Sentences with phrase «basis of academic excellence»

Candidates are selected on the basis of academic excellence and a demonstrated commitment to a career working in early childhood education.

Candidates are selected on the basis of academic excellence and a demonstrated commitment to a career working in urban education.

Nine will be selected on the basis of academic excellence and ability to communicate, and the top junior scientist will receive a cash prize of # 1500.

The schools sell themselves on the basis of academic excellence, programs offered, small classes, personalization of the educational process, teacher - student ratio, a «friendly atmosphere,» or location and environment.

Not exact matches

If one means, for instance, an epistemological privilege of the oppressed, in the sense that the poor, the suffering and the dispossessed have some intuitive knowledge of God, righteousness and social reality not available to others; if one means that victims know best how to overcome their condition and build new institutions; and if one means that knowledge based on «experience» makes academic excellence unnecessary, then liberation thought and the Social Gospel diverge.

Agree the basic principles of a workable system based on academic excellence and social justice, possibly with pupil choice at 14, and at least both parties could demonstrate that Irish and British people who call this region home can agree on important issues.

Myronis Fellowship for graduate studies at the University of Southern California based on academic excellence, 1996 - 2000

Previous studies measure research excellence based on number of publications, grants awarded, number of citations, peer / department chair rating, time spent on research activities, faculty membership in academic research societies, and awards for research.

Based near Uxbridge, the Harefield Academy is a centre of academic excellence renowned locally and nationally for its sporting excellence.

So reformers who routinely invoke the academic excellence of Europe and East Asia should understand the differences between European and East Asian - style curriculum - based exams and the minimum - competency exams being used by many states.

Though nominally just a commission report, A Nation at Risk (1983) told Americans that we faced a crisis of educational achievement and began to nudge the country through a 90 - degree change of course from the «equity» agenda of the previous quarter - century to the «excellence» obsession of recent decades, complete with academic standards, tests, and results - based accountability systems.

In addition, the main thrust of the report's criticism, that the state's ESSA plan is not sufficiently similar to what it would have been had No Child Left Behind remained in effect, assumes the test - based accountability strategy that these reviewers have made their careers pursuing had been effective, which it has not; and therefore, when coupled with the false claim that California has high - quality academic standards and assessments, which it doesn't (California's standards being based on the Common Core, which leaves American students 2 - 3 years behind their peers in East Asia and northern Europe), California's families remain well advised to opt out of state schooling wherever and whenever possible, until the overreach from both the federal and state capitals is brought to an end and local schools that want to pursue genuinely world - class excellence can thrive.

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).

She understood the benefits of a faith - based education combined with academic excellence.

High Point Academy Spartanburg (HPAS) will be a community - centered school built on the principles of honor, integrity and service where academic excellence, STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) education, fine arts and a project - based, applied learning style of instruction produces an educational environment rich in creativity, innovation and achievement.

The mission of Spartanburg Preparatory School is to ensure equal access to a supportive school community that promotes high academic excellence using an inquiry - based approach to teaching!

«We are very proud to acknowledge these awardees for their commitment to public theme - based magnet schools that promote diversity, innovation, and academic excellence in the classroom,» said Magnet School of America, Executive Director Todd Mann.

The driving force behind the school is a theme of excellence in research - based academic programs.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today recognized 337 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2014 based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

«We are proud to acknowledge these awardees for their commitment to creating extraordinary theme - based magnet schools that promote diversity, innovation, and academic excellence in the classroom,» said Magnet School of America, Executive Director Todd Mann.

A faith - based community, the school focuses on academic excellence, while ensuring the dignity of each individual.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced 286 schools as the 2013 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement.

The U.S. Department of Education today named 305 schools as 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence or for their success in closing achievement gaps.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today recognized 269 schools as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence, or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.

We foster academic excellence through project - based learning using a constructivist approach, student portfolios, assessments of and for learning and academic discourse and argumentative writing.

Five pillars to which we hold ourselves accountable and that form the basis of our educational program are: academic excellence, diversity, language immersion, financial responsibility and 21st century skills.

Funding, staffing and other resources for equity - based excellence that are manifested in the existence of equitably assigned qualified staff, appropriate facilities, other environmental learning spaces, instructional hardware and software, instructional materials and equipment, and all other instructional supports, are distributed in an equitable and fair manner such that the notion that all diverse learners must achieve high academic standards and other school outcomes become possible.

Maximizing Adolescent Academic eXcellence (The MAAX) is a culturally relevant, science - based affective program that utilizes a developmental assets approach to support the academic and affective needs of urban adolAcademic eXcellence (The MAAX) is a culturally relevant, science - based affective program that utilizes a developmental assets approach to support the academic and affective needs of urban adolacademic and affective needs of urban adolescents.

Schools are chosen for the award based on overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps among subgroups of students.

Selection Process: This is a competitive award based on academic excellence and demonstrated dedication to humane animal population management by the practice of high - quality high - volume spay / neuter.

The two $ 2500 awards are based upon academic achievement, financial need, leadership, and dedication to and excellence in the study of feline medicine, health and welfare.

The Centre will establish Wales as a center of excellence for the integration of academic and practitioner work in creating a science based approach to understanding society.

In 2013, Victoria Sobel was elected and served as the Alumni Association's Art Representative on The Working Group to propose alternative strategies to establish financial sustainability while retaining Cooper Union's unique heritage of academic excellence, merit - based admissions, and full - tuition scholarships for all admitted undergraduate students.

We remain committed to a sustainable institution that is true to the legacy of Peter Cooper — based on the highest standards of academic excellence and merit - based admission.

We are in the midst of a deliberative process designed to position The Cooper Union for a future characterized by true distinction, the highest standards of merit - based access and scholarship suppor, academic excellence and financial sustainability.

A letter published by the Canadian Council of Law Deans in November 2016 countered that «any decision to approve and fund such a program must be based on an accurate picture of the dynamism and innovation at existing law schools, as well as their long - standing commitment to academic and educational excellence, not the caricature of Canadian legal education that Ryerson has advanced.»

The scholarship award is based on scholastic ability, academic excellence, extracurricular activities, quality of personal essay and financial need.

I am a senior graduating in May with a bba in finance seeking an entry level position as an analyst at a major investment bank.EDUCATION2004 — 2008 — SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Washington, DC • Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Finance, May 2008 • Overall GPA: 3.503 • Beta Gamma Sigma, National Society of Collegiate Scholars • DW Scholarship — Awarded annual scholarship based on academic excellence • Recipient of University and Alumni Award, 2005 - 2008 • Member of Finance Club, intramural football and basketball teamsWORK EXPERIENCE04 / 07 — 09/07 Bulge Bracket Investment Bank New York, NYANALYST, EQUITY RESEARCH — II - RANKED LATIN AMERICA TEAM • Evaluated various equity strategies in South America and Mexico in the energy, basic manufacturing, transportation & technology sectorOF BUSINESS Washington, DC • Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Finance, May 2008 • Overall GPA: 3.503 • Beta Gamma Sigma, National Society of Collegiate Scholars • DW Scholarship — Awarded annual scholarship based on academic excellence • Recipient of University and Alumni Award, 2005 - 2008 • Member of Finance Club, intramural football and basketball teamsWORK EXPERIENCE04 / 07 — 09/07 Bulge Bracket Investment Bank New York, NYANALYST, EQUITY RESEARCH — II - RANKED LATIN AMERICA TEAM • Evaluated various equity strategies in South America and Mexico in the energy, basic manufacturing, transportation & technology sectorof Business Administration with concentration in Finance, May 2008 • Overall GPA: 3.503 • Beta Gamma Sigma, National Society of Collegiate Scholars • DW Scholarship — Awarded annual scholarship based on academic excellence • Recipient of University and Alumni Award, 2005 - 2008 • Member of Finance Club, intramural football and basketball teamsWORK EXPERIENCE04 / 07 — 09/07 Bulge Bracket Investment Bank New York, NYANALYST, EQUITY RESEARCH — II - RANKED LATIN AMERICA TEAM • Evaluated various equity strategies in South America and Mexico in the energy, basic manufacturing, transportation & technology sectorof Collegiate Scholars • DW Scholarship — Awarded annual scholarship based on academic excellence • Recipient of University and Alumni Award, 2005 - 2008 • Member of Finance Club, intramural football and basketball teamsWORK EXPERIENCE04 / 07 — 09/07 Bulge Bracket Investment Bank New York, NYANALYST, EQUITY RESEARCH — II - RANKED LATIN AMERICA TEAM • Evaluated various equity strategies in South America and Mexico in the energy, basic manufacturing, transportation & technology sectorof University and Alumni Award, 2005 - 2008 • Member of Finance Club, intramural football and basketball teamsWORK EXPERIENCE04 / 07 — 09/07 Bulge Bracket Investment Bank New York, NYANALYST, EQUITY RESEARCH — II - RANKED LATIN AMERICA TEAM • Evaluated various equity strategies in South America and Mexico in the energy, basic manufacturing, transportation & technology sectorof Finance Club, intramural football and basketball teamsWORK EXPERIENCE04 / 07 — 09/07 Bulge Bracket Investment Bank New York, NYANALYST, EQUITY RESEARCH — II - RANKED LATIN AMERICA TEAM • Evaluated various equity strategies in South America and Mexico in the energy, basic manufacturing, transportation & technology sectors.