller number of interventions.

Financing High Quality Preschool Programs: How States and Communities are Addressing Adequacy, Equity and Efficiency of Funding presents preliminary findings from a study of how local communities (districts and community based programs) use mixed funding sources, including state, federal (including PDG), and local funds, to offer high quality preschool programs, in mixed delivery settings, to children from varied economic backgQuality Preschool Programs: How States and Communities are Addressing Adequacy, Equity and Efficiency of Funding presents preliminary findings from a study of how local communities (districts and community based programs) use mixed funding sources, including state, federal (including PDG), and local funds, to offer high quality preschool programs, in mixed delivery settings, to children from varied economic backgquality preschool programs, in mixed delivery settings, to children from varied economic backgrounds.

Directing resources to help develop and study appropriate training and induction models, such as is being done through the federal grants for Improving Teacher Quality;

It studies the way policies, leadership and conditions in schools, districts, states, the federal government and the education profession shape the quality of teaching and learning in the nation's schools.

(Sec. 753) Requires the EPA Administrator and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study and report to Congress on: (1) the impact of aircraft emissions on air quality in nonattainment areas; (2) ways to promote fuel conservation measures for aviation; and (3) opportunities to reduce air traffic inefficiencies that increase fuel burn and emissions.

Though appointed judges write higher - quality opinions, according to the study, elected judges write many more, and thus, the professors attributed the difference in quality to volume (I would also argue that very generally, federal practice attracts more complex cases and a slightly higher quality of lawyer, which also contributes to the quality of the decision since in many cases, a judicial decision is only as good as the briefs on which it is based).

It also finds that readability has a stronger relationship to summary judgment success in federal courts than in state courts.2 After several earlier studies of appellate brief quality and success on appeal yielded conflicting results, our finding paves the way for additional research.

Professional experience has helped to augment that skill set through mass communication of research results, extensive study of industry and federal quality control standards, and collaboration with others both inside and outside of the research and development community.

GRACE FEDERAL SOLUTIONS, Falls Church, VA (6/2011 to Present) Inpatient Coder • Study inpatient records and determine their authenticity • Review patients» documentation to determine diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications • Use technical coding principles and reimbursement expertise to assign proper diagnosis and procedures • Verify that each code assigned is accurate and correlates to the condition and diagnosis provided in the source document • Identify non-payment conditions and report them through specified procedures • Serve as a resource for coding related queries after verifying authenticity of inquirer • Ascertain that quality and integrity of coding including accurate determination of principle diagnosis and secondary diagnosis is accurate • Provide support in maintaining acceptable accounts receivables

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

SRI studied the quality of child outcomes data reported by states to the federal government under Part C and Part B Preschool services of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) with a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences at the US Department of Education.

A 2010 study by the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank found that «the price premium from school quality remains substantially large, particularly for neighborhoods associated with high - quality schools.»