Sentences with phrase «academic achievement gains»

As an elementary and a secondary principal, his schools averaged over 500 % of the required stated academic achievement gains as measured by the state Academic Performance Index.

Smith said he takes the most pride in academic achievement gains over the past four years.

The funds may be used for school support and for the state to recognize academic achievement gains made by LEAs.

A growing body of research by education policy experts and economists, including Nobel Prize winner James Heckman, demonstrates that it produces large academic achievement gains and cuts educational costs in the long run.

Holding teachers accountable for students» academic achievement gains is not inconsistent with students» accomplishing other things in school.

Houston was recognized for its students» academic achievement gains, its ability to increase the district graduation rate faster than any other urban district in the running for the prize, and its progress in narrowing the achievement gaps for low - income and Hispanic students and improving students» college - readiness, among other achievements.