Sentences with phrase «school advocates gathered»

Parents, students and charter school advocates gathered at the Rochester Academy Charter School to not only call for equal funding, but to register voters so they can contact their lawmakers.

Chicago charter school advocates gathered to protest a provision that would cap the number of charter schools in the city under a contract with the CTU.

Public school advocates gathered enough signatures to get a repeal measure on the state ballot, forcing him to navigate the fallout from teacher walkouts and an effort to overturn a signature accomplishment while asking for another term.

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Thousands of high school students and other gun - control advocates gathered in Washington and across the U.S. Saturday to demand tougher firearms restrictions from an older generation that's delivered little change after years of mass shootings.

Cooking Up Change was sponsored by the Healthy Schools Campaign and the national Farm to School Network as part of the annual «Taking Root» confab in Detroit that gathered school food and farm to school advocates from around the coSchool Network as part of the annual «Taking Root» confab in Detroit that gathered school food and farm to school advocates from around the coschool food and farm to school advocates from around the coschool advocates from around the country.

The initiative, which concluded its work in 2014, contributed to the evidence base by looking at the effect of an innovative delivery model, Breakfast in the Classroom; produced the Breakfast Effect video series to answer common questions about school breakfast; and gathered and shared critical resources for schools and advocates.

Only one day before massive rallies for universal pre-K and charter schools, other advocates say they've gathered evidence for potentially another lawsuit for more state aid for schools.

One day before massive rallies for universal pre-K and charter schools, other advocates said Monday they have gathered evidence for potentially another lawsuit for more state aid for schools.

Educators and advocates will gather at the Independent Charter School Symposium to refocus on the original purpose of charters and counter negative publicity drawn by bigger networks.

New York state lawmakers and parent advocates gathered at a school district in Orange County Wednesday to promote a bill to ensure all students with disabilities participate in high school graduation ceremonies.

While scholars and advocates can and do pore over less - definitive types of evidence, hundreds of thousands of parents make practical schooling decisions based on information they gather through word of mouth, campus visits, and the rankings available on online platforms such as GreatSchools.

In this watershed moment, the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative is gathering researchers, policymakers, advocates, and practitioners from across the country to the Harvard Graduate School of Education for the express purpose of reframing discussions around early education, the delivery of high - quality early learning at scale, and its benefit to children and society.

I believe that schools and parents should advocate for discussions about ergonomics at Parents» Nights, PTA meetings, and other school gatherings.

Advocates say that student voice can be a powerful tool for school turnaround and that efforts to gather students» insights send an important message to young people and encourage them to be more engaged in the classroom.

Because other states look to Massachusetts — where students overall routinely rank at the top of national and international tests — for lessons on academic achievement and innovation, the Bay State's policies on charter schools are being followed closely, former Florida education commissioner Gerard Robinson told charter advocates gathered in Boston recently.

Public education advocates gathered outside Auer Avenue School in the summer of 2015 to stand against the MPS Takeover (Photo credit: Joe Brusky).

Students, parents, teachers and public education advocates are gathering Tuesday, Sept. 1, for a screening and discussion on the trend of corporate takeovers of American public schools examined in the documentary Education, Inc..

Sen. Piccola & Sen. Williams» Senate Bill 1, Governor's Education Reform Plan Touted as Solutions (Harrisburg, PA — November 15, 2011)-- Hundreds of school choice advocates gathered in the Capitol Rotunda today in support of Senate Bill 1 and -LSB-...]

Educators for Excellence - Minnesota Members Gathered to Advocate for Ending Racial Discipline Disparities and to Ensure School Funding is More Equitable

Alexandria, VA — March 15, 2018 — Nearly 200 elementary and middle - level principal leaders from across the country will gather in the nation's capital to attend the National Association of Elementary School Principals» (NAESP) National Leaders Conference (NLC) to sharpen their leadership skills and advocate for a stronger investment in students and public schools.

Advocates for school choice gathered in Raleigh at a breakfast meeting on Wednesday to celebrate National School Choice Week, touting these programs and calling for their continued expaschool choice gathered in Raleigh at a breakfast meeting on Wednesday to celebrate National School Choice Week, touting these programs and calling for their continued expaSchool Choice Week, touting these programs and calling for their continued expansion.

(Harrisburg, PA — May 3, 2011)-- Hundreds of students, teachers, parents and legislators gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to show their support for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program and to advocate for passage of Senate Bill 1, legislation that would greatly expand school choice options in Pennsylvania.

The National Charter Schools Conference (NCSC) is the largest annual gathering of charter school teachers, school leaders, administrators, board members, and advocates from across the country.

Participate today in CCSA's Fall Data Campaign in oder to help us gather information that we use to educate the public about charter schools and advocate on your behalf locally and at the Capitol.

MARCH, 14 2018 Charter school advocates from across the state will gather at the Georgia Capitol with HB 787 sponsor Rep. Scott Hilton, the Georgia Charter Schools Association and other elected officials in support of more equitable funding for state charter sSchools Association and other elected officials in support of more equitable funding for state charter schoolsschools.

(Harrisburg, PA — November 15, 2011)-- Hundreds of school choice advocates gathered in the Capitol Rotunda today in support of Senate Bill 1 and the governor's education reform plan.

Over the course of a year, NCLD gathered top special education and personalized learning experts from across the country — including educators, advocates, researchers, state and district leaders, school leaders, and parents of children with disabilities — and engaged them in discussions to learn and explore ways to ensure that personalized learning systems integrate and benefit students with disabilities.

Nearly 500 students, parents, health care practitioners, educators, and advocates gathered at the State Capital Building in Albany to raise awareness of the impact School Based Health Centers (SBHC's) have on communities across New York State.

On Wednesday, more than 200 advocates gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NJ Supreme Court decision that ordered the state to implement «well - planned, high - quality» preschool for all 3 — and 4 - year - old children in the 31 school districts that were part of theAbbott v. Burke educational equity case.

(Long Beach, California)- More than 4,000 charter public school leaders, teachers, supporters, and advocates will gather to inspire academic excellence, operational integrity and unity among charter schools throughout California at the annual four - day event, held March 14 - 17, 2016 at the Long Beach Convention Center and hosted by the California Charter Schools Association schools throughout California at the annual four - day event, held March 14 - 17, 2016 at the Long Beach Convention Center and hosted by the California Charter Schools Association Schools Association (CCSA).

Over the last week, 100 education advocates, families, educators, elected leaders, representatives from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Illinois State Board of Education, gathered in locations across the city for problem - solving forums to discuss ways in which schools can support students impacted by violence, poverty, and Schools (CPS) and the Illinois State Board of Education, gathered in locations across the city for problem - solving forums to discuss ways in which schools can support students impacted by violence, poverty, and schools can support students impacted by violence, poverty, and trauma.

NEW YORK — On October 9th at 4:00 p.m, activists from all over the city will gather at UFT headquarters to protest the emphasis on high - stakes testing that education advocates denounce for harming students, educators, and public schools.

More than 4,000 charter school leaders, educators, advocates, and policymakers are expected to attend the annual gathering that's hosted by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, the nation's largest charter advocacy group.

The Coalition of Essential Schools» Fall Forum 2016 will gather educators and advocates engaged in the work and joy of building and sustaining student - focused, teacher - led, and innovative sSchools» Fall Forum 2016 will gather educators and advocates engaged in the work and joy of building and sustaining student - focused, teacher - led, and innovative schoolsschools.

More than 100 students gathered in front of Morris Jeff Community School to advocate for stricter gun laws on Wednesday, March 14.

by Joe Shahen This month, more than 300 charter school leaders, parents, advocates, and operators gathered in New York City for the Northeast Charter School Network's confeschool leaders, parents, advocates, and operators gathered in New York City for the Northeast Charter School Network's confeSchool Network's conference.

The Advocate, July 2015 Dan Domenech Executive Director AASA, The School Superintendents Association Over two hundred superintendents, including members of AASA's Executive Committee and Governing Board, gathered in Washington DC earlier this month to take part in this year's Advocacy Conference.

Each spring NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill, as well as participate in a Day of Service with D.C. Public Schools.

A small group of education advocates and researchers have been beating the drum about chronic absenteeism for years, gathering evidence that not only is attendance directly linked to achievement, but that comprehensive community efforts — including schools, nonprofit groups, social workers and community health organizations — can yield substantial improvements in school attendance.

By Amaya Garcia and Conor P. Williams, New America Education, October 2015 «On a muggy evening in early June a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, a group of parents and community advocates is gathered in the gym of a local school to learn about the educational benefits...

This month, more than 300 charter school leaders, parents, advocates, and operators gathered in New York City for the Northeast Charter School Network's confeschool leaders, parents, advocates, and operators gathered in New York City for the Northeast Charter School Network's confeSchool Network's conference.

Over 800 public school advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4 - 6 for NSBA's 2018 Advocacy Institute.

More than 4,000 teachers, advocates, policy makers, charter leaders, education reformers and donors gathered at the 10th annual National Charter Schools Conference, held June 28 - July 1 in Chicago.

Thousands of people gathered Saturday in communities across Ohio at March For Our Lives rallies advocating for stronger gun laws in a movement led by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed in a...

Thousands of people gathered Saturday in communities across Ohio at March For Our Lives rallies advocating for stronger gun laws in a movement led by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed in a February shooting.

Maybe your daughter is a staunch advocate for LGBTQ rights and is gathering with her peers to develop ways to end gun violence and make our schools safer.