Sentences with phrase «around high school reform»

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«So this is improvement in writing, in reading and numeracy off of a high base, but the writing results are of course really a worry and I'll be talking to state and territory ministers as part of our school reforms about how we can turn that around.»

According to Duncan, «Over 40 states are developing next - generation accountability and support systems,» guided by the CSSOs, and «many states are moving forward with reforms in teacher and principal evaluation and support, turning around low - performing schools, and expanding access to high - quality schools.»

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galvanizing reform elites around a vision of high academic standards for all, the overall environment that high - school educators have to negotiate is no more coherent or manageable today than it was 20 years ago.

Furthermore, curriculum reform is typically inexpensive, and some of the highest - quality elementary school math curricula cost only around $ 36 per student.

Education - reform experts say «external providers» can play an important role in turning around failing schools, and that viewing schools with an outside, higher - level lens can lead to more radical reconstruction, but they are disturbed that neither the federal government nor the majority of states keep track of this spending.

The initial reform work in Boston was around changing the size of the schools from large, comprehensive high schools to small schools or small learning communities.

The administration promised $ 1 billion in new spending on preschool; spurred states to adopt controversial K - 12 reforms such as performance - based teacher evaluations and the adoption of the Common Core State Standards through its Race to the Top grant program and waivers to the No Child Left Behind law; significantly expanded the federal School Improvement Grant program to turn around low - performing schools; targeted for - profit colleges and attempted to increase accountability in the higher education sector; and pushed a proposal by the president to make community college free.

To give context around the ongoing connection of former trustees Arnold and Mincberg to high - stakes, test - based education reform, take a look at Center for Reform of School Systems, an education governance consulting firm on which Paula Arnold serves as a board member along side the Godfather of No Child Left Behind, Rod reform, take a look at Center for Reform of School Systems, an education governance consulting firm on which Paula Arnold serves as a board member along side the Godfather of No Child Left Behind, Rod Reform of School Systems, an education governance consulting firm on which Paula Arnold serves as a board member along side the Godfather of No Child Left Behind, Rod Paige.

Newark, NJ — November 19, 2014 Around 75 members of the Newark Student Union led a walkout from Barringer High School to protest the learning conditions under the One Newark district reform plan that Gov. Chris Christie and his appointed superintendent for the district, Cami Anderson, have forced on the community.

There's a narrative out there from those who fear reform (or are unduly invested in current configurations) that augmentation of school choice and all - around higher expectations hurts kids in traditional schools.

We hope that we can continue to partner with the district in innovative ways to turn around low - performing schools — whether it's an equitable Public School Choice process or other reform initiative — and to pursue our common goal of ensuring that every student in Los Angeles receives a high - quality public education.»

Turning around struggling high schools is the toughest work in education reform.

Among other findings, MDRC's research demonstrated that «successful system - wide reform through the creation of new schools is possible» and that «comprehensive whole - school reforms can turn around struggling high schools, improve student achievement, and put more students on a successful path to graduation.»

Here we're talking about programs such as Leadership, Education, Athletics in Partnership (LEAP); Connecticut PreEngineering Program; Connecticut Writing Project; neighborhood youth centers; Parent Trust; science program for Educational Reform Districts; wrap - around services; Parent Universities; school health coordinator pilot; technical assistance — Regional Cooperation; Bridges to Success; Alternative High School and Adult Reading; and School to Work Opportunschool health coordinator pilot; technical assistance — Regional Cooperation; Bridges to Success; Alternative High School and Adult Reading; and School to Work OpportunSchool and Adult Reading; and School to Work OpportunSchool to Work Opportunities.

Tuck, who has a Harvard MBA, has a strong background in educational reform, gaining national attention for turning around 18 high - poverty, low - performing charter schools in Los Angeles, before then - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who's a candidate for governor, recruited him to improve schools within the conventional public school system.

According to a press release issued at the time, «The reorganization addresses Governor Dannel P. Malloy's six principles on education reform, including: (1) Enhancing families» access to high - quality early childhood; (2) Turning around Connecticut's lowest - performing schools and districts; (3) Expanding the availability of high - quality school models; (4) Removing red tape and other barriers to success; (5) Ensuring that our schools are home to the very best teachers and principals; and (6) Delivering more resources, targeted to districts with the greatest need - provided that they embrace key reforms that position our students for success.»

To win a grant, states must propose high - quality reform plans in four areas: standards and assessments, teacher and principal effectiveness, data systems, and turning around low - performing schools.

These reforms are improving teacher and principal evaluation and support, as well as turning around low - performing schools and expanding access to high - quality schools.

Career Academies, designed to provide academic and technical training around a career theme, are a widely - used approach for high school reform.

Project LIFT (Leadership and Investment for Transformation) is a multifaceted reform effort designed to turn around nine of Charlotte's highest - poverty schools.

YouTube has emerged as an important node in the national debate around gun violence and gun reform following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in February.