Sentences with phrase «based high school curriculum»

«Today's smart move by the House gives Michigan the opportunity to work out a range of state - based high school curriculum options.»

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In fact, we should have organizations develop admissions tests aligned with other high school orientations as well — multicultural curricula, Afrocentric curricula, STEM - and arts - based curricula.

Berkeley Business Academy for Youth summer program for middle and high school students fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration through a project based curriculum, taught by Haas faculty and with students from across the global.

program that lets kids and their adult caregivers learn about the park first hand by using fun, self - guided worksheets; the NewYork Historical Society, where she developed curriculum guides to help classroom teachers incorporate primary sources into their instruction; the American Museum of Natural History, where she developed a series of teacher guides for the Moveable Museum exhibits and several temporary museum exhibits; and MOUSE, a New York City based non-profit organization that works to train middle and high school students to initiate and manage technology help desks, where she developed curriculum and educational support materials for students, faculty advisors, and MOUSE trainers.

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Sen. George Latimer, a Westchester Democrat, told City & State he's not sure if he would pass a high - school level state exam based on the new, more difficult Common Core curriculum standards, and he bets not all of his colleagues would pass it, either.

After an introduction to Internet - based curriculum design, training in a curriculum design framework, and discussions with scientists who work on a specific topic, our participating middle and high school teachers draft curriculum materials (both online and non-online).

Teachers told me that most NovaNET courses are comparable to textbook - based courses in length and content — a comeback to critics who talk of watered - down curricula at alternative schools — but that many students move through them more quickly, and often finish high school a semester early.

John Bishop makes the case for requiring high schoolers to pass curriculum - based exams in order to graduate, pointing out that students learn more and schools become more focused whenever these exit exams are in place.

MC2 (Metropolitan Cleveland Consortium) STEM High School is a year - round public school in Cleveland, Ohio, where instruction is through interdisciplinary project - based learning, and the focus is on providing students with an integrated curriculum that is informed by real - world experiSchool is a year - round public school in Cleveland, Ohio, where instruction is through interdisciplinary project - based learning, and the focus is on providing students with an integrated curriculum that is informed by real - world experischool in Cleveland, Ohio, where instruction is through interdisciplinary project - based learning, and the focus is on providing students with an integrated curriculum that is informed by real - world experiences.

As my colleagues at Sammamish High School and I have struggled with development and implementation of a problem - based learning (PBL) curriculum across disciplines, a great number of the discussions have involved a philosophical look at the place of seven key elements within our instructional framework.

The new module is based on the pre-existing GoodWork Toolkit, a curriculum developed to familiarize high schoolers with the meaning of «good work» — as defined by excellence, engagement, and ethics.

As we reimagine curriculum at Sammamish High School around a comprehensive problem - based learning approach, we find ourselves reimagining the bounds of the classroom and the singular nature of The Teacher.

The high school science Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum redesign includes changes in the breadth and depth of content, learning objectives that link content with science practices, and the introduction of inquiry - based laboratory investigations - all of which are aligned with related changes on the AP exams.

And so it goes with their future investment plans: networks to help schools identify and implement evidence - based practices; collaboratives to help improve teacher preparation programs; stronger curricula aligned to college - and - career ready standards; support for «pathways» to postsecondary success, including high - quality CTE; research on personalized learning.

In fact, The Connecticut Commission on the Arts based its HOT (Higher Order Thinking) Schools Program on Karafelis's arts - integrated curriculum and democratic learning environment.

The state's landmark 1993 Education Reform Act introduced not only high academic standards, accountability, and enhanced school choice, but curriculum frameworks with a subject - by - subject outline of the material intended to form the basis of local curricula statewide.

This randomized - controlled experiment examined the effects of project - based economics curriculum developed by the Buck Institute for Education on student learning and problem solving skills in a sample of 7,000 twelfth graders, taught by 76 teachers in 66 high schools.

By the middle of year three, the district had pressured the school to begin using its core curriculum and, like other neighborhood high schools, administer biweekly benchmark tests based on it.

Inspired by the writing of self - directed learning pioneers like John Holt (How Children Learn, 1967) and Ivan Illich (Deschooling Society, 1970), Resnick and his team envision a school in which in - depth, project - based learning — propelled entirely by students themselves and using the full resources of the community — replaces the more stifling aspects of modern high schools, like subject silos and grade levels, a static curriculum, and teach - and - test tactics.

Given what we know about learning, why don't schools look more like California's High Tech High, with its emphasis on project - based team problem solving and the relevance of curricula that cross traditional content domains?

In «High Scores at BASIS Charter Schools,» June Kronholz wrote about two BASIS charter schools in Arizona, open - admission public schools that offer a challenging curriculum to all stSchools,» June Kronholz wrote about two BASIS charter schools in Arizona, open - admission public schools that offer a challenging curriculum to all stschools in Arizona, open - admission public schools that offer a challenging curriculum to all stschools that offer a challenging curriculum to all students.

Whether you want to develop your own theme - based school, or just a theme - based curriculum within your school, here are a few issues to keep high on your radar.

They generally focus on middle school and high school curricula that provide hands - on, project - based activities, as well as internship and mentorship opportunities and career and technical training (Means et al., 2008).

In Portland, Maine, middle and high school students have a 1 - to - 1 laptop program, strong school leadership, and project - based learning curricula that result in higher academic achievement.

With a curriculum based on service and local cultural resources, San Isidro High School strives to make learning relevant for students in its border community.

This webinar will explore an attempt to integrate project - based learning into the high school curriculum, through an approach called Knowledge in Action.

SEL programs provide a developmentally appropriate combination of formal, curriculum - based instruction with ongoing, informal, and infused opportunities to develop social and emotional skills from preschool through high school.

After the high school charters, Kettle Moraine added KM Explore, an elementary charter that serves students across the district with a project - based curriculum.

Our experienced consultants have helped schools and districts, including First Nation schools, create culturally relevant, engaging, standards - based curricula that motivates learning, boosts academic achievement, and increases student efficacy, creating a foundation for a high - quality education for all students.

The high school of the future, I'll bet, will replace the one - teacher - for - one - class model with variations of the following: curricula that are highly experiential, team - taught, cross-disciplinary, project - and competency - based, computer - assisted, and which integrate training in emotional intelligence, thinking styles and career development with academics.

Academic standards, Cooperation, Curriculum development, Educational change, Educational development, Evaluation methods, Higher education, Reporting (Student achievement), School based assessment, Selection, Student assessment

High - stakes, summative tests that assess content mastery and learning skills (BASIS Curriculum Schools Comprehensive Exams and the College Board Advanced Placement Exams for example) are foundational for learning.

The «Mind the Gaps» study, by ACT, draws on the Iowa City, Iowa - based testmaker's earlier research showing that taking a strong core curriculum in high school and meeting benchmark scores in all four subjects of the ACT college - entrance exam enhance students» chances of enrolling in college, persisting...

Those high - performing schools did things like «set measurable goals on standards based tests and benchmark tests across all proficiency levels, grades, and subjects»; create school missions that were «future oriented,» with curricula and instruction designed to prepare students to succeed in a rigorous high - school curriculum; include improvement of student outcomes «as part of the evaluation of the superintendent, the principal, and the teachers»; and communicate to parents and students «their responsibility as well for student learning, including parent contracts, turning in homework, attending class, and asking for help when needed.»

The curriculum in the crucial eight grades leading to the high - school years should be specifically designed to provide a sound base for study in those and later years in such areas as English language development and writing, computational and problem - solving skills, science, social studies, foreign language, and the arts.

As I look out over the current school reform landscape I see it is categorized by policies that seek to standardize, homogenize, and corporatize public education through the use of one - size - fits - all curriculum standards, high stakes testing, micro-management of school operations from distal bureaucrats, teacher evaluation policies based on mis - interpretations of current research, and heavy reliance on corporate education providers camouflaged as non-profits operating via charter schools.

It just makes sense that a school committed to helping all students learn at high levels would focus on learning rather than teaching, would have educators work collaboratively, would ensure students had access to the same curriculum, would assess each student's learning on a timely basis using consistent standards for proficiency, and would create systematic interventions and extensions that provide students with additional time and support for learning.

«By funding schools to partner with cultural organisations, the fund will enable teachers to gain access to high - quality CPD from artist - practitioners, and allow schools and arts organisations to work collaboratively in order to embed arts - based learning in the primary curriculum,» she said.

In addition to an excellent curriculum, MYcroSchool Charter Schools offer a community - based, personalized learning program that allows at promise students to earn a standard high school diploma and also prepare students for college and career.

The national certification process is based on the Magnet School Standards of Excellence and the five pillars of magnet schools (diversity; innovative curriculum and professional development; academic excellence; high quality instructional systems; and, family and community partnerships).

«However, the report fails to grasp that the real reason for the loss of these activities is the high stakes accountability based on pupils» outcomes in tests and examinations which is narrowing the curriculum and the opportunities available to children and young people, and which teachers and school leaders have long been warning is a serious problem.

The promise of CSR models — such as Accelerated School Project, Core Knowledge, Direct Instruction, High Schools That Work, School Development Program, Success for All — and the comprehensive reform that they support is that they are research - based and provide the training and other supports needed to encourage a coordinated approach to improvement that addresses curriculum and instruction, professional development, leadership, parental and community involvement, and other components needed for student success.

In this one - day institute, teachers, curriculum leaders, district leaders, school - based administrators, and higher education faculty will learn how to use tools and develop strategies to implement formative assessments that link to the instructional shifts in the Common Core standards.

In this one - day institute, teachers, curriculum leaders, district leaders, school - based administrators, and higher education faculty will learn to use the actual language of the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

Carol Baker is the curriculum director for science at Oak Lawn - based Community High School District 218.

Whether it be transitioning to competency - based progression, designing high quality performance assessments, or embedding out - of - school learning experiences into the curriculum, school cultures and practices don't change without substantial time freed up for the adults in a school to plan, design, and reflect on their craft.

This model aligns with a systematic redesign of schools and learning environments by integrating PBL with a high performance culture, whole child principles, teacher discovery and empowerment, teaching and assessment of 21st century skills, an inquiry - based curriculum, design thinking, and use of digital resources for teacher and student collaboration.

Throughout the High Quality Schools Campaign (HQSC), DCSRN utilizes original research - based and parent - friendly curriculum, which describes the basic tenets of a high quality school, principal and teacHigh Quality Schools Campaign (HQSC), DCSRN utilizes original research - based and parent - friendly curriculum, which describes the basic tenets of a high quality school, principal and teachigh quality school, principal and teacher.

Based on our work with schools and the district, we believe only a third of elementary schools are using fully aligned curricula for English Language Arts and only one in five high schools are using aligned math curricula.