Sentences with phrase «scholarship programs»

In studies of the D.C. and Milwaukee scholarship programs and in my book, there's clear evidence of huge variation in private school performance.

Additional opportunities for private - school choice via taxpayer - funded scholarship programs.

A recent analysis of 10 tax - credit scholarship programs by EdChoice estimated savings worth more than $ 580 million nationwide in FY 2014, even after accounting for students who would have enrolled in a district school anyway.

The individual studies of the privately funded K — 12 scholarship programs in the District of Columbia and Dayton reported overall achievement gains only for the large subgroup of African American students in the program.

And, to be fair, that's still the case for some voucher and tax credit scholarship programs, where test - based accountability requirements remain light to nonexistent.

Thus, the significance of the scholarship programs and vouchers, and the Church's mission to the poor.

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Being a «Karma Yogi» foundation, Rishikul Yogshala offers continuous dedication, and support to reach out the quality education of Yoga to each and every passionate yogi despite their humble background through their Yoga TTC Scholarship programs.

When it comes to food, we make you realise how delicious and mouth - watering Ayurvedic Indian food and veggies can be.The only aim of ours is to deliver most uplifting and phenomenal yoga teacher trainings, yoga retreats and scholarship programs.

For the year 2017, Rishikul Yogshala is offering the following scholarship programs for its Rishikesh location:

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) supports more than 10 scholarship programs for women pursuing engineering degrees at all levels of study and from all backgrounds, including awards sponsored by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the U.S. Air Force ROTC.

Oct. 2, 2017 — Vanderbilt is investing $ 125 million into one of the nation's most extensive graduate student scholarship programs and an innovative graduate student leadership institute.

He also questioned the value of federally funded scholarship programs for students hoping to become STEM teachers, saying that they simply reinforce existing approaches that are not effective.

In a typical year, about 40 % are undergraduates, 40 % are master's degree students, and 20 % are pursuing Ph.D. s. Two scholarship programs — the National Science Foundation's Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service and the Department of Defense's (DOD's) Information Assurance Scholarship Program — support many of the students.

ALBANY — Gov. Cuomo is paying tribute to slain former aide Carey Gabay with fellowship and scholarship programs named in his memory, the Daily News has learned.

Mr. Cuomo has also voiced support for a bill, backed by the Catholic Church and advocates of vouchers, that would offer tax credits to individuals and corporations who donate money to public schools, or to scholarship programs that help poor and middle - class students attend private schools.

«PEF is also pleased to see the extension of the professional licensure program for two more years, and the loan forgiveness and scholarship programs for licensed social workers.

Joined by area politicians and community leaders, the parents, students and teachers rallied in support of the Education Investment Tax Credit which would increase support for public and religious schools by creating a tax incentive for individuals and corporations to donate to scholarship programs administered by nonprofit educational organizations.

The education tax credit, a proposal lobbied for by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, would allow for private donations to public schools and create scholarship programs for needy students to receive access to private education, including parochial schools.

The University of Rochester was honored for its targeted scholarship programs for Rochester City School district graduates, beginning with the scholarship program for graduates of the Wilson International Baccalaureate program and continuing with the addition of the Rochester Promise Initiative, for which any Rochester city school graduate meeting admission standards is eligible.

In addition, following enactment in the final budget of legislation that makes for - profit colleges eligible for the state's Enhanced Tuition Awards and STEM Scholarship programs regardless of their record on student loan debt and employment outcomes, stronger quality controls and student protections are essential.»

The state's teachers union and some Assembly Democrats were opposed to the education tax credit, which is meant to spur donations to public schools and private - school scholarship programs.

The governor has linked the extension of rent control laws to the creation of a tax credit meant to spur donations to public schools and scholarship programs benefiting private and parochial schools.

He is also supportive of the education investment tax credit, which is meant to encourage contributions to public schools and scholarship programs that benefit private schools, as well as infrastructure investment.

The investment tax credit, which is aimed at encouraging donations to public schools and non-profit scholarship programs for private schools, remains a heavy lift for Assembly Democrats, who already trying to calm the statewide teachers union for approving a variety of Cuomo's education reform proposals.

Skelos, meanwhile, reiterated he will push in the post-budge legislative session for the education investment tax credit, which is aimed at spurring donations to public schools and non-profit scholarship programs that aid private schools.

Coach Thompson currently has two former high school students shooting at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri through scholarship programs.

Cuomo and Senate Republicans have been aligned on a number of key issues, including keeping a cap on local property tax increases permanent, as well as a tax credit for donations to public schools and private school scholarship programs.

Bundy Aid supports private, not - for - profit colleges and universities» institutional financial aid and scholarship programs, and important programs which support degree completion.

Nevertheless, he insisted the bill — which provides tax credits for donations to public schools and scholarship programs for private and parochial schools — remains a troubling one for the Democratic conference.

Undergraduate nursing students can receive a nursing scholarship through the Army ROTC program that offers two, three or four - year scholarship programs.

The School Nutrition Foundation supports and encourages individual and corporate contributions to the education, research and scholarship programs for the School Nutrition Association and its members.

Linden Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or any other protected status in its admission policies or in the conduct of educational, recreational, athletic, or scholarship programs.

Next, look for scholarship programs geared toward single moms and dads.

Without significant funding for scholarship programs, the school will not attract a diverse student body.

Proceeds from the night benefited NvRAEF's educational and scholarship programs, such as ProStart, a national high school culinary and restaurant management program that teaches students the skills and knowledge needed to enter the workforce or to continue to postsecondary after high school graduation.

Traditionally a fundraiser for local scholarship programs, the festival to date has contributed nearly $ 80,000 in scholarships for Marathon High School students through the Marathon chapter of the Organized Fishermen of Florida, a statewide group that represents the interests and well - being of the commercial fishing industries.

AAC ensure the future of the culinary industry through mentoring and scholarship programs.

Paying it forward was also part of the fun during this event, with a silent auction benefiting the American Institute of Wine & Food and the Chaine des Rosisseurs culinary arts scholarship programs.

«It has been an honor leading this vibrant and dedicated governance team in continuing to expand the diversity of our scholarship programs, launching the Women's Culinary Leadership programs, and helping shape the JBF Impact Programs.»

Oliver takes on smaller, justice - oriented issues — corruption in scholarship programs, unfairness in immigration and racism in the prison system.

Some other examples of ongoing programs might include scholarship programs, urban renewal projects, performing arts programs, social and educational programs, children's activities, community organizations, and construction projects.

The animosity, which the Wall Street titan saw fueling the possibility of a U.S. - China war, led him to double down on his new immersive scholarship program, Schwarzman Scholars, which he funded with a $ 100 million donation.

Foster also found interest from nearby schools in a potential scholarship program as well as a program dedicated to entertaining older people in the area.

Bankwest today launched its new charity, which will raise funds for community initiatives, as well as a scholarship program that aims to better the lives of Western Australians, and has pledged $ 1 million per year to the charity for five years.

Lemann and his partners at Brazilian investment bank Banco Garantia ran a scholarship program that backed promising young people in their early careers.

The singer is also part of the Advisory Council for the Challenger Center and launched the Brightman STEM Scholarship program with Virgin Galactic.

«So we haven't cracked that here yet, but it takes time and resources, and we think our scholarship program will contribute to getting somebody on the side of a building hopefully.»

Gelman says the company will use the money to hire more employees, expand its physical footprint, invest in technology that will beef up its digital member portal, and more importantly, add a «scholarship program» for professional women who can't afford The Wing's rates.

Passionate about the University of Calgary, Schmidt and Laricina Energy Ltd. both played pivotal roles in the Engineering Leaders Campaign at the Schulich School of Engineering, funding a five - year scholarship program, a chemical and petroleum engineering graduate student space, a boardroom in the new engineering building expansion, and a portion of the Canada Research Chair in Energy and Imaging.