Sentences with phrase «though changed practices»

Both of these are strong predictors of later outcomes and are something that we can directly impact though changed practices and interventions.

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«Even though the leaders of those companies right now seem to be true believers, they're one management change away from the scummy business practices that Kaplan and Kapella have adopted.»

And though a law forbidding women from working in stores was reversed five years ago, in practice, things are only now slowly starting to change in certain cities.

There is, of course, a very important distinction to be made between a permanent, but one - time, shift in the level of prices and a persistent increase in the rate of change of prices, though in practice it may be very difficult to tell the difference.

Even though the Company has not, to our knowledge, been implicated in any illegal activities, there remain serious questions as to how the appointment of just a single independent director will change and improve the Company's internal control system and its overall corporate governance practices.

Much of the time Mathews wrote as though changes in doctrinal formulations and group practice do not affect a deeper level of Christian identity.

Even though the farmers had already stopped using chemicals, many of them had to change and improve their practices to comply with organic standards.

Even though you can learn by trial and error how to do most skills, like diaper changing, practicing on a baby doll beforehand at class is less frustrating.

Because of the particular situation, I don't know that it is totally about life being «easier» with his bmom but more the sudden change from not being in his life to being in his life and possibly going from thinking «she doesn't care» to «she does care» (because even though we as adults can understand why she might not have made contact in theory, it is different in practice).

Interestingly though, being trained observers and people who change practice based on evidence, doctors learned from their mistakes and changed how we manage labor and delivery.

Even though Nestlé sometimes appears to be an unmovable object, the boycott does force changes in its policies and practices as explained below.

Though they haven't said so explicitly, it's likely that growing consumer concern over pink slime led to their change in practice.

There is the obvious stuff of course; keeping all the parts of our breast pump (for those who use one) sterile and stored in a clean place and changing the breastfeeding pillow cover regularly is fairly standard practice (though I do admit to letting that task slide when nursing my second kid).

Though well - meaning donors often give formula in camps for refugees and displaced persons, health campaigners are working to change this practice, too, noting that even if women are malnourished, their breast milk is probably healthier than formula, and that breastfeeding promotes bonding and a sense of security vital for women and children facing upheaval.

She explained that McDonald's has changed its advertising practices and no longer promotes soda as a choice for its kids» meals, though it is still available.

On a uniform swing this level of support would still leave the Conservatives 9 seats short of an overall majority, though in practice it is likely that such a reverse in the positions of the parties would be accompanied by changes in the pattern of tactical voting, meaning that the Conservatives might well get an overall majority.

Even though the effect may in practice be less due to changing conditions, Blocken hopes that his findings will convince the UCI, the international cycling union, to change the rules for following team cars.

Though irrigation is one of the major human practices that alters the Earth, it is not often accounted for in current climate models or climate change projections.

Fortunately though, you've got tools in your arsenal for balancing this hormone: supplementation (more on that in a moment), practicing good sleep hygiene, and positive dietary changes.

A change can be seen also in the west though: You can even find exclusive yoga classes for men, who don't feel comfortable being the only guy in a class, or enjoy a practice especially designed for their bodies» needs.

They have been very understanding in my dietary changes, though they don't practice similarly... yet!

Even though it has not been that long since I started my journey, I want to share with you the changes that I am already seeing after practicing yoga and meditation.

In practice, though, what teacher evaluation has mostly meant is a lot of time and expense, a big hassle for teachers and principals, trivial change in how teachers are actually rated, and a raft of energy - sucking paperwork burdens.

That practice - run far exceeds the city's one - unit mandate, and he said they hoped it would leave students better prepared for high school, where the curriculum expectations are also changing, though more slowly.

This group should focus less on assessment tools themselves, such as how to do good portfolios or design a performance event (though references to such materials are quite welcome), and more on successful strategies for changing assessment practices and systems.

Even though the Common Core was meant largely to improve the college readiness of high school graduates, the report says, «Many of those within higher education were not involved in developing or endorsing the Common Core standards and assessments, and have not considered how they might change their own practices to align with this K — 12 initiative.

Many of the districts continue to collect union dues from employees with contracts, though some negotiated changes to end that practice.

We achieved this sign - on rate even though all participating LEAs will have to implement a bold set of policy and practice changes, including using student growth as one of multiple measures in evaluating and compensating teachers and leaders; denying tenure to teachers who are deemed ineffective as gauged partly by student growth; relinquishing control over their persistently lowest - achieving schools; increasing the number of students who are taught by effective teachers; and, in many cases, opening their doors to more charter schools.

Though reformers premise their arguments on the belief that more money is not the answer (hence the need for policy changes), in practice, increasing spending is a political necessity.

Though reformers premise their arguments on the belief that more money is not the answer (hence the need for policy changes), in practice, increasing spending is a...

Though some districts are beginning to change their models, much professional learning still comes in the form of one - time workshops.6 Too often, such short - term professional learning opportunities do not allow for time to practice and ongoing feedback.

Though they vary widely in policy and practice, experience in the Achievement School District, the Recovery School District, and other statewide turnaround districts points to the central importance of both a sufficient and sustainable talent pipeline and clear, honest communication with students, parents, and communities affected by the changes.

All in, Honda's changes for the fifth generation CR - V look to elevate the crossover in nearly every aspect while keeping it accessible from both a drivability and financial standpoint, though whether or not the larger dimensions of the vehicle give it a «just right» size as Honda sees it or make the CR - V slightly more cumbersome in practice is something of a subjective call on a per - case basis, as the move seems to buck the current industry trend of reduction rather than expansion.

This has mostly been trumped by me going directly to Overdrive apps on my various devices, though, and right now I'm really not seeing any reason to change that practice.

Even though I am a dog and horse lover, I admit that becoming a cat - friendly practice is one of the best changes my clinic has made in the 22 years I have worked there.

Though our location has changed, the location does not make the practice, it is our doctors, technicians, staff and most importantly our clients.

Updating your website is about more than just keeping a fresh appearance, though: updated content, new photos and other changes to your website can help boost your search engine rankings and help you overhaul your practice's marketing plan.

Dr. Garner maintains this specialty even though the certification process has now changed so that veterinarians can now become specialized in Avian practice by just taking the Avian exam and can become Feline specialists by just taking the cat portion of the exam and so on.

Though labels like Abstract Expressionism, Pop, modernism, and postmodernism serve as historical markers, providing a way of accounting for the broad range of artistic practices of the past century, the history of art is constantly changing with the influx of new ideas and scholarship.

Though he is politically progressive — his 1965 series of four panels, The Confederacy, refers to sites of violence towards African Americans in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana — he also references his mother's Christian Science practice, changing the slogan «God is love» to «LOVE IS GOD.»

One thing is for certain, though: these turtles are critically endangered, no thanks to climate change, habitat loss, illegal poaching and ending up as bycatch from destructive fishing practices.

Though it can not be denied that these are real trends, Morita suspects that these are artifacts due to changes in observing practice.

Though other human activities, like changes in land use and forest management practices, can also increase wildfire risk, the evidence increasingly points to an upward nudge from climate change too.

To be sure, the planet needs to shift away from fossil fuels which exacerbate climate change, though in practice some bio-fuels fail to measure up.

Meanwhile, there's been no change to the status quo, even though you're not actually satisfied that you're meeting your practice goals.

Though many seniors voluntarily limit their driving or change their driving practices when they notice warning signs of impaired mobility, others may be reluctant to give up driving completely, potentially putting themselves and others on the road in danger.

Even though it seems that specialization and complexity are the current trends in law practices, this might not be the career path for some lawyers just starting out or looking to make a change.

Though ABA President William C. Hubbard does not mention ethics rule changes in the commission's primary task of identifying the most innovative practices being used in the U.S. to deliver legal services, some of those practices have been questioned as possible ethical breaches.

Quite simply if there is no obvious need for change then searching for best practices outside or inside is counter productive — though it is all the rage for folks who profit as tour guides.

Past practices will change, though, as the vendors are increasingly just pulling from posted copies; unless a court rules against such a practice it will only accelerate.