Terry Spradlin
researches education policy at Indiana University's Center for Evaluation and Education Policy.
Mike McShane, who
researches education policy for the American Enterprise Institute, says restrictive collective bargaining laws have weakened teachers unions to a degree, but they remain a powerful political force.
Skills and employment policy adviser for EEF,
researches education policy from an employers» and business perspective.
Not exact matches
The U.S. has taken a number of
policy approaches aimed at increasing the country's innovation output, from boosting STEM
education programs to offering tax incentives on R&D
research.
«That is not only unfair, but it's a
policy mistake in that those [low - income] kids would be the ones who would benefit the most,» Marr said, adding that a large body of
research has found that extra income for poor families improves their kids» health,
education, and career outcomes.
We improve lives through tax
policy research and
education that leads to greater economic growth and opportunity.
Should the federal government continue to abdicate leadership in key
policy issues of health care, pension reform, Aboriginal issues,
education and
research, and modernizing Canada's infrastructure?
«DNA is so unique, and there are so many data sources out there, that it is incredibly hard to fully anonymize — and more so to promise and provide any absolute guarantee that the data are anonymized,» says Laura Lyman Rodriguez, the director of
policy, communications and
education at the National Human Genome
Research Institute.
ARI is a national, not - for - profit, non-partisan public opinion
research foundation established to advance
education by commissioning, conducting and disseminating to the public accessible and impartial statistical data,
research and
policy analysis on economics, political science, philanthropy, public administration, domestic and international affairs and other socio - economic issues of importance to Canada and its world.
Current tenure and promotion
policies at 44 Canadian higher
education institutions emphasize
research, teaching and service to the institution.
Originally founded in 1916 as the Institute for Government
Research, the Brookings Institution has emerged as one of the most prestigious think tanks of the last hundred years, conducting research and education efforts in economics, foreign policy, and gov
Research, the Brookings Institution has emerged as one of the most prestigious think tanks of the last hundred years, conducting
research and education efforts in economics, foreign policy, and gov
research and
education efforts in economics, foreign
policy, and governance.
In the interest of greater exploration of these topics, the FINRA Investor
Education Foundation has made datasets, questionnaires, and other
research documents available to researchers and
policy makers in our Data and Downloads section.
Preston Cooper, a
research analyst in
education policy at the American Enterprise Institute, believes that the student loan interest deduction is outdated, thanks to income - driven repayment.
To establish a national, broad based, community of Angel investors, incubators, and accelerators in Canada and connect them to their peers and the greater early - stage funding ecosystem so they can support the growth and development of innovative Canadian entrepreneurs and companies, and to support the ongoing evolution of that community through
research,
education and public
policy.
He worked in
research and communications and was a
research and
policy analyst for the Ministry of Advanced
Education.
Information,
education, data, and
research analysis is available to investors, entrepreneurs,
policy makers, state and local entrepreneurial support professionals, university faculty and students, and others interested in learning more about angel investing.
Its functions include
policy analysis, economic
research, expert testimony,
education and training.
Does Huntsman recognize the ways in which public
policy — everything from
education policy to funding for high - tech
research — affects these deep questions?
Research by the
Education Policy Institute has found that just one in ten disadvantaged pupils in England... More
Gary L. Bauer, now President of the Family
Research Council, was domestic
policy adviser to President Reagan and Undersecretary of
Education under William Bennett.
We can't abandon the intellectual task of argument and
research, or the political task of law and public
policy, or
education.
89 % terrorism 87 % economy 78 % immigration 78 % foreign
policy 77 % gun
policy 70 % Supreme Court appointments 70 % health care 70 % Social Security 62 % trade
policy 59 %
education 52 % abortion 51 % treatment of racial / ethnic minorities 34 % environment 29 % treatment of LGBT community [Pew
Research Center # 8]
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.
Research by the
Education Policy Institute has found that just one in ten disadvantaged pupils in England score grade 7 - 9 (A-A * in old system) in GCSE maths.
Ease off the caps and do some
research into how religious nuts are trying to inject their nonsense into public
policy and K - 12
education.
Northampton, MA About Blog A health
education and communication firm specializing in improving health literacy through user - centered design,
policy,
research, and content development.
Michael Sligh Organization Representative: Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI - USA) Michael Sligh has worked for over 30 years as a Program Director for RAFI - USA where he manages
policy,
research and
education for the promotion of organic, agro-biodiversity, organic seed development, and a wide - range of food justice, fair trade and other value - added food labeling,
policy and marketing issues.
CSWA's mission is to ensure that the California wine community is recognized globally as the leader in sustainable winegrowing in the marketplace and public
policy arena through the development and promotion of sustainable practices, tools for
education and outreach, partnerships with key stakeholders, and prioritizing
research.
The California Association of Winegrape Growers was founded in 1974 with the mission to provide industry leadership to advocate public
policies,
research and
education programs and trade positions that enhance the business of growing California winegrapes.
Established in 1974, the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) provides industry leadership to advocate for public
policies,
research and
education programs, sustainable farming practices and trade positions to improve the viability of winegrape growing as an essential contributor to California's economy, culture, and landscape.
Responding to
research from the Consumers Health Forum, the Heart Foundation, the Obesity
Policy Coalition and the Public Health Association of Australia, the Council's CEO Geoff Parker said better
education around diet and lifestyle, not taxes, is a far better and more commonsense approach for a healthier country.
The Centre also provides information on
research, conversion advice,
education and
policy work on organic food and farming.
California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is an advocate for farmers, providing leadership on public
policies,
research and
education programs, sustainable farming practices and trade
policy to enhance the California winegrape growing business and our communities.
They, and the supporting
research summaries, are intended for an international audience of health,
education and social care professionals,
policy makers, programme managers and designers, researchers and evaluators.
Medical establishment advice,
education, directives,
policies and procedures run in direct opposition to the thousand s of academic and scientific
research and articles and the millions of anecdotes that speak the truth about birth.
Guidance Materials: The Board of
Education has produced a Model Wellness
Policy (2012) based on science,
research, and existing practices from exemplary states and local school districts around the country.»
He is also the senior advisor for
policy,
research, and
education at SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), an organization he served as national chairman and chief executive officer for more than fifteen years.
We also helped develop the Men's Coalition — a partnership launched in November 2007 by a group of agencies (Men's Health Forum, Respect, Fatherhood Institute, Men's Advice Line, Relate, the
Research Unit on Men and Masculinities at Bradford University, NCH and the White Ribbon Campaign) to ensure public
policies take full account of the specific needs and experiences of men and boys (eg across health, parenting and caring, relationships,
education, employment, crime and violence).
She completed the HRSA Bureau of Health Professions Primary Care
Policy Fellowship Program in 2000, and the Women's
Education and
Research Institute (WREI) Congressional Fellowship Program in 2005.
The district partners with a local non-profit,
Research,
Education, Action, and Policy (REAP) Food Group, for much of their nutrition education pro
Education, Action, and
Policy (REAP) Food Group, for much of their nutrition
education pro
education programming.
Safe Kids Connecticut is a multi-faceted organization that works to reduce death and injury rates of children through community
education, public
policy change, creating safe environments, and conducting
research.
It argued convincingly that politicians and others with the power to make
education policy rarely read
education research, and if they do, they only accept conclusions that confirm their biases.
* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early
Education & Support Division, California Department of
Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of
Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of
Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal
Research Scientist, American Institutes for
Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early
Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public
Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of
Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director,
Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change
The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute will be the recognized leader and advocate for advancing and disseminating the latest
research and evidence - based
education, recommendations and
policy to enhance the experience, development, health and safety of our youth in sports.
The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute is dedicated to being the recognized leader and advocate for advancing and disseminating the latest
research and evidence - based
education, recommendations and
policy to enhance the experience, development, health and safety of our youth in sports.
The Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery (FAM) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to midwifery in North America through
education,
research and public
policy.
The 2012 National Action Plan for Child Injury Prevention provides actions in surveillance,
research, communication,
education, health care, and public
policy to guide efforts in saving lives by reducing injuries.
It also supports
education, training,
research, clinical practice and
policy development in the area of infant mental health.
Kate Mulley, Director of
Research,
Education and
Policy at Sands, said: «I am thrilled that we are able to start work in Scotland and continue to develop the National Bereavement Care Pathway.
Physicians have a primary responsibility for translating
research and evidence into guidance for parents and children, and they are credible and influential voices for advancing public
education and
policy concerning population health.