According to both Mr. Pataki and Mr. Giuliani, they are supporting Mr. Bush because of his tolerance, inclusiveness and record of helping minorities, particularly in strengthening schools in Texas.
The new slots would be devoted to meeting public needs in areas such as strengthening schools, improving health care for low-income communities, cleaning up parks and aiding efforts to boost energy efficiency.
The reforms focus on early childcare, supporting disadvantaged children, improving vocational education and building links with employers; other reforms are aimed at improving training and professional development for teachers, and strengthening school evaluation and assessment.
Given the remoteness of many settlements in Nepal, it is likely that reports of death and destruction will take days to be heard.Anticipating big earthquakes, foreign aid donors have provided funds and expertise in helping to prepare Kathmandu, for instance, by strengthening schools and hospitals.
Emanuel spoke to several of the issues that had galvanized Garcia's supporters, like strengthening schools, safety and job opportunities in the city and promised voters, "I hear you".
Particular emphasis is being placed on strengthening school and health facilities through community ownership and participation.
This will be achieved through strengthening school leadership, teacher training, provision of learning materials and supervision, monitoring and evaluation systems.
UNICEF supports DepED's works in strengthening school and local education governance by enriching the school-community planning process and its link with local government planning.
It includes social emotional learning through participatory teaching, making the school environmental friendly with sanitation and water facilities, as well as strengthening school management.
That is why we must do everything necessary to arm them with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their communities - and in this effort, strengthening schools and education systems is a crucial first step.
