Sentences with phrase «academic graduation standards»

Petrilli said these online programs are injecting vendors into the setting of academic graduation standards like never before.

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Board members are responsible for developing standards for high school graduation, school accreditation, teacher certification and continuing education for academic staff.

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.

Her litany of complaints about the academic results of Klein's «radical restructuring» is somewhat familiar — «inflating» test results and «taking shortcuts» to boost graduation — except for the charge that «the recalibration of the state scores revealed that the achievement gap among children of different races in New York City was virtually unchanged between 2002 and 2010, and the proportion of city students meeting state standards dropped dramatically, almost to the same point as in 2002.»

As a result, educators channeled increasing numbers of students into undemanding, nonacademic courses, while lowering standards in the academic courses that were required for graduation.

Ohio needs to resolve its long - term funding crisis, develop a more coherent system of preschool through higher education, adopt stronger academic standards and graduation requirements, create a better pool of teachers and principals, and ensure that all schools are held to the same accountability standards, the group says.

To investigate the claim that course requirements and basic - skills tests may dampen the efforts of high - ability students, I analyzed whether higher graduation standards did indeed encourage students to take more courses in the core academic areas.

The bill replaces AYP standards with a requirement for states to annually measure all students and individual subgroups by: (1) academic achievement as measured by state assessments; (2) for high schools, graduation rates; (3) for schools that are not high schools, a measure of student growth or another valid and reliable statewide indicator; (4) if applicable, progress in achieving English proficiency by English learners; and (5) at least one additional valid and reliable statewide indicator that allows for meaningful differentiation in school performance.

«Academic standards and state assessments are an important component of the state's effort to ensure that our students are prepared to pursue post-secondary degrees or careers after graduation.»

His vision, outlined in a speech to a Little Rock civic group earlier this month, calls for raising academic standards by requiring more rigorous course requirements for graduation, linking teacher pay raises to student performance, and restructuring the state's accountability system to include annual spring testing.

by Jack Jennings Dec 17, 2015 academic standards, apprenticeships, college degrees, graduation rate, job - related education, school reform, vocational education 0 Comments

Some of the foundation's other education efforts in the state include helping schools adopt the new national academic standards and supporting colleges to improve their graduation rates.

by Jack Jennings May 23, 2015 academic standards, accountability, Common State Standards, education research, federal education policy, federal funding, graduation rate

Superintendents acknowledge that federal and state standards and accountability systems have created a situation in which district and school personnel can not ignore evidence about students who are struggling or failing to meet mandated standards for academic performance, as reflected in test results and other indicators of student success (e.g., attendance, graduation rates).

by Jack Jennings May 23, 2015 academic standards, accountability, Common State Standards, education research, federal education policy, federal funding, graduation rate 0 Comments

by Jack Jennings Apr 5, 2015 academic standards, accountability, Common State Standards, education research, federal education policy, federal funding, graduation rate, NAEP, No Child Left Behind, private schools / vouchers, Race to the Top, school reform, teacher evaluations, testing 0 Comments

Each of the applications will be subject to peer review in the context of five priority areas: supporting effective teachers and principals; promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; supporting the implementation of high academic content standards and high - quality assessments; turning around low - performing schools; and improving graduation rates in rural schools.

by Jack Jennings Jun 12, 2015 academic standards, accountability, education research, federal education policy, federal funding, graduation rate, NAEP, No Child Left Behind, school reform, testing 0 Comments

by Jack Jennings Apr 4, 2015 academic standards, accountability, Common State Standards, education research, federal education policy, federal funding, graduation rate, NAEP, No Child Left Behind, private schools / vouchers, Race to the Top, school reform, teacher evaluations, teacher performance, teachers, testing 0 Comments

Finally, the Committee supports high school graduation requirements that ensure all students graduate with exposure to the full range of Kentucky's higher academic standards and with experiences that put them on a strong path toward success in college and careers.

To ensure college success, the academic standards at Phoenix schools are high: students must earn a C - or better to earn class credit, and students are required to receive a college acceptance letter prior to graduation.

The academic program meets district and state standards for graduation and all graduates will meet the A-G requirements for admission to the California university systems.

Others include high school graduation rates, and test scores — along with multi-year growth on those scores — of all students and subgroups, including English learners, on the state's academic standards.

Both competitions will fund projects across five priority areas: supporting effective teachers and principals; promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; helping implement rigorous academic content standards and high - quality assessments; turning around low - performing schools; and improving graduation rates in rural schools.

There are high academic standards and students meet state graduation requirements for a diploma.

Inaccurate data impact the statistics generated from ethnic and racial classifications, such as graduation and dropout rates, attendance rates and percentages of students meeting academic standards.

Considering that little more than half a decade ago the graduation rate in New York City, was barely 50 percent this is a remarkable achievement reflecting improved present academic performance and future standard of living for tens of thousands of students.

And with the majority of states now implementing more rigorous academic standards aiming to help more students graduate better prepared for life after high school, and with the nation watching to see if this shift indeed leads to improved outcomes, interest in the graduation rate is unlikely to subside any time soon.

Through this program, LEAs are creating opportunities for students to identify and pursue areas of personal academic interest — all while ensuring that each student masters critical areas identified in college - and career - ready standards or college - and career - ready high school graduation requirements.

4 Instead of turning in homework and taking tests and quizzes, students earn credit toward graduation by demonstrating to teachers that they have mastered academic standards during their day - to - day project work.

by Jack Jennings Apr 4, 2015 academic standards, accountability, Common State Standards, education research, federal education policy, federal funding, graduation rate, NAEP, No Child Left Behind, private schools / vouchers, Race to the Top, school reform, teacher evaluations, teacher performance, teachers, testing

They include middle schools that keep students on target for graduation from high school, school districts that know how to attract, retain, and develop strong principals, and accountability systems that show whether schools are helping students meet high academic standards.

by Jack Jennings Jun 12, 2015 academic standards, accountability, education research, federal education policy, federal funding, graduation rate, NAEP, No Child Left Behind, school reform, testing

by Jack Jennings Dec 17, 2015 academic standards, apprenticeships, college degrees, graduation rate, job - related education, school reform, vocational education

Plus, with our instructors holding you to high academic standards and developing your patient interaction skills, you will gain a competitive advantage in your job search upon graduation.