Sentences with phrase «reform issues for some time»

Hopkins and colleagues at the Edgewood School of Education have been discussing school reform issues for some time and are building a website — «Citizen Voices on Education Reform» — that they hope will eventually be a repository of public opinion on public education issues.

Not exact matches

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By the time W finished his second term, I had graduated from college, come to terms with the fact that the criminalization of abortion is highly unlikely no matter the party in power, expanded my definition of «pro-life» to include Iraqi children and prisoners of war, and experienced first - hand some of the major problems with America's healthcare system, which along with poverty and education issues, contributes to the troubling abortion rate in the U.S. I remained pro-life idealistically, but for the first time, voted for a pro-choice president, hoping that the reforms I wanted to see in the healthcare, the economy, immigration, education, and for the socioeconomically disadvantaged would function pragmatically to reduce abortions.

Headed «The greatest Australian competition reforms in 20 years» the piece works through the political context to the Review, the «extraordinary» breadth of the review, the panel and timing of the review, the «likely appetite for further deregulation», possible agency reforms, possible «trimming» of the laws, small business issues and more - it runs for eight pages and is well worth reading.

On these issues, our Conference has staked out clear positions that, in the case of ethics reform for example, are even stronger than what is included in the Executive's budget proposals and we look forward to advancing these issues at the appropriate time.»

He also joined Paladino is calling for education reform, declaring the disparity between schools in rich and poor districts «the civil rights issue of our time.»

He said more work visas being issued could potentially be part of a reform measure he would support, but at a time when the nation is facing 10 percent unemployment, Phillips said visas should only be issued for jobs that can not be filled by an American.

At the same time, issues with no expiration date are yet to be sorted out: The education tax credit remains in the talks, while some state lawmakers continue to hold out hope for a compromise on juvenile justice reform.

It comes at a time when Mr Brown is facing criticism over other issues, including his reform plans for MPs» expenses, which will also go to a vote on Thursday.

The Times reserved special criticism for Cuomo on the issue of ethics reform, accusing him of failing to push for campaign finance reform and mishandling the Moreland Commission that was set up to investigate corruption.

«Most property tax reform groups that have been studying the issue for a long time understand that a tax cap is smoke and mirrors,» Zimet said.

«Senator Diegnan will lead the Transportation Committee at a time of pressing needs for transportation reforms and improvements, Senator Singleton will assume responsibility for issues of importance to the veterans who have served our country with courage and sacrifice, and Senator Gopal will help manage the flow of bills and the work of the Senate Democratic Caucus and lead the efforts of the Manufacturing Caucus at a time when we are addressing so many demanding priorities.

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday delivered his harshest critique yet of Governor Andrew Cuomo, criticizing his one - time «friend» for coming up with excuses to stall action on reforming a tax break for developers, creating distractions on the issue and lacking leadership skills.

Secret moves are planned by senior Conservatives to overturn the result of next week's referendum on electoral reform if the country votes to scrap the first - past - the - post system... Under the plan, supporters of first - past - the - post would approach the Commons business committee of MPs, which has the power to set aside time for issues concerning backbenchers.

He ran on a standard - issue bad - times platform: he wanted to «rein in wasteful state spending» and «reform state government so it starts working for the people and not the special interests.»

In response to the good government groups» call on Tuesday, Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi told the Albany Times - Union this: «We will be discussing many ethics issues this session, including campaign finance reform, outside income for legislators and more disclosure by not - for - profits as to who actually funds them and whether they are shadow lobbyists.»

But the July 15 fundraising report may prove even more crucial for Lazio's chances as potential big - time donors assess his ability to beat Cuomo, said Bill Mahoney, a researcher at the New York Public Interest Research Group, a not - for - profit focused on environmental and government - reform issues.

It was chaired by the respected former Fordham Law School Dean John Feerick, and it issued several reports with recommendations for change that were widely praised at the time by reform groups and newspaper editorials.

That could give Democrats some leverage when it comes time to negotiate criminal justice reforms - but, there are so many other major issues at stake for Democrats including a minimum wage increase, renewing mayoral control of schools, the sunset of rent laws, and The DREAM Act, that there is a chance that the debate could be overshadowed yet again.

Fellows work directly for a Member or a Committee for the duration of their residency and may spend their time on technology - related issues like NSA surveillance reform, patent reform, cybersecurity or network neutrality.

► Economist Heather Boushey's new book Finding Time: The Economics of Work - Life Conflict «offer [s] a thorough, systematic, evidence - based case for a comprehensive package of institutional reforms» to address today's workplace expectations, which «have left millions of working Americans perpetually stressed, conflicted, economically insecure, and time - poor,» wrote Janet Gornick of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in New York City in a review (subscription required) in this week's issue of ScieTime: The Economics of Work - Life Conflict «offer [s] a thorough, systematic, evidence - based case for a comprehensive package of institutional reforms» to address today's workplace expectations, which «have left millions of working Americans perpetually stressed, conflicted, economically insecure, and time - poor,» wrote Janet Gornick of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in New York City in a review (subscription required) in this week's issue of Scietime - poor,» wrote Janet Gornick of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in New York City in a review (subscription required) in this week's issue of Science.

I have perhaps too MANY passions all clamoring for time, whether it be writing or political reform or embracing energy renewal and addressing the issues of food scarcity (I guess those are political too though my focus is more on the tech side of it).

At the same time, their silence gives tacit support to arguments by traditionalists that standardized testing should not be used in evaluating teachers or for systemic reform (even when, as seen this week from American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and others critical of the state education policy report card issued by Rhee's StudentsFirst, find it convenient to use test score data for their own purposes).

The two men share vastly different backgrounds and overall educational beliefs, leading the LA Weekly to characterize the election as a reform vs. union battle for the heart of the Democratic Party and the Los Angeles Times to call it «a prime example of the strange rift in education, in which liberal Democrats are sharply divided on such issues as charter schools, job protections for teachers, the authority of the federal government in schools and the value of standardized test scores.»

According to a press release issued at the time, «The reorganization addresses Governor Dannel P. Malloy's six principles on education reform, including: (1) Enhancing families» access to high - quality early childhood; (2) Turning around Connecticut's lowest - performing schools and districts; (3) Expanding the availability of high - quality school models; (4) Removing red tape and other barriers to success; (5) Ensuring that our schools are home to the very best teachers and principals; and (6) Delivering more resources, targeted to districts with the greatest need - provided that they embrace key reforms that position our students for success.»

«Schools here have been working hard to address this issue for some time,» said Ben Sanders of the California Office to Reform Education.

Multiple intertwined plots — the philosophical and romantic pursuits of Dorothea Brooke, her uncle's bid for Parliament, the tribulations of the enterprising doctor Lydgate as he struggles to reform medical practices of the day while suffering an unfortunate marriage, and an unexpected alliance between Mary Garth and Fred Vincy — address issues of the time.

You might not have the time bomb alot of uneducated folks may or may not have led you to believe.Value is a big big issue but there are some recent movements that may allow you soon to get some assistance... I am interested to see if all the reform continues to be smoke and mirror politics or real solutions for real families.

January 18, 2017 - HOUSTON — With institutions seeking a «roadmap for reform» in our 21st century civil justice system, issues of costs and length of time for resolution of matters and satisfaction with the overall pro...

These reforms to the military justice system come just weeks before Auditor General Michael Ferguson is to issue his findings after examining the Forces» administration of military justice and the amount of time it takes for cases to work their way through the system.

Although August is time for the annual Congressional recess, activity in our nation's capital is not slowing down.We're continuing to work hard on vital issues like tax reform, flood insurance and mortgage lending.

By NAR 2013 President Gary Thomas Although August is time for the annual Congressional recess, activity in our nation's capital is not slowing down.We're continuing to work hard on vital issues like tax reform, flood insurance and mortgage lending...