Sentences with phrase «academic engagement over»

«Turing the Tide offers recommendations to tackle both of these issues simultaneously by promoting the quality of academic engagement over the quantity of achievements in college admissions.»

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Since 2003, Challenge Success has partnered with over 150 middle and high schools to implement policies and practices that increase academic engagement and well - being for their students.

The foundation has awarded $ 1 million over two years to Ci3's Game Changer Chicago Design Lab (GCC Design Lab) to advance its work developing game - based learning experiences that promote sexual and reproductive health, academic success, civic engagement, and overall well - being among urban youth.

Over the past year, we have established that increasing academic discourse also increases classroom engagement.

In response to a Harvard Graduate School of Education report centered around reforming the college admissions process, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Jeremiah Quinlan announced Wednesday that Yale would be making changes to next year's application to emphasize ethical conduct and authentic academic and extracurricular engagement over laundry lists of achievements.

For example, according to an American Humane Association study of over 1,200 teachers who received Pets in the Classroom grants, pets: enhance children's senses of empathy, nurturing and respect for life; support the development of strong social skills; promote better school attendance and academic engagement; reduce tension in the classroom; teach children responsibility and leadership skills; and improve confidence and self - esteem.

The curriculum vitae that Dr. Michaels submitted with his written testimony is lengthy, listing over one hundred publications and speaking engagements before audiences ranging from the United States Congress to academic institutions to local Rotary Clubs and high school students.