Sentences with phrase «used at the public schools»

The most important point to make here is that most of this new scholarship money is likely to be used at the public schools that nine out of ten students now attend.
Their students then become eligible to receive vouchers, called opportunity scholarships, which they can use at another public school or at a private school.

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With 80 % of the world's farmable land already in use, Dickson Despommier, an ecologist at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, says that in 50 years we would need «another Brazil - sized landmass» to feed the three billion people expected to be added to the global population.
«Our findings suggest that frequent e-cigarette use may play an important role in cessation or relapse prevention for some smokers,» Daniel Giovenco, an assistant professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the lead study author, said in a statement.
«It used to be that Silicon Valley had the attitude that Washington was inconvenient,» Vivek Wadhwa, an entrepreneur and researcher of public policy at Stanford Law School, says, but over the last few years Silicon Valley has reached a turning point, and that perspective has changed drastically.
Her reputation as a conciliator was part of her appeal during the 2013 leadership contest, a skill she's used to make peace with public school teachers angry over wage - freeze legislation and appointing herself agriculture minister to mend fences with communities upset over decisions to cancel the slots - at - racetracks program and the installation of industrial wind turbines.
«It makes sense to spin off the mobile - phone business using a public offering that would leave SoftBank in control and provide SoftBank with more cash to pursue its strategy of investing in companies with potentially high growth prospects,» Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
But after a Bushmaster rifle was used in 2012 to kill 26 people, most of them young children, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., public anger at Remington drove some investors to try to divest from the company.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approved expanded use of 529 plans to include tax - free distributions (after December 31, 2017) of up to $ 10,000 per year per student to pay for tuition at elementary or secondary public, private, or religious schools.
While this addition was completely donor funded, as provincial money can't be used for capital projects at private schools, it's a strong reminder of the luxuries that Albertans help subsidize — and the amount of money that could be directed towards public education.
At the event, which was hosted by the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law in New Haven, Powell highlighted three specific areas where blockchain technology is affecting change in regard to the Federal Reserve's «broad public policy objectives»: the creation of real - time payment systems, use of blockchain technology for clearing and settlement services, and the issuance of digital currencies by central banks.
Tell me, if the school charged the actual market value for the use of this space and the use of equipment, etc. and if that market value actually reflected the cost to the public, then the issue might become clearer to you because these religious people would scream at having to pay full price and the cost of any damages they may inflict upon the public property they are using illegally.
Given the common association of the word «indoctrinate» with totalitarian methods, there might be at least a «slight suspicion» that Justice Stevens did not use the term in its neutral sense, especially since he nowhere refers to public school indoctrination.
What is less clear to me is why complementarians like Keller insist that that 1 Timothy 2:12 is a part of biblical womanhood, but Acts 2 is not; why the presence of twelve male disciples implies restrictions on female leadership, but the presence of the apostle Junia is inconsequential; why the Greco - Roman household codes represent God's ideal familial structure for husbands and wives, but not for slaves and masters; why the apostle Paul's instructions to Timothy about Ephesian women teaching in the church are universally applicable, but his instructions to Corinthian women regarding head coverings are culturally conditioned (even though Paul uses the same line of argumentation — appealing the creation narrative — to support both); why the poetry of Proverbs 31 is often applied prescriptively and other poetry is not; why Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob represent the supremecy of male leadership while Deborah and Huldah and Miriam are mere exceptions to the rule; why «wives submit to your husbands» carries more weight than «submit one to another»; why the laws of the Old Testament are treated as irrelevant in one moment, but important enough to display in public courthouses and schools the next; why a feminist reading of the text represents a capitulation to culture but a reading that turns an ancient Near Eastern text into an apologetic for the post-Industrial Revolution nuclear family is not; why the curse of Genesis 3 has the final word on gender relationships rather than the new creation that began at the resurrection.
No teacher should be or need be at a loss to deal intelligently and fairly with most religious issues that might arise in public schools in a pluralistic society, and every teacher can be and ought to be prepared to grasp the religious dimensions in any subject of study and to use sectarian differences to clarify issues and enrich the learning of all.
At the public charter school where she used to teach, she said, «I had a lot of students comment, «I can't really feel bad for this rich kid with a weekend free in New York City.»»
The modern concept was founded on the mission to help and inspire the surrounding community and has pledged to use proceeds from the Edmonton and Toronto locations» opening days to fund healthy eating programs at local public schools.
I / WE HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the CHICAGO SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB, INC. («CSSC») and its affiliates (CSSC and its affiliates are referred to collectively as the «CLUB»), the sufficiency of which consideration is expressly acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, insurers, assigns, attorneys, representatives, agents, beneficiaries, legatees, representatives, successors, assigns and any other persons who may make claims on my behalf (collectively the «RELEASORS») OR ALL SPORTS SERIES / PARK DISTRICT OF HIGHLAND PARK / WINDY CITY FIELD HOUSE / CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT / FITNESS FORMULA CLUBS (FFC — UNION STATION) / URBANA PARK DISTRICT / MADISON PARKS ORGANIZATION / ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL / LANSING PARKS / CITY OF BLOOMINGTON / UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS — LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL / CAMP OJIBWA / AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION facilities used by the participant, including its owners, managers, promoters, lessees of premises used to conduct the event or program, premises and event inspectors, underwriters, consultants and others who give recommendations, directions, or instructions to engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the CHICAGO SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB, INC. («CSSC») and its affiliates (CSSC and its affiliates are referred to collectively as the «CLUB»), the sufficiency of which consideration is expressly acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, insurers, assigns, attorneys, representatives, agents, beneficiaries, legatees, representatives, successors, assigns and any other persons who may make claims on my behalf (collectively the «RELEASORS») OR ALL SPORTS SERIES / PARK DISTRICT OF HIGHLAND PARK / WINDY CITY FIELD HOUSE / CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT / FITNESS FORMULA CLUBS (FFC — UNION STATION) / URBANA PARK DISTRICT / MADISON PARKS ORGANIZATION / ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL / LANSING PARKS / CITY OF BLOOMINGTON / UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS — LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL / CAMP OJIBWA / AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION facilities or events held at such facility and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employees, all for the purposes herein referred to as «Releasee»... FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, my / our personal representatives, assigns, executors, heirs and next to kin FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES AND ANY CLAIMS OR DEMANDS THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DEATH OF THE PARTICIPANT OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE EVENT (S) CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE OR OTHERWISE.
i know a lot of people who have regretted starting their kids in public school because it either makes it harder for them to get used to the idea of learning from mom or because they form attachments at school and don't want to be homeschooled.
Already, Shedd offers free admission to Chicago Park District youth groups and staffs, Illinois school teachers and K - 12 groups, active duty military personnel and first responders, and families with children using Kids Museum Passports available at Chicago Public Library branches.
Among the toilet training challenges that you might be dealing with is a child who, despite using the potty regularly at home and in public, refuses to use it at day care or school.
At 11 a.m., NYC Council Member Jessica Lappin, Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and NYCLU Director Donna Lieberman hold a press conference to speak out against a resolution that calls on Albany to allow religious groups to use New York City public school space for worship services; Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers St., Manhattan.
Email blasts from the two liberal organizations note that Avella used to be an outspoken opponent of charters — and co-location in particular — and yet voted «yes» on the Senate one - house budget that education advocates say pushes more of the controversial co-locations and hikes state aid to charters at the expense of traditional public schools.
At the same time, the measure requires public schools, government agencies and public colleges to have multiple - occupancy bathrooms, along with locker rooms, be designated to be used only by people of their «biological sex» — or what was stated on their birth certificate.
At a panel discussion at GWU's School of New Media and Public Affairs on Monday, Rospars described in particular the vital role of online video content, whose power the campaign recognized from the beginning — very early in the race, Obama's team already included a videographer and screenwriter / producer squad to shoot footage both for internal / documentary purposes and (more importantly) for use in public as a persuasive tooAt a panel discussion at GWU's School of New Media and Public Affairs on Monday, Rospars described in particular the vital role of online video content, whose power the campaign recognized from the beginning — very early in the race, Obama's team already included a videographer and screenwriter / producer squad to shoot footage both for internal / documentary purposes and (more importantly) for use in public as a persuasive tooat GWU's School of New Media and Public Affairs on Monday, Rospars described in particular the vital role of online video content, whose power the campaign recognized from the beginning — very early in the race, Obama's team already included a videographer and screenwriter / producer squad to shoot footage both for internal / documentary purposes and (more importantly) for use in public as a persuasivePublic Affairs on Monday, Rospars described in particular the vital role of online video content, whose power the campaign recognized from the beginning — very early in the race, Obama's team already included a videographer and screenwriter / producer squad to shoot footage both for internal / documentary purposes and (more importantly) for use in public as a persuasivepublic as a persuasive tool.
Through NY Parks 2020 Governor Cuomo launched Connect Kids to Parks program, which provides free day - use park entry to fourth - grade students and their families, grants to public schools for field trips to state parks and historic sites, and free learn - to - swim lessons throughout the summer at 27 parks.
New York City can do much more to address deep segregation in its public schools, such as using more magnet grants to attract a diverse group of parents to segregated schools or moving ahead with an admissions plan aimed at lowering segregation on the Lower East Side, according to a new report.
A former Plainview - Old Bethpage school board member, Cepeda, 56, says he would focus his legislative attention on revamping the assessment system, ensuring mixed - use development at the Nassau Hub and developing a stable and consistent budget line for public transit.
At 10 a.m., NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Lorelei Salas and Councilman Rafael Espinal, Jr. host a public hearing on predatory lending in the used car industry, CUNY School of Law, 2 Court Square, 3rd floor, community room 3/115 -116, Queens.
Humanists UK Director of Public Affairs and Policy Richy Thompson commented, «It is alarming to see that, as the Church of England continues to represent an ever smaller fraction of the public, its state schools are increasingly being used as tools for recruitment, at public exPublic Affairs and Policy Richy Thompson commented, «It is alarming to see that, as the Church of England continues to represent an ever smaller fraction of the public, its state schools are increasingly being used as tools for recruitment, at public expublic, its state schools are increasingly being used as tools for recruitment, at public expublic expense.
Robert Zimmerman, co-president of Zimmerman Edelson Inc., a public relations firm used by the school district, said the budget process is at such an early stage that any comments by district officials would be «speculative.»
The trailers were meant to be a short - term solution to address overcrowding at public schools, but more than a decade after they were placed around the city, thousands of students still use them.
The measure applies to the use of e-cigarettes, vaping pens and other electronic smoking devices at both public and private school grounds.
De Blasio also reversed Bloomberg - era policy that banned churches from using public schools for regular Sunday worship at nominal cost — something mostly taken advantage of by the right - wing Christian fundamentalist «church planting» movement.
Recent high - profile failures at Al - Madinah School and Kings Science Academy demonstrate the DfE and the EFA's oversight arrangements for free schools are not yet working effectively to ensure public money is used properly.
TAP can be used at both public and private schools.
Mr. de Blasio has pledged to charge rent to charter schools, and he has said he will deny, at least temporarily, future requests to use space inside public school buildings — a lifeline for many charter schools given the high costs of real estate in the city.
This program --- already in place at Johnsburg Central School, Schroon Lake Central School, and other area public schools)-- provides bags of food for income - eligible kids for weekend use.
Just last month, the Council, with an overwhelming majority and in partnership with the Mayor, passed a controversial bill that would use public funds to pay for security guards at private and religious schools.
At a recent Community Education Council meeting, Jamie Smarr, executive director of the DOE's Educational Construction Fund, reassured parents that the sale of the schools would be subject to public review under the Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP), which requires a vote by the City Council.
«There is probably no clearer example of how Mike Bloomberg uses his immense private wealth for public power in a fashion that is unprecedented not only at the city level but at the state and national levels, as well,» Douglas A. Muzzio, a professor at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College, said, referring to the Doepublic power in a fashion that is unprecedented not only at the city level but at the state and national levels, as well,» Douglas A. Muzzio, a professor at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College, said, referring to the DoePublic Affairs at Baruch College, said, referring to the Doe Fund.
Borough of Opportunity: Tackling poverty and the widening social divide by giving a «hand up» instead of a «hand out» by transforming our state schools, providing a housing ladder of opportunity with home ownership at its core and regenerating our most deprived areas by using the public sector to pump prime major investment by the private sector.
Parishes, cities, school districts, public facilities, and associations of public employees frequently use public funds to influence legislation and appropriations at the state and federal levels.
The majority of reproductive - age and pregnant women who use opioids for non-medical purposes also use at least one other substance, ranging from nicotine or alcohol to cocaine, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health analysis.
Tyler J. VanderWeele, PhD., of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, and coauthors looked at associations between religious service attendance and suicide from 1996 through June 2010 using data from the Nurses» Health Study.
Attanasio, an assistant professor of health policy and management at UMass Amherst's School of Public Health and Health Sciences, explains that a growing body of research at the individual level has shown that compared to women cared for by physicians, women considered at low - risk for complications in childbirth who receive care from midwives have good outcomes that include lower use of interventions such as cesarean delivery.
A recent study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital done in conjunction with researchers from Colorado School of Public Health at the University at Colorado and Temple University used data from a large, national sports injury surveillance system to determine the effect of state - level TBI laws on trends of new and recurrent concussions among US high school athSchool of Public Health at the University at Colorado and Temple University used data from a large, national sports injury surveillance system to determine the effect of state - level TBI laws on trends of new and recurrent concussions among US high school athschool athletes.
«We think we can use our molecular, rational design approaches to make a better flu vaccine for people who really need it,» says study leader Andrew Pekosz, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
«Regardless if cognitive impairments precede substance use or vice versa, poorer cognitive functioning negatively impacts daily life and may cause lack of insight into one's substance use as a source of problems, impeding treatment utilization or decreasing the likelihood of effective treatment,» said senior author Deborah Hasin, PhD, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health professor of Epidemiology and in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center.
«These findings are extremely encouraging and suggest that with sustained commitment to increase the number of people who use combination HIV prevention, it may be possible to achieve epidemic control and eventual elimination of HIV,» said David Serwadda, M.B.Ch.B., M.Med., M.P.H., co-founder of the Rakai Health Science Program and Professor at Makerere University School of Public Health in Kampala, Uganda.
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