Sentences with phrase «achieving changes in standards»

But achieving changes in standards and outcomes requires understanding how they are affected by policies, employee contracts, and regulations.

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But the prescription offered by the Taylor rule changes significantly if one instead assumes, as I do, that appreciable slack still remains in the labor market, and that the economy's equilibrium real federal funds rate — that is, the real rate consistent with the economy achieving maximum employment and price stability over the medium term — is currently quite low by historical standards.

North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) NCREL's mission is to «strengthen and support schools and communities in systemic change so that all students achieve standards of educational excellence,»... «to help teachers teach better, students learn better, administrators provide better leadership, and policy makers make better policy.»

The standards do not expect Algebra I to be taught in grade 8, «reversing the most significant change in mathematics education in America in the last decade,» and contrary to the practice of the highest - achieving nations.

Teachers and their supervisors should be able to describe in detail the changes in instruction required to achieve the new standards.

Thirty - two percent of Virginia students in grade eight met or surpassed the proficiency standard, which was not a statistically significant change from 2007, when 34 percent achieved at or above the proficient level.

In one large, high - performing suburban district (i.e., 90 % or more of students in most schools achieving at or above state proficiency standards), district leaders noticed demographic changes occurring in several elementary schoolIn one large, high - performing suburban district (i.e., 90 % or more of students in most schools achieving at or above state proficiency standards), district leaders noticed demographic changes occurring in several elementary schoolin most schools achieving at or above state proficiency standards), district leaders noticed demographic changes occurring in several elementary schoolin several elementary schools.

Helping students achieve career readiness does not require a significant change in standards nor a totally new curriculum.

An application for a re-mark is considered «successful» if it results in a change in a pupil achieving the expected standard, or a change of three or more marks.

NJ EXCEL's philosophy is grounded in the need to prepare visionary school leaders as agents of change and improvement in an era of transitional school reform, and as instructional leaders who guide & support schools, programs, and teaching that enable all students to achieve state academic standards.

The Efficacy Institute approach is built on three elements: building consensus on clear targets for academic proficiency; building belief among teachers, parents, and children themselves that proficiency standards can be achieved; and then building a continuous stream of feedback from student assessments to drive changes in curriculum and instructional strategy.

It is changing how middle school students learn and meet high standards for college and career - readiness by implementing instructional strategies that help all students learn and achieve, in every subject and every classroom.

The 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid features lightweight wheels in your choice of standard 16 - inch or sporty 17 - inchers, as well as the EcoMinder LCD panel with graphics and lighting that change to show when the car is achieving maximum fuel economy.

DECC has used its calculator to show that business - as - usual increases in living standards can be achieved at the same time as successfully tackling climate change.

Right now, little changes in reporting standards and protocols could go a long way to achieving this potential.

The Society strives to remain abreast of changes in the legal services marketplace that may impact the profession and consumers in Nova Scotia; be aware of the expectations of consumers of legal services; demonstrate commitment to educating and assisting lawyers in achieving the goals of competent and ethical practice; and adopt clear and transparent means for enforcing adherence to these standards.

Years of experience working with couples have shown that the depth of discussion needed to make significant change in a relationship is often difficult to achieve in the standard 50 - minute therapist hour.