Sentences with phrase «as school districts prepared»

But it remained unclear how many of the 14,000 teachers who received «pink slips» in March notifying them of impending layoffs would actually lose their jobs as school districts prepared to absorb some cuts.

OTES will now be used as a model as school districts prepare to meet Race to the Top requirements and the requirements of HB 153.

He also noted that Montgomery's starting teacher salaries lag behind several Washington - area jurisdictions, which he said could be an issue as the school district prepares to hire a large number of teachers.

Not exact matches

As most would guess, kids with more disadvantages, such as poverty and less educated parents, come to school less prepared, which pulls down average test scores at districts where more kids face these challengeAs most would guess, kids with more disadvantages, such as poverty and less educated parents, come to school less prepared, which pulls down average test scores at districts where more kids face these challengeas poverty and less educated parents, come to school less prepared, which pulls down average test scores at districts where more kids face these challenges.

In furtherance of that goal, graduates of the Lunch Teachers ® Culinary Boot Camps are recognized as culinary ambassadors who lead the school food reform in their own districts and embrace their essential role in teaching children about the pleasures and benefits of eating real food prepared in a healthful manner.

It's hard for me, as an outsider, to fully understand how your district operates but it sounds like your food services director is referring to the US commodity food that school districts may use to prepare meals.

As of 2013, 88 percent of school districts needed at least one additional piece of kitchen equipment to help prepare and serve meals that meet the National School Lunch Program's nutrition standards, according to a survey by the Kids» Safe and Healthful Foods Prschool districts needed at least one additional piece of kitchen equipment to help prepare and serve meals that meet the National School Lunch Program's nutrition standards, according to a survey by the Kids» Safe and Healthful Foods PrSchool Lunch Program's nutrition standards, according to a survey by the Kids» Safe and Healthful Foods Project.

As states prepare to implement ESSA in the upcoming school year, many — like Kentucky — have been gathering feedback from stakeholders and creating state accountability plans, and school districts are beginning to identify priorities for funding at the school level.

The transition has already begun for Lori Bein, who in the next six months will prepare to take over as Arlington Heights School District 25 superintendent.

We needed the school district's support, as they procure and prepare all the produce, and luckily they were excited to help.

During her time in Washington, Sarah was tasked with menu planning, as well as managing allergies and special diets, helping her to prepare for her current position of Director of Food Services in the Schuylerville Central School District in Upstate New York.

I haven't yet researched it, but my sense is that this waste is only growing in quantity as school districts move from what many of us remember from childhood — on site cafeteria cooking with reusable trays and real silverware — to food prepared off - site and packaged for reheating.

The bill, largely the same as the version introduced last Congress, would give school districts and food service administrators the tools and resources they need to prepare meals that meet the updated USDA school food standards by providing loan guarantees for kitchen infrastructure and equipment upgrades, authorizing grants for small but critical equipment purchases, and supporting innovative training opportunities to strengthen the school food service workforce.

Greenport School District officials preparing next year's school spending plans are describing the process as daunting because they're bound to.77 percent tax levy growth for 2016School District officials preparing next year's school spending plans are describing the process as daunting because they're bound to.77 percent tax levy growth for 2016school spending plans are describing the process as daunting because they're bound to.77 percent tax levy growth for 2016 - 17.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three high schools will have new principals this fall, and other changes are afoot as the Syracuse City School District prepares for its next schoolSchool District prepares for its next schoolschool year.

Meanwhile we are making dollars available to financially strapped School Districts to make our county's STEM education the best in the state as we prepare for our new high tech economy.»

Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras said the district is assisting the White House and Secret Service as they prepare for the arrival of President Obama at Henninger High School on TDistrict Superintendent Sharon Contreras said the district is assisting the White House and Secret Service as they prepare for the arrival of President Obama at Henninger High School on Tdistrict is assisting the White House and Secret Service as they prepare for the arrival of President Obama at Henninger High School on Thursday.

The Huntington School District is considering a 2 percent property tax hike and eliminating 68 teacher positions as officials prepare its 2011 - 12 budget.

As the deputy mayor for education for a decade, Walcott is well - prepared to lead the nation's largest school district.

One of the institute's first education initiatives was the Alliance to Reform Education Leadership (AREL), a nationwide network of principal preparation programs with a mandate, as a 2010 press release put it, «to transform the way school districts identify, recruit, prepare, empower, and evaluate their leaders.»

Arne Duncan, the Obama administration's secretary of education, having previously served as schools superintendent in Chicago, one of the nation's most troubled school districts, gave back - to - back speeches early in his tenure decrying the state of the field: «By almost any standard, many if not most of the nation's 1,450 schools, colleges, and departments of education are doing a mediocre job of preparing teachers for the realities of the 21st - century classroom,» and «America's university - based teacher preparation programs need revolutionary change, not evolutionary thinking.»

To prepare for his new role as school disciplinarian, Lester studied the districts discipline policy and relied on personal experience.

«Part of our task as educators is to prepare students to be contributors to society,» says Alyson Brant, associate director of secondary programs for the school district.

Chicagoans watched closely last week for clues about the future of the city's schools, as Mayor Richard M. Daley prepared to assume unprecedented control over a big - city district through the appointment of a corporate - style board.

Tuition Tax Credits: As District of Columbia voters prepare to vote on a referendum to provide tax credits for private school tuition, President Reagan reiterates his support of federal tax credits at a national convention of Catholic educators.

As the U.S. Department of Education prepares to throw $ 3 billion in one - time money on the table to improve perennially foundering schools, a gulf is emerging between what federal officials would like to see done with the funds and what many districts say is their capacity — and inclination — to deliver.

Obviously, few school districts have Big Apple resources, but Maxwell - Jolly suggests that most schools, as well as districts and states, can set aside more of their existing professional development funds to prepare teachers to work with ELL students.

First, school districts will need to be prepared to deal with lack of what many U.S. schools see as proper documentation (e.g. birth certificate and vaccination records).

A year after the Every Student Succeeds Act became law, it remains a work in progress as states, districts, and a shifting cast of federal officials prepare for ESSA's classroom debut in the 2017 - 18 school year.

As California prepares to adopt its new multiple - measure school accountability system, the CORE Districts can offer firsthand experience and data...

(i) For all grades kindergarten through twelve, district and building level comprehensive developmental school counseling / guidance programs shall prepare students to participate effectively in their current and future educational programs as age appropriate, and be designed to address multiple student competencies including career / college readiness standards, and academic and social / emotional development standards.

As I prepared to participate on a parent panel for family engagement hosted by the National League of Cities, I came across an article, «Why should New Orleans charter schools return to the Orleans Parish School District?»

Even without charter schools, school districts around Washington have plenty of major initiatives to keep them busy, such as preparing for new teacher evaluation systems that must be in place by the fall.

Annually, the district prepares and distributes a report to all Atlas residents that includes information such as test scores, results of follow - up studies from graduates, assessment results about the learning climate, financial information, and school demographic characteristics.

District and school leaders discuss how they are helping prepare assistant principals to become effective principals, and how principal supervisors are moving away from a focus on administrative compliance to an emphasis on better supporting principals on the job, as they work to create the conditions for good teaching to flourish.

The program prepares graduates to assume roles as building principals at elementary, middle, or high school levels: and district level positions as special education directors and / or central office administrators.

Just as charter middle schools have outperformed their host districts on the state's ELA and Math exams for years, these numbers show that charter high schools are continuing crucial work that goes into making sure kids graduate and are prepared for life beyond the classroom.

The program prepares graduates to assume roles as building principals at the elementary, middle, or high school levels: and district level positions as special education directors and / or central office administrators.

Instead, at the September 11 meeting, both local representatives and district superintendents argued passionately against the opening of Clarksdale Collegiate, described by its founder, Amanda Johnson, as a place that will prepare kindergarteners through 8th graders to «excel in high school and college by providing rigorous instruction within a structured, ambitious, and jubilant school community.»

For the past 35 years, Steve has served as an education consultant to school districts, teacher organizations, state departments of education, and colleges and universities nationally and internationally, facilitating the changes necessary for them to reach students and successfully prepare them for the 21st century.

As the summer winds down and those of us who educate children prepare for another school year, we — two district - school principals — are proud to say that we are going into this new year alongside teachers who have been preparing and planning this summer in ways we have not in the past.

As 2014 neared, states were spending hundreds of millions of dollars each year on testing and on test preparation materials; the schools in some districts and states were allocating 20 percent of the school year to preparing for state tests.

As states and districts prepare to meet these possible challenges, they have the opportunity to strengthen collaborative relationships, troubleshoot different types of problems, and develop or change policies and practices to meet the new demands of ESSA and the needs of low - performing school communities.

He went on to serve as a Senior Vice President at Voyager Expanded Learning Systems; did a tour in Baghdad Iraq at the request of the White House and Department of Defense, serving as Senior Advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Education to assist with the rebuilding of the Iraqi school system in 2003; was Superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District; and, perhaps most significantly, served seven years as Chief Executive Officer of AVID, a global nonprofit that helps prepare students for postsecondary education and is one of the leading providers of professional development for educators in tschool system in 2003; was Superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District; and, perhaps most significantly, served seven years as Chief Executive Officer of AVID, a global nonprofit that helps prepare students for postsecondary education and is one of the leading providers of professional development for educators in tSchool District; and, perhaps most significantly, served seven years as Chief Executive Officer of AVID, a global nonprofit that helps prepare students for postsecondary education and is one of the leading providers of professional development for educators in the US.

As Illinois prepares for its transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking public comment on how the law's regulations will impact teachers, parents, schools, districts and — most importantly — students.

Increasing numbers of schools, districts, and community organizations are incorporating and prioritizing SEL as a valued and necessary piece of their work in preparing the whole person for success in multiple aspects of life, including PreK - 12, college, and career.

Merced Union High School District is holding meetings with community stakeholders including youth, parents, and community organizations as it prepares its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).

In his closing remarks, Allison said that he feels that his time as a school district board member has prepared him to address education and other issues as a state legislator.

Now, as Utah districts prepare their budgets for the next school year, the outlook is significantly better.

As the children in my district prepared to return to school, I couldn't help thinking about the state's expansion of the voucher program, which I find objectionable on several grounds.