Sentences with phrase «partnership small learning community»

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Small schools can also help boost graduation rates among these underserved students by providing them with a new version of the three Rs - rigorous academic coursework, meaningful relationships with instructors who can help them meet high standards, and relevant learning opportunities through internships, community partnerships, and real - world tasks.

Typically serving between 150 and 200 students from grades 9 or 10 through grade 12, Career Academies are organized as small learning communities, combine academic and technical curricula around a career theme, and establish partnerships with local employers to provide work - based learning opportunities.

At Anna Yates, she led the school to significant achievement gains and improvements in the educational experience of students through community partnerships, parent outreach, and smaller learning communities.

A few examples of responsibilities include middle and high school reform, smaller learning communities, continuation high schools, court and community schools, independent study, Partnership Academies, Regional Occupational Centers and Programs, gender equity compliance, business and industry partnerships, and oversight of state and federal programs totaling over $ 1 billion in annual revenues.

Through small learning communities, college - preparatory curriculum and strong partnerships with local employers, career academies offer work - based learning opportunities and rigorous pathways to postsecondary education and careers.

Areas of specialty: Career exploration, interdisciplinary / thematic curriculum, seminars and workshops that change every five weeks, small learning community, service learning, business partnerships and internships