Sentences with phrase «taking broad action»

Now, Germany is taking broad action on two fronts to balance the brain drain account.

Other schools are taking broader action.

Not exact matches

«When countries adopted the historic Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise, they also recognized that achieving that goal would take broad - based global climate action in all sectors, public and private,» she said.

Then I can take action quickly or filter the feedback back into our broader strategy.

According to The News & Observer, Wednesday's report «found a new culprit: the Academic Support Program for Student - Athletes... The report describes a fairly broad group of academic and athletic officials who knew about athletes getting better grades in classes that only required papers, yet taking little or no action.»

Shares of defense companies tend to outperform the broader market when the United States takes military action in the Middle East, history shows.

The background is not meant to distract from or excuse the horrific acts of her clients, but instead provide the jury the broad, sometimes generations - deep, context in which the actions took place.

The risk of an escalation in which there were a broad - based tariff across a range of Chinese goods followed by a response from Beijing that was commensurate with that would cause a hit to U.S. and Chinese growth, a rise in U.S. inflation and possibly prompt China to take domestic action to boost growth.

I think where reinforcement learning has some challenges is when the action - state you may take is incredibly broad and large.

The broader purpose of Ashcraft's study is to demonstrate by example the virtue of taking political and religious ideology out of the realm of abstract philosophical discussion and considering it «in relation to a socially defined audience whose members seek to obtain certain practical advantages through social action.

In the broadest behavioral sense, remembering is taking account in present action of past events (experience) within the individual in question; perceiving is taking account in present action of past events in the environment.

Several decisions and actions that were themselves spurred by broad social changes taking place at the time led to this deep polarization and partisan entrenchment.

Based on a high - level audit of all reports of sexual harassment or violence for three academic years from 2012 - 2013 through 2014 - 2015, Pepper found that the University's student conduct processes were wholly inadequate to consistently provide a prompt and equitable response under Title IX, that Baylor failed to consistently support complainants through the provision of interim measures, and that in some cases, the University failed to take action to identify and eliminate a potential hostile environment, prevent its recurrence, or address its effects for individual complainants or the broader campus community.

Our planet is deteriorating quickly, and it will take these sorts of personal actions along with broad legislative changes to save it.

Involving people from varied backgrounds will give you a broad range of knowledge and skill sets to help you take effective action.

It is our role to take the information we learn from them and share it not just with the broader scientific community but with the public through storytelling and personal connections that inspire action.

At the same time, he acknowledged that it was excessively broad, and invited Congress to visit the issue, repeal the previous one and pass a more specific, narrowly - defined Authorization related to the actions he was taking.

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

As some types of online activism allow people to take part quickly and easily, it opens the door for broader changes, shifting how regularly people take part in political actions.

The agreement covers the broad principle that more action needs to be taken in updating rules designed in the 1920s by the League of Nations.

In reversing McDonnell's conviction, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court found that instructions to the trial jury about what defines a public official's «official acts» were so broad that they could include almost any action an official might take while in office.

The Pretrial Justice Institute is instead pushing for broader bail reform — and an end to cash bail entirely, as has been done in places Washington, DC — employing mobile billboards asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take action and circulating a petition that has more than 30,000 signatures.

Indeed, the court said the definition of «official act» that jurors received at the Silver trial was way too broad, since it encompassed «any action taken or to be taken under color of official authority.»

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

This was an action the governor promised to take after a broader legislative effort was blocked earlier this year by Republicans in the state Senate.

In 1988 she imposed broad new restrictions on councils taking «political action».

«I'm glad to see now our party is going to take on these broad actions,» Monserrate said.

Agencies should better coordinate existing federal research efforts into pollinators, but some research will require new funding from Congress, the task force says; the scientific findings that emerge would feed into policy actions taken under the broader pollinator health initiative.

Given the wide range of reasons given for why ill health occurs, it is not surprising that people in the U.S. have a very broad view of the actions that could be taken to improve people's health.

We hope our method will enhance broader evaluations of atmospheric conditions, which could eventually prompt people to take actions that reduce their impact on the environment,» says Tsutomu Hiura.

Director / star Jiang Wen has crafted a modern take on the wild Hong Kong action films of the eighties heyday, with all the energy, dotty humor, broad performances, and mad plot twists, and drops himself in the center as the eye of calm at the center of the chaos.

Just pointing out that at least two action sequences (set pieces, if we don't wan na call them «action» outright) take place in broad daylight.

The rest of the bonus material is focused on the behind - the - scenes experience, with «The Making of Incredible» taking a broader approach to the production of the movie, and «Anatomy of a Hulk - Out» offering a more detailed look at the filming of the three Hulk - driven action sequences.

Most importantly, it takes seriously what it means to understand the relationship between how we learn and how we act as individual and social agents; that is, it is concerned with teaching students how not only to think but to come to grips with a sense of individual and social responsibility, and what it means to be responsible for one's actions as part of a broader attempt to be an engaged citizen who can expand and deepen the possibilities of democratic public life.

Our inclusive approach of engaging a broad coalition of partners makes it possible for diverse, critical stakeholders to take action.

Many district leaders fall at one extreme or other, either hiding behind rules and regulations and eschewing strong actions, or taking strong actions but failing to explain how these stem from a broader strategy.

Educators must both become knowledgeable about issues related to poverty in the broader society and take action where they can have the most influence — in their own schools and school systems.

It includes a broad range of actions states can take to strengthen leadership preparation that align with state actions from previous CCSSO reports, including Promises to Keep: Transforming Educator Preparation to Serve a Diverse Range of Learners and Our Responsibility, Our Promise: Transforming Educator Preparation and Entry to the Profession.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Mind Trust released a report today issuing a national call to action for more innovation in U.S. charter schools and recommending steps various charter sector stakeholders could take to foster more creative and innovative thinking to make the charter school sector better, broader and bigger.

«Given the lack of broad - based stakeholder input into the waiver, the unrealistic timelines for implementing the teacher evaluation system under the waiver, the lack of research - based support for evaluating teachers based on student performance on state tests, and the dearth of vetted alternative measures of student learning available to use for teachers other than those teaching grades 5 - 9 reading and math, we recommend the Legislature delay taking action to implement the waiver's teacher evaluation system requirements, and urge the commissioner to continue to negotiate for more flexibility in the waiver regarding the teacher evaluation requirements, as well as to seek an extension from USDE regarding the timeline under which to implement the new system,» Eaton testified.

And yet, even as representatives fail to take action even on issues that have broad support, voting - aged Americans continue to send them back to Congress at rates as high as 90 %.

Within each of the broad categories are specific actions chiefs can take to advance equitable outcomes, guide conversations, and think more holistically to improve equity at scale in their states.

The report issues a national call to action for more innovation in U.S. charter schools and recommends the steps that various stakeholders in the charter sector could take to make the sector better, broader and bigger.

Each constitutes an «Action Plan» for North Carolina, because the suggestions go beyond statements of principle or broad policy prescriptions to specific steps that school systems and partner organizations can take, immediately, to help expand educational opportunity.

Providing legal counsel in litigation involving actions taken by the Secretary or employees of the Office of the Secretary, in litigation relating to more than one operating administration, and in litigation raising issues of broad or significant impact on transportation policy or the Department;

We hope that by sharing our story with a broader audience, even more people will be inspired to consider their goals and dreams and take action toward achieving them.

Taken together, these actions should maintain downward pressure on longer - term interest rates, support mortgage markets, and help to make broader financial conditions more accommodative, which in turn should promote a stronger economic recovery and help to ensure that inflation, over time, is at the rate most consistent with the Committee's dual mandate.

This horrifying loophole will remain open unless Parliament takes action to create a broader definition of bestiality under the Criminal Code of Canada.

In early 2013, LifeLine took action in order to have an even broader impact on Atlanta's homeless pet population.

If you are a retailer, petitions at your registers are an easy way to add volume to your message, and when you submit them to your representative in batches, they allow you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to reach a broad audience when you decide to take action.