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But when I asked these Jesuits what they learned from Bergoglio about being a good leader, the first memory they shared wasn't a memorable speech or policy initiative.

Learn how to identify district goals and translate them into a successful breakfast initiative and district policy.

Cuomo and Miner have had their political differences in the past, but Miner spokesman Alexander Marion said «as she does before supporting any policy initiative, the mayor wanted to learn more about all sides of the issue.»

Speakers at this event addressed the development of the adolescent brain, the diseases and learning difficulties that seem to correlate with adolescence, and the policy initiatives undertaken by the federal government in response.

Join us on October 8 at 2:00 EST for a one - hour live chat session where you'll learn how fellows impact science policy initiatives on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, and the judicial branch — and how you can apply your science and engineering background to transform your career.The entire hour will be devoted to answering your questions.

Join us on August 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a one - hour live chat session where you'll learn how fellows impact policy initiatives on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, and the judicial branch — and how you can apply your social science background to transform your career.

His research spans emerging technologies for learning, infusing technology into large - scale educational improvement initiatives, policy formulation and analysis, and leadership in educational innovation.

On Thursday, February 26, HGSE's Master Class welcomes Dan Levy, senior lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, faculty chair of the Kennedy School's SLATE (Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence) initiative, and co-chair of the HarvardX research committee.

Spring slate of HGSE Master Classes Announced On Thursday, February 26, 2015 HGSE will welcome Dan Levy, senior lecturer in Public Policy at HKS, faculty chair of the Kennedy School's SLATE (Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence) initiative, and co-chair of the HarvardX research committee.

Program: International Education Policy Major ED Duties: Adviser to the secretary on strategic communications and policy; primary liaison with the White House on agency activities; cochair of the Advisory Council on Dependents Education; partner of Michelle Obama on the Joining Forces project; and aide on communications and engagement planning around the president's early learning initiPolicy Major ED Duties: Adviser to the secretary on strategic communications and policy; primary liaison with the White House on agency activities; cochair of the Advisory Council on Dependents Education; partner of Michelle Obama on the Joining Forces project; and aide on communications and engagement planning around the president's early learning initipolicy; primary liaison with the White House on agency activities; cochair of the Advisory Council on Dependents Education; partner of Michelle Obama on the Joining Forces project; and aide on communications and engagement planning around the president's early learning initiative.

, a national initiative advancing state policies that create a high - quality learning environments, profiles 12 states that have introduced elements of such legislation so far.

On Thursday, February 26, 2015 HGSE will welcome Dan Levy, senior lecturer in Public Policy at HKS, faculty chair of the Kennedy School's SLATE (Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence) initiative, and co-chair of the HarvardX research committee.

«It was a data - driven policy initiative and we had to hope that the data would prove that we had learning gains.

Of course, education is not the only public policy area in which initiatives are inadequately evaluated, thereby providing little opportunity for learning.

While I've learned a great deal from courses at HGSE and HKS, A822 stands out because along with the learning, I feel I've also gained a different mindset in approaching novel policy initiatives in education.

Jimmy Casas, a high school principal from Bettendorf, Iowa, who attended the summit, predicts that meeting the #FutureReady challenge will require an expansion in «student - led initiatives that give students a voice in curriculum offerings, school policies, design of classroom and other learning spaces, lesson / unit design, student - led conferences and feedback on teacher effectiveness in the classroom.»

What is often missing from the national discussion about early learning is how, exactly, we are to enhance the capacity of the adults whose everyday work is to put initiatives and policies into action,» Jones said.

This effort will focus on convening, cultivating relationships, and communication, ultimately steering public policies and initiatives that significantly improve the quality of early learning environments as well as expand their reach.

Policies and initiatives at the national, regional and local levels support schools and teacher preparation programs in the effective implementation of technology for achieving curriculum and learning technology (ICT) standards.

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Policies and initiatives at the national, regional and local levels to support schools and teacher preparation programs in the effective implementation of technology for achieving curriculum and learning technology standards

Initiatives and policies that are favorable toward technology implementation — at the local, regional or national level — allow schools and teachers to develop the skills they need to apply technology in ways that address curriculum and learning standards.

Additionally, her work at HFRP has focused on building successful out - of - school - time initiatives and effective policies to support children's learning.

Digital Learning Strategies for Rural America offers profiles of policies and programs at work in 15 states across the country, including examples of state virtual schools, course access opportunities, blended learning models, district - led online learning initiatives, and regional partnLearning Strategies for Rural America offers profiles of policies and programs at work in 15 states across the country, including examples of state virtual schools, course access opportunities, blended learning models, district - led online learning initiatives, and regional partnlearning models, district - led online learning initiatives, and regional partnlearning initiatives, and regional partnerships.

High - stakes testing is a «failed policy initiative» that does not produce gains on other measures of student learning, researchers at Arizona State University in Tempe argue in a recent paper.

Prominent among the policy initiatives adopted by the California State Department of Education to support the framework was the California Learning Assessment System (CLAS).

Kinney regularly consults with high - level education officials and policymakers, leads the organization's national and state policy initiatives, and has testified before Congress on the future of learning.

From makerspaces and outdoor learning to restorative justice practices and instructional rounds, school leaders are charged with responding to today's realities — shifting demographics, technological advances, and new policies and initiatives — all in ways that keep students» well - rounded learning experiences at the center.

The confusion will continue until the Ontario Ministry of Education takes the initiative to formulate the kind of policy that the Royal Society's expert panel calls for, and truly leverage the school library learning commons for the benefit of Ontario's K - 12 students.

Beginning in 2015, the CZI merges investing, engineering, advocacy, policy and grants to form research initiatives concentrating on education and personalized learning.

The problem, though, is that policy makers, foundation officials, and pundits have strong incentives to deny that their favored initiatives have gone badly, and they rarely acknowledge and learn from those failures before moving on to the next reform.

Three hundred ten Fellows from 16 sites are participating in the ten - month professional development initiative in which diverse emerging and mid-level leaders learn together about education policy, leadership, and networking.

A new report from the Learning Policy Institute says new state initiatives to recruit and retain teachers will take three to five years to yield results.

To retain and support teachers, schools should: coordinate instructional practices and curriculum across classes; develop and consistently follow schoolwide policies to promote orderly and disciplined learning environments; offer school - based, socio - emotional and psychological support; and create and prioritize schoolwide initiatives for engaging parents.

With the goal of promoting sound policy development to advance student postsecondary success, this Pathways to College Network convening sought to map the array of college completion goals and initiatives and place student learning — particularly in regard to underserved students — at the center of the conversation.

This part of the policy emphasizes both programs and professional development focused on enhancing the use of technology within the teaching and learning process through initiatives like blended or personalized learning.

Learn more about our program research, policy and advocacy initiatives, our Bullying Prevention Unit, and how to incorporate bullying prevention and social - emotional learning into classrooms and communities.

It is the first research to be produced through Reimagining College Access (RCA), a national initiative of the Learning Policy Institute and EducationCounsel that brings together for the first time k - 12 and higher education policy and practice leaders (see list below) to recognize high - quality k — 12 performance assessment systems and enable higher education institutions to understand and recognize evidence from such systems (as they do with International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs, for exaPolicy Institute and EducationCounsel that brings together for the first time k - 12 and higher education policy and practice leaders (see list below) to recognize high - quality k — 12 performance assessment systems and enable higher education institutions to understand and recognize evidence from such systems (as they do with International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs, for exapolicy and practice leaders (see list below) to recognize high - quality k — 12 performance assessment systems and enable higher education institutions to understand and recognize evidence from such systems (as they do with International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs, for example).

Finally, Jacqueline Jones, deputy assistant secretary for policy and early learning, and Melody Musgrove, director of the Office of Special Education Programs, will meet with state and local officials in Charleston to discuss early learning initiatives in West Virginia.

Since joining CCRC / IEE in 1995, Hughes has led and conducted research on the transition from high school to college and careers, including projects addressing the national school - to - work initiative, employer involvement in high schools, work - based learning, career academies, secondary - postsecondary partnerships, and state policies that facilitate transitions and pathways.

In addition, any policy initiative needs to take into account these qualities of effective classrooms: safety, respect, student responsibility for learning, intellectual rigor, ongoing support, and concern for students» welfare.

A clear example that poses a significant threat to the opportunity to learn for children who are suffering most from the achievement gap is the President's call to launch» a national competition to improve our schools» as the lead policy frame for the coming year's education reform - modeled on the Race to the Top and the Innovation Fund initiatives.

Her responsibilities include overseeing the State Early Childhood Advisory Council which involves strategic planning and coordination of statewide 0 - 8 initiatives and policies that support young children's learning and development.

In 2003, North Carolina enacted the Innovative Education Initiatives Act of 2003 (updated in 2005), which allowed policy waivers regarding seat time requirements and limited age restrictions for younger students enrolling in institutions of higher education, thus leading to the creation of innovative high school models including Learn and Earn high schools.

The role is a paid position in which Fellows, in turn, share what they've learned with other teachers in their professional networks, contributing to a larger understanding of federal initiatives and gaining broader input into policy and programs designed to improve education at all levels.

That's why the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) is working on two related initiatives to expand the use of performance assessments in high schools and colleges:

States have implemented policies and initiatives supporting student college and career readiness by focusing on academic knowledge, social - emotional learning, and employability skills.

Developed as part of the association ‟ s Participatory Learning in Schools: Leadership & Policy initiative, the guide helps districts rethink their acceptable use policies.

Consider the influence of regulatory and policy expectations along with lessons learned from the Wallace initiative.