Sentences with phrase «support of state»

An effort by opponents to stop a proposed Ohio wind farm, which includes a legally questionable maneuver to prevent property owners from granting variances, has the support of the state legislature's most outspoken critic of renewable energy.

In light of the growing support of state legislatures for industrial hemp, it is timely and essential that the federal government remove barriers to its cultivation and production.»

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First, according to the ISO's CEO Steve Berberich, «We've been working on — and will continue to work on — our support of the state's ambitious energy and environmental goal of 33 percent renewables.»

Thanks to the help of our dedicated advocates and the support of state legislators, 2009 was another historic year for animals in state lawmaking.

«Perhaps most importantly, every one of the districts in Delaware and Tennessee is committed to implementing the reforms in Race to the Top, and they have the support of the state leaders as well as their unions,» he said.

Just as Connecticut's public school teachers need and deserve the support of the state's students and parents...

It is not getting state funding, but the initiative has the support of the state Department of Education, and marks a key development in the evolution of charter schools in the state.

(2) Leadership authority, which works through the backing and support of state, district and school leaders, and (3) Practitioner authority, which is the belief and buy - in by teachers who are using the new standards in the classroom.

Accordingly, states should measure data about school safety; relationships between students, teachers, and peers; classroom cooperation and collaboration; and school environment and engagement to drive interventions in support of the state's vision.

According to campaign finance reports filed by with the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission by Charters Care, the bulk of the PAC's money has been spent in support of State Senator Steve Cassano (D - Manchester) and State Representatives Charlie Stallworth (D - Bridgeport); Terry Adams (D - Stamford) and Andre Bumgardner (R - Groton / New London).

After funding for Steve Perry's proposed Bridgeport charter school, along with money for seven others charter schools, won the full support of the State Board of Education, Melodie Peters, the President of the Connecticut Federation of Teachers, submitted a hard - hitting commentary piece to the CT Mirror entitled, «Plan for more charter schools flawed in many ways.»

In addition to recruiting and training teachers for charter and urban school districts, Teach for America — Connecticut Chapter has been working behind the scenes on Malloy's plan and in support of the state's efforts to take over the Bridgeport and Windham school systems.

The Florida Education Association, the largest teachers» union in the state, is challenging the program in court, with the support of the state chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

That Indianapolis - based nonprofit organization, named after school choice advocate Milton Friedman, filed a «friend of the court» brief in support of the state's efforts to protect SB302.

We have worked with the Iowa Department of Education to build a statewide professional development system for working with school and district administrators in support of the state's Teacher Leadership & Compensation initiative.

Ritz not only had the financial and organizational support of the state's teachers unions, but she had the support of thousands of Indiana teachers who felt targeted by Bennett's policies.

The new law (E2SSB 6696 - Regarding Education Reform (2010)-RRB-, enacted in support of the state's efforts to participate in Race to the Top, requires Washington's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to partner with the Washington Education Association, Washington Association of School Administrators, the Association of Washington School Principals, and the Washington State Parent Teacher Association to design a process for improving the state's principal and teacher evaluation systems.

The percent of those surveyed who rated the support of state education officials and legislators as weak increased from 24 to 29 percent.

Statewide poll results also show growth in awareness and support of state's charters.

Clearly, Superintendent Gordon's comment that ``... it wouldn't be fair to test students on skills they haven't been taught» was in support of the state's decision to not publish student scores from this year's field test.

Clearly, Superintendent Gordon's comment that ``... it wouldn't be fair to test students on skills they haven't been taught» was in support of the state's decision to not publish student scores from... Read More

Over time, the department intends to act on its research findings to support all of the state's 67,000 teachers to experience personalized professional learning.

Legislation passed in January in support of the state's race application called for schools to be identified but no date certain for restructuring was included.

The most recent report is U.S. Teachers» Support of Their State Standards and Assessments: Findings from the American Teacher Panel.

The initiative has the support of state Sen. Steve Litzow, R - Mercer Island, and Rep. Eric Pettigrew, D - Seattle, among other lawmakers.

«On one hand, the federal government is saying, «Be bold,» which implies significant challenge to the status quo, which then tends to be disruptive and generate resistance,» said S. Paul Reville, the education secretary in Massachusetts, where the American Federation of Teachers affiliate has revoked its support of the state's second - round application over teacher issues.

But Ritz countered Bennett's air attack with a strong ground game, drawing on the organizational assistance and financial support of the state's teachers unions.

Yet such a decision would bring the most persistent and pervasive aspect of that conflict nearer to a close; it is no wonder, then, that the National Education Association has filed an amicus brief in support of the state.

If these initiatives fail to advance student achievement, social equity, and education productivity, and if they lose the support of a state's electorate, they will be abandoned, and the state will return to the federal fold.

Only about a dozen students, including my child, attended the school without the support of a state - funded voucher.

His forthright support of state graduation standards, at a time when other superintendents were praying for a reprieve, was critical to the success of the Massachusetts education - reform efforts.

With the support of his state department of education and board of education, then governor Phil Bredesen led a concerted, highly publicized effort to revamp the state standards.

A school missing the 95 percent participation threshold would be flagged by the state, and the school would have to take correction action with the support of the state education department.

The PAC raised $ 3.5 million in 2010 and judiciously spent about $ 600,000 in support of state lawmakers running for office who would help forge the bipartisan consensus that led to the passage of the legislation.

State perinatal quality collaboratives are now being established in most states with the support of state departments of health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Maternal Child Health Bureau.

Argyris will study at Aristotle University and we will all help him to complete his studies and realise his dream with the support of the state.»

But lawmakers and advocates continued to work on the proposal after the legislative session was over and earlier this year, they secured the support of the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Wilson has the support of both state GOP Chairman Ed Cox and state Conservative Chairman Mike Long, but he's not the only Republican seeking his party's nod to challenge Democratic state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli this fall.

With the support of the state Legislature, Cuomo created the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) as a way for regions to «compete for» and create innovative and job producing projects.

An independent monitor is greatly needed, and I join my colleagues in support of State Senator Jeff Klein's efforts create an independent monitor and bring greater accountability to NYCHA,» said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr..

Rev. Floyd Flake (r.) speaks during a rally at the Guy R. Brewer Democratic Club Tuesday evening, held in support of state Sen. Malcolm Smith.

A Democrat - turned Republican, Levy has the support of state Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox.

In remarks that could easily be transformed into a campaign ad, GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt praised Cuomo for his support of the state's high technology sector and for working to bring a new, business - friendly attitude to state government.

De Blasio said that the support of «the entire spectrum of the labor movement» for his initiative would help him secure the support of state lawmakers, who must approve city tax increases.

Also set to be discussed at Wednesday's Rule Committee meeting, a resolution in support of state legislation to require forfeiture of pension monies for any lawmaker convicted of a felony pertaining to his or her work as an elected official.

Hoffman, who has lost ground among fellow Republicans since his unsuccessful attempt at retaining the NY - 23 seat for the party in a special election last fall that drew national attention, has retained the support of the state Conservative Party.

In a statement, Madden said with the support of the state, Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers, Troy has demonstrated its «commitment to investing in the invisible system of pipes beneath our feet for the long - term health and benefit of our residents and surrounding communities.»

Mr. Cuomo's office simultaneously credited the governor with establishing stronger tenant protections in 2011, including a new unit that allowed 40,000 deregulated units to re-enter rent control — but also suggested it was outside the governor's power to unilaterally change the state laws without the support of the State Senate and Assembly.