Why do we still have dropout rates of 50 percent and higher in several cities eight years after the enactment of No Child Left Behind, and why are so many schools still foundering after
substantial investments of public and private funds on reform?
While this may save us from anxiety or pain, denial also requires
a substantial investment of energy.
For the interested but uninitiated, the place to enter the conversation is Oakes» The Pattern of Redemption, followed by
a substantial investment of time in the Balthasar writings highlighted by Oakes, then the Cambridge Companion to see what others make of it all, leading into Hart's The Beauty to get an idea of what might be «the future of Balthasarian theology.»
Compiling results and students comments — requires
substantial investment of staff time and resources.
It was largely limited to choosing to live in a particular district, enrolling a child in a private school, or educating the child at home, all of which require
a substantial investment of resources, fiscal or otherwise.
One measure of whether the turnaround initiative is worth
the substantial investment of taxpayer money will be whether Marshall attracts students who are ready for accelerated classes, or even regular high school - level courses.
This happened even though we went to great lengths to clear our plans with Apple because we did not want to make
this substantial investment of time and money blindly.
Writing is a profession, and like most careers,
a substantial investment of time and money is required to be successful.
Unlike the traditional publishing customs that take from 18 to 24 months, or some which require
some substantial investment of the author's money, a novel written in series on the Internet let writers control their content, track hits and read feedbacks.
Things such as vet bills and training require
a substantial investment of time and money, and you certainly can not expect that your children will just willing take care of all the needs of your dog.
An adorable puppy can tug at your heartstrings but, in the end, will require
a substantial investment of your time and money for a significant number of years.
Despite opposition from residents and environmentalists, including the Chair of the local Council and the Scottish Wildlife Trust, it was approved because the First Minister of Scotland said «In tough economic times,
substantial investment of this kind is at a premium.»
Entrepreneurship requires passion and
a substantial investment of resources.
All of them require
a substantial investment of time, which means you will have to start practicing for the 60 - to — 80 - hour - per - week law job you hope to get in 2016.
In all, 38 subsectors show
substantial investment of at least USD1bn over the year, the highest spread Appleby has recorded in recent years.
Although billing 1,750, 1,800 or 1,850 hours in one year reflect dedication, hard work and devotion to the firm, nevertheless, realization on only 40 percent of the hours billed adversely impacts on the bottom - line productivity of
the substantial investment of time made by the billing associate.
The work of race car drivers can be emotionally and physically difficult and demands
a substantial investment of money and time.
To do an honest job of gathering a good assortment of quotes from different companies, it required
a substantial investment of time and effort.
Creating your online profiles requires
a substantial investment of time and establishing your personal brand is an immeasurable commitment.
However, going to college requires
a substantial investment of time...
As therapy requires
a substantial investment of time and resources, many people question its absolute necessity long after they have begun to admit to themselves that a real, long - term issue is indeed present in their household.
Ultimately,
a substantial investment of new funds will be required for the significant expansion of early learning programs necessary to meet the growing needs of American families.
To show misappropriation, plaintiffs must typically show that they've made
a substantial investment of time, effort, and money in creating the thing that was misappropriated; that the defendant has appropriated the thing at little or no cost; and that the defendant's acts have injured the plaintiff, such as by taking profits.
Not exact matches
And, though he admitted he consults «smart people» including his advisor, Bel Air's Todd Morgan, before making a
substantial investment, «I'd say about 80 percent
of the time, I'm correct,» Kenny G said.
But the Accenture report suggests — and, I think smartly — that the biggest returns on
investment for healthcare AI are likely to come from areas where the density (and dollar value)
of deals isn't that
substantial right now.
Prior to founding Orcam, Mr. Roche ran a private
investment partnership in which he generated
substantial alpha (high risk adjusted returns) with no negative 12 month periods during one
of the most turbulent periods in stock market history.
The growing reality that there are limited
investment opportunities outside
of equities has fueled stronger inflows into equity markets in some regions and driven expectations
of an even more
substantial rotation.
Releasing a report responding to Ceres — a group made up
of institutional investors which has for years been pushing resource companies to disclose their carbon bubble risks — Exxon vice-president
of corporate strategic planning William Colton said, «All
of ExxonMobil's current hydrocarbon reserves will be needed, along with
substantial future industry
investments, to address global energy needs.»
To me, and obviously to a
substantial number
of U.S. businesses both big and small, it is clear that unless America cuts its high business tax rate it will struggle to maintain a competitive edge and remain attractive for
investment.
A friend
of mine who runs a social media marketing firm paid a brand consultant $ 5,000 — a
substantial investment for a small firm — for some advice about his company messaging.
Last month, the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), which represents more than 95 percent
of the U.S. refining sector, sent a letter to President Trump, in which it argued that refineries along the Gulf Coast have made
substantial investments to process heavy crude, particularly
of the Venezuelan variety.
«Although I don't subscribe to the view that the tax cuts pay for themselves,» he says, «there's considerable evidence to suggest that the increased
investment they produce will generate extra revenues to offset a
substantial share
of those lost to the tax cuts.»
«Prior to the privatisation
of Telstra, successive Australian governments had made
substantial investments in the public switched network, and were reluctant to develop or maintain a domestic satellite network,» he said.
You are now dealing with the executor
of Aunt Irma's estate, who may be 1) a greedy relative who sees the «gift» as an
investment for which the estate is entitled to a
substantial piece
of your business, 2) a local estate lawyer whose main purpose in life is to squeeze as many assets out
of the estate as possible so as to maximize their fees, or 3) someone even worse.
Second, there is a
substantial body
of economic evidence suggesting that taxation
of the return to savings can harm the prospects for economic growth,
investment and efficiency.
The embattled retailer warned investors could face «
substantial or total losses»
of their
investments.
But wildland fires are increasingly destructive and costly in terms
of lives and property, requiring
substantial investments in wildfire suppression.
A decade ago, residents
of northern European countries such as the Netherlands and Sweden were going online at a faster rate than in just about any other area in the world, thanks in part to
substantial investments in broadband infrastructure.
«The moves announced today are
substantial, although the market was already pricing in a
substantial good news flow,» Rob Aspin, head
of equity
investment strategy, Standard Chartered Bank said.
Unfortunately, the plan presented by his advisers, Peter Navarro and Wilbur Ross, suggests an approach based on tax credits for equity
investment and total private sector participation that will not cover the most important projects, not reach many
of the most important investors, and involve
substantial mis - targeting
of public resources.
As Chairman
of the private equity firm Stone Point Capital, Mr. Friedman brings
substantial experience in the financial services and
investment management industries to our Board.
These new counterparties were major investors
of cash in overnight markets and had capacity to facilitate the «draining»
of substantial reserve balances, if offered attractive term
investments with the Federal Reserve.
An
investment in the common shares
of any
of the eREITs involves
substantial risks.
Most
of these countries have become strong partners
of China in Europe and already received
substantial Chinese
investments or loans.
Appearing generally supportive
of the law's content, the
substantial revision requests, which pertain to a range
of issues beyond tax and foreign
investment, are the latest hurdle in Russia's long road to cryptocurrency regulation.
Investors include leading university endowments, financial institutions, funds
of funds and family offices, as well as a
substantial capital
investment from Shore's partners.
Of the 826 firms in CrunchBase that have substantial teams, women hold down 22 percent of the roles on the investment team at the associate, vice president and principal level
Of the 826 firms in CrunchBase that have
substantial teams, women hold down 22 percent
of the roles on the investment team at the associate, vice president and principal level
of the roles on the
investment team at the associate, vice president and principal levels.
While the terms
of trade have passed their peak, the
substantial investment in productive capacity
of the resource sector in recent years is expected to provide a large boost to the production and exports
of resources in coming years.
The top - level meetings in the Great Hall
of the People were followed by announcements
of substantial investments in the country by China.
Eashwar Krishnan, portfolio manager, Tybourne Capital, said, «We view CarDekho as a direct comparable to Autohome in China (another Tybourne
investment), and as the leader in the space, we expect CarDekho to capture a
substantial portion
of the auto classifieds market in India.»