Sentences with phrase «role of advocating for»

In order to elevate authentic student readiness to a primary goal of education, it requires raising the level of awareness among school staff and parents and a strong role of advocating for practices that contribute to college and career readiness.

But the attack has thrust Lanthorne into the role of an advocate for stricter laws to prevent similar attacks.

In stepping out of the adversarial process, the Collaborative Divorce lawyer does not give up the role of advocate for his or her client.

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It suggests that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner should be retained as an advocate for privacy, but without an enforcement or mediatory role in privacy conflicts.

Representation of white women in leadership roles improved by 17 % over the nine year period, but for black, latino, and Asian men and women, percentages declined across the board, according to research by the nonprofit Ascend Foundation, an organization that advocates for Asians in business.

While the findings may look discouraging for advocates of more women in management and leadership positions, Srivastava says that «the takeaway should not be that having more women in management roles is unimportant or undesirable.»

With more than 40 years of experience helping restore men and women behind bars, Prison Fellowship advocates for federal and state criminal justice reforms that transform those responsible for crime, validate victims, and encourage communities to play a role in creating a safe, redemptive, and just society.

Indeed, Eleanor was known for her active role in politics and she advocated for the rights of the poor, of minorities and for those who were disadvantaged, according to the FDR Presidential Library and Museum.

Obama has been a strong supporter of the policy to allow women in combat roles and an advocate for other military personnel reforms.

While it's possible the terms of his employment agreement with (and departure from) Facebook could prevent him from taking an active role at a competitor (or any company in the virtual reality space) for several months (or even years), he could reassume his public presence as an advocate for VR technology and its larger potential.

He was there for Maker Faire Africa, a broad gathering of innovators and inventors and one of many events he helps organize as part of his role as instigator, ambassador, and advocate of all things technology and Africa.

The choice of Williams, who is a white man, also may disappoint observers who had advocated for a woman or minority candidate to fill the New York Fed role.

New Democrats have long been advocating for the expanded use of midwifery services across the province as we believe that midwives play an integral role in the health care system and can be of particular benefit to women, families and First Nations communities by bringing specialized maternity care to otherwise isolated areas.

While the role of content designer has been around for a short while specifically for web development, I would advocate that organizations think about the role of content experience designer that is a member of an experience design group in the consumer world or a member of a buyer experience design group in the B2B world.

Having hosted Minister Wilson - Raybould a number of times in her previous role, The Vancouver Board of Trade is very confident she will be a strong advocate for B.C. in Ottawa, and we look forward to hosting her and the other new ministers in the near future.

The head of Open Doors USA, which advocates for persecuted Christians around the globe, said on Wednesday that the organization looks forward to partnering with Brownback in his new role.

Our church needs to see itself in the role of Erik's mother, as a relentless advocate for the faith formation of its people.

Obviously, I'm a big advocate for mutual submission in marriage, as that is what I believe those biblical passages ultimately teach and this is what works best in our marriage, but more important than adopting a single household model — either patriarchal or egalitarian — is adopting the posture of Jesus Christ, who emptied himself of power and took the role of servant.

Instead of pushing back on the advocates to depend less on him and broaden their base of support and leverage, Marty opted for the special status he needed to feel significant in his role.»

He is not tempted to speak as though Emergent is inventing the wheel, as many of his colleagues do, when it places women in leadership roles or advocates for social justice.

Advocates of women's suffrage and women's ordination fall into this camp, as do Beverly Wildung Harrison (in some of her work), Shulamith Firestone and others who argue not just for the transcendence of gender roles but for technological and social means of neutralizing sexual difference.

But, then, why did he recognize a significant and positive role for public authority in the functioning of the economy and why did he advocate reasonable wages and living standards for the workers, instead of leaving these to be determined by the economic processes themselves?

This may seem like an unremarkable turn of events, but according to Grant Castleberry of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (flagship organization for the complementarianism movement, which advocates hierarchal gender roles in the home, church, and society), it represents a severe «cultural capitulation» which, «instead of helping guide children towards embracing who they actually are, blurs reality,» «confuses them,» and «drags them through the dark labyrinths» of their parents» gender - based delusions.

[The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils], which is responsible for halal - certifying Vegemite, have publicly advocated for sharia to play a role in family law determinations.

We also recognize our responsibility to play a positive role in addressing this discussion, and in promoting and advocating for the appropriate consumption of these products.

I sincerely applaud Women of the Vine & Spirits» efforts to help continue to connect and inspire women to pursue careers in the wine and spirits world by fostering networks and further advocating for women in leadership roles.»

Surrounded by the chemistry and energy of these youngsters ahead of him, and the now well - established complementary relationship in the middle of defence, Rooney looked at home in his new deeper role, as the box - to - box midfield general his most optimistic advocates have long called for him become in his later years.

He also talks of the «inconsistent cultures in football clubs, set by their owners» — something that the appointment of professional sporting directors (a role for which he is a keen advocate), in tandem with the legislation proposed by Carlisle, might help to rectify.

Recently, it is being advocated by eminent paediatric surgeons and lactation consultants who see a role for trained midwives, nurses and lactation consultants in using this simple and effective method of releasing a tight frenum that is inhibiting breastfeeding in neonates.

Pediatricians, in their traditional role as advocate for the child and family, are ideally situated to positively influence the breastfeeding experiences of the mother and young infant.

In my role as an advocate for athletes involving coach - athlete sexual abuse, athlete - on - athlete sexual abuse, athlete cyber-bullying, athlete sexual hazing as well as many forms of athletic abuse in general, much of the work I do with Safe4Athletes tends to be less with the athletes than with parents of young athletes who have been abused, bullied or harassed.

You go on to say, «Pediatricians play a critical role in their practices and communities as advocates of breastfeeding and thus should be knowledgeable about the health risks of not breastfeeding, the economic benefits to society of breastfeeding, and the techniques for managing and supporting the breastfeeding dyad.»

Foster Parents and the Courts: A Guide for Foster Parents on Being an Effective Advocate in Court for Children in Foster Care (PDF - 384 KB) Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (2013) Helps foster parents understand the court process, including their rights and responsibilities, the role of key participants, and how to advocate for the best interests of children in theAdvocate in Court for Children in Foster Care (PDF - 384 KB) Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (2013) Helps foster parents understand the court process, including their rights and responsibilities, the role of key participants, and how to advocate for the best interests of children in theadvocate for the best interests of children in their care.

We are writing this white paper out of concern that advocates for PPC may do more damage in the long term to babies and their relationships with their parents, unless the information is coupled with an understanding of the role of soothing and parental emotional presence.

A qualitative exploration of midwives» perceptions of their role as advocates for normal childbirth

One of your roles as a parent will be to advocate for your child.

Disturbingly, fathers identified a lack of «real information», a lack of recognition for their role, lack of engagement during the antenatal education process, and lack of commitment to breastfeeding by hospital staff as barriers they needed to overcome in their role as advocates and supporters of breastfeeding.

Whatever course of action the doctors propose to take, your role is as an advocate and a loving support system for your child.

A future that sees us step up with confidence to a new, even more internationalist role, where we meet our responsibilities to our friends and allies, champion the international cooperation and partnerships that project our values around the world, and continue to act as one of the strongest and most forceful advocates for business, free markets and free trade anywhere around the globe.

For more background on the role and structure of the office of Public Advocate, watch our interview with the current Public Advocate, Bill de Blasio.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who had taken on high - profile roles as an advocate for women's issues and an antagonist to the policies of President Donald Trump, announced late Monday that he would be resigning from office hours after four women he was romantically involved with or had romantic interactions with accused him of physical violence in accounts published by The New Yorker.

Inadvertently a couple of protestors formalised his public role, an advocate for staying in.

About her role in crafting Obama's health care policy going forward — she's «delighted» to be able to continue to advocate for universal health care, and is open to different methods of getting there.

Child Victims Act Since 2006 Safe Horizon has taken an increased leadership role in advocating for passage of the Child Victims Act by organizing an energetic, statewide coalition of survivors and advocates, leading press conferences with key government officials, advocating directly with lawmakers in Albany, and more.

Since 2006 Safe Horizon has taken an increased leadership role in advocating for passage of the Child Victims Act by organizing an energetic, statewide coalition of survivors and advocates, leading press conferences with key government officials, advocating directly with lawmakers in Albany, and more.

While a vast majority of New York Democrats support both, the issue is especially problematic for Mr. Williams because he is a member of the council's Progressive Caucus, which includes many LGBT and pro-choice advocates, and is hoping to play a significant role in the speaker's race.

«I think that's a great fit for her, and I think she would do a great job as she has been as the public advocate representing a very diverse city, and I think she has inspired other women of color to take on large roles like that,» Bichotte said.

But the endorsement also comes amid a flurry of activity for Cuomo amid the potential primary challenge from Cynthia Nixon, a public education advocate and actress best known for her role in «Sex And The City.»

Greater transparency for School Leadership Teams: In order for School Leadership Teams to fulfill their role of serving as advocates for their school communities, superintendents should be required to ensure that all principals in their districts give their leadership teams thorough information about fund allocations, including their schools» Galaxy Table of Organization in addition to the budget summary available on the DOE website.

NOW WE CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT OF DEMENTIA IN AMERICA Dale Benjamin Drakeford 8-31-12 When Clint Eastwood, a self - proclaimed «conservative» (who has lived more like a Joseph Smith liberal spurning nine children with four different women, sporting a clinch fisted personae in his private exenterates over public exhibitions) talks vulgar to an empty chair, Marco Rubio (a small government advocate who loss his roots somewhere between caffeine - free tea and a caffeine rich Cuban cigar) slips Freudian to advocate «large government» in a failed attempt to wax brilliant but came off bane (pun intended) to the capitalization of the nation, Paul Ryan can lie and demonize his role against the truth until his nose is a foot long and not one member of his audience will notice, and Mitt Romney can anecdote on his personal family, business and church goings on as oppose to his solutions for unemployment, banking corruption, housing displacement, militarism, planetary illness and international human rights unrest, we can clearly understand the extent of dementia in AmericOF DEMENTIA IN AMERICA Dale Benjamin Drakeford 8-31-12 When Clint Eastwood, a self - proclaimed «conservative» (who has lived more like a Joseph Smith liberal spurning nine children with four different women, sporting a clinch fisted personae in his private exenterates over public exhibitions) talks vulgar to an empty chair, Marco Rubio (a small government advocate who loss his roots somewhere between caffeine - free tea and a caffeine rich Cuban cigar) slips Freudian to advocate «large government» in a failed attempt to wax brilliant but came off bane (pun intended) to the capitalization of the nation, Paul Ryan can lie and demonize his role against the truth until his nose is a foot long and not one member of his audience will notice, and Mitt Romney can anecdote on his personal family, business and church goings on as oppose to his solutions for unemployment, banking corruption, housing displacement, militarism, planetary illness and international human rights unrest, we can clearly understand the extent of dementia in Americof the nation, Paul Ryan can lie and demonize his role against the truth until his nose is a foot long and not one member of his audience will notice, and Mitt Romney can anecdote on his personal family, business and church goings on as oppose to his solutions for unemployment, banking corruption, housing displacement, militarism, planetary illness and international human rights unrest, we can clearly understand the extent of dementia in Americof his audience will notice, and Mitt Romney can anecdote on his personal family, business and church goings on as oppose to his solutions for unemployment, banking corruption, housing displacement, militarism, planetary illness and international human rights unrest, we can clearly understand the extent of dementia in Americof dementia in America.