Sentences with phrase «address equity in school»

The governor appreciates the hard work of the Kansas Legislature in passing a bill to address equity in school funding and asks the Court to review that legislation with appropriate deference.»

Recently, several prominent national education organizations (including the NEA, AERA, AFT, and NCTE) have called for addressing equity in schools and society, specifically recommending that we need to highlight the «systemic patterns of inequity — racism and educational injustice — that impacts our students,» and that educators and school leaders «receive the tools, training, and support they need to build curricula with substantive exploration of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.»

Given the public conversation about bias and injustice — especially recently — several prominent national education organizations including the NEA, AERA, NCTE and AFT have called for addressing equity in schools and society, specifically recommending that educators and school leaders «receive the tools, training, and support they need to build curricula with substantive exploration of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.»

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«It is not obviously the same as addressing the core inequality as created by the absence of a resolution in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity case, this is not a follow - through on that commitment by the state, but it does look like a substantial step forward for school aid,» Mr. de Blasio said.

As with the academies programme, free schools were initially meant to address issues of equity and inclusion, and create quality provision in poorer areas where it may not already exist.

The Alliance for Quality Education, a group that advocates for increased school funding, slammed the report for not addressing the question of student need or equity in New York.

Emphasizing opportunity for students and equity among schools, Richard Carranza on Tuesday addressed hundreds of New York City teachers in Manhattan, his first on - the - job remarks since starting as the city's new schools chancellor.

State legislators addressed members at the convention center just before the educators fanned out to lobby their local elected officials to call for an increase in school funding, more Teacher Centers, an end to the charter equity gap and further expansion of the Community Learning Schools initiative.

All participants are required to design action projects in which they identify an issue of equity in classrooms, schools, or the district and develop a research - based intervention to address it.

To that end, our keynote address, presented by Caroline Hill, who leads school creation and transformation at CityBridge Education and is founder of the DC Equity Lab, and Michelle Molitor, founder and CEO of Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education (FREE), focused on how we might reframe the conversation about personalized learning to bring equity to the forefront of school and classroom redEquity Lab, and Michelle Molitor, founder and CEO of Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education (FREE), focused on how we might reframe the conversation about personalized learning to bring equity to the forefront of school and classroom redEquity in Education (FREE), focused on how we might reframe the conversation about personalized learning to bring equity to the forefront of school and classroom redequity to the forefront of school and classroom redesign.

Faculty interests and experiences encompass ensuring equity of access to quality literacy instruction, especially in urban schools, addressing the opportunity gap, promoting effective data - driven school - wide literacy programs, and developing sustainable school - based professional development.

The three - pronged plan, which the Democratic governor hopes to place on the November 2000 ballot, addresses the stability, equity, and adequacy of school funding in the state through proposed constitutional amendments.

During the school year, residents take a typical load of reflective seminars and methods courses in addition to a few innovative yearlong courses that meet less frequently and address equity and achievement in the urban school context.

This Spotlight considers the digital divide in how teachers learn to use technology, how teachers are trained to address race and equity in the classroom, and the links between school climate and achievement gaps.

Lecturer in Literacies Education at the University of Southern Queensland, Stewart Riddle, told The Conversation the review has been little more than a political distraction from addressing serious concerns about equity in our schools.

«New approaches in education — including setting higher state standards, measuring students» progress, and requiring schools to improve — haven't fully addressed issues of equity for all students,» that report said.

NSBA looks forward to working with Congress and the Administration in addressing the flexibility states and local school districts need to ensure equity and excellence in public education; such as the development of innovative programs that address the unique needs of each school district and respective community, programmatic flexibility and compliance for rural districts, and recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers and leaders.

There is absolutely work to be done to ensure equity among district and charter schools in Oakland, which is why the 1Oakland Campaign is seeking to understand, discuss, and address disparities in enrollment and outcomes.

STEM education in Australia won't realise its full potential unless we address issues of resources, equity, teacher professional learning, the needs of students who speak English as an additional language and may have low literacy and numeracy skills, and ageing school facilities.

While addressing equity takes courage and persistence, states are being assisted in their efforts by the Council of Chief State School Officers.

The draft of the 2015 Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders has been amended to explicitly address school leaders» responsibilities in the areas of equity, ethics, and social juSchool Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for School Leaders has been amended to explicitly address school leaders» responsibilities in the areas of equity, ethics, and social juSchool Leaders has been amended to explicitly address school leaders» responsibilities in the areas of equity, ethics, and social juschool leaders» responsibilities in the areas of equity, ethics, and social justice.

The National Equity Project provides teams with expert, caring guidance and facilitation to collaboratively address the personal and technical challenges they face in their schools, districts, and communities.

In these roles, she leads and grows a national network of charter school attorneys known as «The Alliance of Public Charter School Attorneys»; provides technical assistance and training to charter school operators, authorizers, attorneys and advocates seeking to improve school - level civil rights policies and practices; addresses fiscal equity and labor issues confronting charter schools; provides litigation and strategic assistance to state partners considering litigation; and supports charter school advocates and operators seeking to improve their regulatory and authorizing environschool attorneys known as «The Alliance of Public Charter School Attorneys»; provides technical assistance and training to charter school operators, authorizers, attorneys and advocates seeking to improve school - level civil rights policies and practices; addresses fiscal equity and labor issues confronting charter schools; provides litigation and strategic assistance to state partners considering litigation; and supports charter school advocates and operators seeking to improve their regulatory and authorizing environSchool Attorneys»; provides technical assistance and training to charter school operators, authorizers, attorneys and advocates seeking to improve school - level civil rights policies and practices; addresses fiscal equity and labor issues confronting charter schools; provides litigation and strategic assistance to state partners considering litigation; and supports charter school advocates and operators seeking to improve their regulatory and authorizing environschool operators, authorizers, attorneys and advocates seeking to improve school - level civil rights policies and practices; addresses fiscal equity and labor issues confronting charter schools; provides litigation and strategic assistance to state partners considering litigation; and supports charter school advocates and operators seeking to improve their regulatory and authorizing environschool - level civil rights policies and practices; addresses fiscal equity and labor issues confronting charter schools; provides litigation and strategic assistance to state partners considering litigation; and supports charter school advocates and operators seeking to improve their regulatory and authorizing environschool advocates and operators seeking to improve their regulatory and authorizing environments.

The Education Department said it was addressing the issue by appointing a deputy chancellor in charge of equity and access and offering tutoring for students from low - income families studying for the exam for specialized high schools.

Superintendent Valeria S. Silva, leader of the Saint Paul Public School (SPPS) District, addresses the role of and need for racial equity in the educational setting.

The volume contains chapters by widely respected education researchers that address topics such as accountability, school choice, segregated schools, equity in school reform, and more.

As an Education Pioneer fellow, he developed a nutritional program to address food equity for charter school students in Washington Heights, New York City.

We customize our partnerships to provide evidence - based tools and services that address systemic issues of equity and access for culturally and linguistically diverse learners in schools and organizations.

ASCD invites you to participate in an educator - driven discussion on how school systems and communities can best meet the diverse needs of the modern learner, with a particular emphasis on addressing student equity, race, poverty, gender communities, mental health, language, and technology.

Recent developments have galvanized people anew to address the racial achievement gap, from a jarring 2013 report called» Race to Equity» that showed the gulf in quality of life between whites and blacks is wider here than nationally, to the current «Black Lives Matter» movement, which has called out racial inequities in numerous public institutions, including schools.

In light of this historic milestone, NSBA will continue to work with Congress and the Administration in addressing the flexibility states and local school districts need to ensure equity and excellence in public education; such as the development of innovative programs that address the unique needs of each school district and respective community, programmatic flexibility for school districts, and recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers and leaderIn light of this historic milestone, NSBA will continue to work with Congress and the Administration in addressing the flexibility states and local school districts need to ensure equity and excellence in public education; such as the development of innovative programs that address the unique needs of each school district and respective community, programmatic flexibility for school districts, and recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers and leaderin addressing the flexibility states and local school districts need to ensure equity and excellence in public education; such as the development of innovative programs that address the unique needs of each school district and respective community, programmatic flexibility for school districts, and recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers and leaderin public education; such as the development of innovative programs that address the unique needs of each school district and respective community, programmatic flexibility for school districts, and recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers and leaders.

We also offer special initiatives to address top issues of the times, such as our current focus on school safety and preserving the sanctity of the classroom, and programming to assist members in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as the AACTE Holmes Program and the networked improvement community investigating effective strategies to recruit and retain Black, Hispanic, and Latino men in the teaching profession.

Equity is about fairness in schools, equality of access in learning, recognizing inequalities throughout education and taking steps to address them.

Report on Middle School Feeder Patterns: This report looks at new efforts in student assignment to address parent and community concerns around equity and proximity in middle schools.

* Assure a stronger focus on equity by (a) asking states not just about the amount of funding in education, but also about the fairness of its distribution to high - and low - poverty and high - and low - minority districts and schools, and (b) asking states to document their efforts (required under federal law) to address gaps in teacher quality between high - and low - poverty and high - and low - minority schools.

Catalyst combined data analysis, extensive on - the - ground reporting and a wealth of knowledge about the Chicago Public Schools to address a wide range of topics, among them issues in teaching and learning, school choice, equity in school resources and the latest relevant research.

The school district and the center draft a plan of action for addressing the problem, and all of this information is formalized in an FEA agreement that is signed by the South Central Collaborative for Equity and the district's superintendent or official designee.

In 2013 she was elected Chair of the Council of the Great City Schools where she led the charge on the Council's commitment to address racial equity issues.

In December 2015, Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), [1] which requires states and districts to determine whether low - income students and students of color in Title I schools are served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out - of - field, or inexperienced teachers, and take steps to address any identified disproportionalities (i.e., gaps in equityIn December 2015, Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), [1] which requires states and districts to determine whether low - income students and students of color in Title I schools are served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out - of - field, or inexperienced teachers, and take steps to address any identified disproportionalities (i.e., gaps in equityin Title I schools are served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out - of - field, or inexperienced teachers, and take steps to address any identified disproportionalities (i.e., gaps in equityin equity).

During the last few years, Dr. Mucetti has gained tremendous experience in strategizing and leading innovative reform efforts as she works to address issues of equity and school district performance in the Hayward and San Jose Unified School Distschool district performance in the Hayward and San Jose Unified School DistSchool Districts.

She's also done research into the impact of school administrator support on the integration of technology into schools, relationships between community and student success in online learning, and addressing digital equity.

Although she addresses the needs of adult learners, her model maintains a student - centered focus, with a specific lens trained always on addressing equity issues in schools.

State policymakers are in an ideal position to address disproportionate discipline policies and practices in order to improve school equity and climate.

Fresno, the fourth largest school district in California, is in the midst of a culture shift, Nelson said, and is working to address its equity issues, such as the disparate discipline rate of students who are Black, male and in special education — the focus of Nelson's dissertation.

The report also addresses equity and funding issues that exacerbate distrust between districts and charter schools, and examines ways in which the two sectors may work together to improve opportunities for all students to attend charter schools and to increase charter schools» access to district resources that would enhance their ability to serve all types of students.

Bradley talks about the role of the nation's 10 equity assistance centers, including the IDRA - directed South Central Collaborative for Equity, in addressing these civil rights issues (gender discrimination, sexual abuse, racial hostility, etc.) and working to make schools work for all leaequity assistance centers, including the IDRA - directed South Central Collaborative for Equity, in addressing these civil rights issues (gender discrimination, sexual abuse, racial hostility, etc.) and working to make schools work for all leaEquity, in addressing these civil rights issues (gender discrimination, sexual abuse, racial hostility, etc.) and working to make schools work for all learners.

The yearlong process involved more than 175 education, government and business leaders from across the state focused on three key topics related to expanding educational opportunity in North Carolina: addressing the impact of childhood trauma on learning; increasing racial equity; and supporting low - performing schools.

Instead of honestly acknowledging the root causes of struggling schools and investing in real equity in public education, today's policymakers and deep - pocketed corporate education «reformers» offer misguided strategies that fail to address the central problem: a failure to invest in Black, Brown and poor children, the educators who teach them and the communities in which they live.

PAA was hopeful that the Committee would include provisions in H.R. 2218 that would effectively address our major concerns about the lack of equity, quality, parental rights, and accountability of many charter schools.

Core belief: We believe that every Oakland student has the right to a quality public education, but leaders, educators, and the community are not working together to address the quality and equity gaps in our schools.