Sentences with phrase «believe schools and school systems»

We also believe schools and school systems should be held accountable using a truly comprehensive assessment system.

Not exact matches

We noted that no other major institution in American society» notably the public school system, social workers, Boy Scouts, athletic associations» has been subjected to similar scrutiny, and that some experts believe that the incidence of sex abuse by priests and bishops is relatively small by comparison.

A perfect counter-example is Hinduism, which by construction is more spiritual than religious — it's adherents do not have strict rules or norms, and there is incredible diversity of norms within one umbrella (some who believe in caste system, even though a large majority of urbanites study in Christian missionary schools; some who believe cows are sacred though 2/3 of Indians are actually non-vegetarian).

I don't have to believe what you believe, just as you do not have to believe what I believe... all I ask is that we start allowing out children to grow up and make the decision for themselves; that religion be kept out the government and school systems and that I don't have to hear it on the street corner... if you don't want to hear us then don't let us hear you.

We all really need to start to educate ourselves and not believe everything we are taught in the American school system and media which is really outdated and / or incorrect information.

@LionlyLamb: You believe that the public school system's education is «outdated,» and yet you continue to read your 2,000 - year - old book of nonsense, which has not been updated since it's inception, and you believe that the Bible should re-enter the school system, because you believe that the 2,000 - year - old book of nonsense is a reliable source of truth and knowledge?

Unfortunately, she is typical of a breed of teenagers who have become so focused — by their parents, their schools, the culture, their peers and themselves on gaming the system, cheating when necessary and believing that money and material goods are the foundation of a life well - lived — that they have little opportunity to develop the kinds of ideas that used to be typical of teenagers.

We don't believe everyone deserves a trophy, but we have seen the problems associated with a ranking system, and have urged schools to consider other ways to honor their top students — ways that rely less on a grade point average and that are more similar to the MVP status on a sports team - where multiple skills and traits are valued.

It was written by a perspective Princeton student who believed that «The recruitment of elite athletes from grade school onward is degrading our entire educational system, and it bodes ill... for America's children and our nation's future.»

Yes, and whoever wrote the boy's response for him seemed to overlook the fact that citing Laura Bush would raise some interesting issues, because in this same Iowa speech, Christie told folks «I think that this intervention into our school system is just another example of how the Obamas believe that they've got a better answer for everything than you do,» according to the CBS article you cite.

Second, Cooper believes that market limitations and peculiarities in how the USDA commodity food system works practically ensure LFTB beef in schools for the foreseeable future.

... Cooper believes that market limitations and peculiarities in how the USDA commodity food system works practically ensure LFTB beef in schools for the foreseeable future.

«If the government believes that a national funding formula represents the ideal system, it should begin the transition soon and be more transparent about which schools and local authorities could be most affected.

They believe some heads of schools are using dubious means to rake in money and have implored the Education Ministry to sanitise the system.

He also supports Mayoral control of the school system, though he believes that parents should be given input and teachers should have «flexibility.»

«I believe in the New York City school system and the thousands of dedicated, hardworking administrators, educators and support staff that commit themselves to providing our city's youth with a quality education,» said Treyger.

I believe in a school system that should be at the table with all of the people who live in our city and the more we're together in learning from one another, the greater we're going to be.

«But I believe that if you work in the city, if your salary is coming from the taxpayers, and if we have a quality education system, you should be sending your kids the Syracuse City School District.»

Sharpton added that Devos — a longtime backer of charter and Christian schools --» does not believe in public education,» and would transform federal school funding into a voucher system that would favor a small percentage of well - off students while neglecting the rest.

State Senator Marc Panepinto and administrators from about a half - dozen local school districts gathered in Hamburg to discuss Common Core, standardized testing and how their tied to teacher evaluations, and how to fix what they collectively believe is a flawed system.

ATL believes that the cost of setting up these schools is diverting money that is desperately needed by existing schools - the DfE overspent its free schools budget by # 1bn and has had to claw that money back from elsewhere in the education system.

«If you believe in a two - party system of government like I do, then I need to win this election,» said McGrath, who pledged to fight for increased school aid and against Common Core standards.

Mr. Cohen said he believes pension costs should be removed from property taxes because school districts and local municipalities don't have a seat at the table in developing the state's pension system.

Leaving No Child Behind in Our Nation's Schools The No Child Left Behind Act is a blueprint for fundamental education reform, and it represents a huge step in the right direction for Americans who believe big government is not the solution to problems with our education system.

When we interviewed numerous nutrition and alternative health experts on this issue, many of these experts would follow the first school of thought as they believe that fruits contain fiber that will slow down sugar entering our body system.

Freedom Writers tells the true story of teacher Erin Gruwell and her students — a class of left - behind ghetto kids nobody cared about or believed in — who, in working together, overcame the negative expectations of a school system that had given up on them.

«We do not believe there is capacity within the system to withdraw funding and powers for councils to support school improvement and hold schools to account in August 2017 as currently planned by the government.

But he believes the traditional arguments used to defend loose - coupling will grow weaker with time — particularly as market - model voucher systems, capitation grants, and charter schools take hold.

He agrees that questions of economics and equity are essential in any discussion of gap years, but he also believes there is a breakdown in how our education system prepares most high school students for adulthood — and that gap - year programs offer clues toward a corrective of this breakdown.

It campaigning for greater integration of mental health support and services into education, health and social care systems and believes that every school in England should have at least one member of staff trained in mental health issues.

The authors of Risk believed that the system was mainly in need of internal reforms: tougher coursework and graduation requirements, higher and more flexible salaries for teachers, a longer school -LSB-...]

It is absolutely in keeping with a further development of the school - led system that we all know and believe is the way forward to help to secure the best education for our young people in this country».

Less than a quarter of school leaders believe that ending the national curriculum levels system of assessment will benefit pupils, a survey by TES and the NAHT shows.

These students are in classrooms in most school systems — and face some of the steepest odds for graduating from high school — yet only one - third of district - level leaders believe educators in their schools are prepared to effectively teach English - learners, according to an Education Week Research Center survey from late last year.

I believe that NASBTT should support a simplification of the system and continue to encourage partnerships of schools and HEIs to work together.

By engaging with designers and architects, NFCC believes schools could be designed to inspire learning, address the broadening requirements being placed upon them as community resources and incorporate this essential fire safety system as standard.

Young people are more apt to act in defence of a bullied student if the school has a positive sense of community and they feel connected to it (we don't do things like that around here), they are empathic and have strong friendships, strongly developed value systems, or believe their parents would expect them to do it.

We believe that if schools and school systems clearly define their graduate outcomes for students to include not only the courses or subjects they need to pass but also Deeper Learning Outcomes — mastering academic content, thinking critically, communicating effectively, collaborating productively and learning to learn — we will create schools and school systems that ensure students are ready for success in college and career.

Glenn Matejka, superintendent of the Hutchinson district and spokesman for the Association of Stable and Growing School Districts, said the group believes the current system's heavy reliance on property taxes creates inequities among districts.

Unless you still believe in holding schools accountable for things they can't control — and in those bold timelines politicians and bureaucrats are so fond of concocting — a school rating system like Colorado's should suit you.

Given these profound disagreements, I have come to believe that educators would derive more satisfaction from an education system that gave them greater freedom to create schools according to their pedagogical principles, in recognition of the powerful influence that philosophical, ideological, and sometimes spiritual worldviews have over those principles.

It would mean believing generations of schools, school systems, PD providers, institutions of higher education, and parents were wrong when it comes to assessing and improving teacher performance.

But observers in St. Paul believe two recent developments may create a favorable climate for the concept: the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the state's 25 - year - old system of income - tax deductions for expenses incurred by families with children in private and public schools, and the endorsement of a generalized voucher...

I believe we need a new school - delivery and governance model that is city - specific and city - driven and that such a system should replace the district, not work around it.

In our recent article for Education Next, «Choosing the Right Growth Measure,» we laid out an argument for why we believe a proportional growth measure that levels the playing field between advantaged and disadvantaged schools (represented in the article by a two - step value - added model) is the best choice for use in state and district accountability systems.

«By investing in talented people and giving them the opportunity to innovate,» he says, «I believe that we are getting closer to building school systems that can pursue continuous improvement.»

The researchers conducted interviews with 10 primary heads, some of which were in MATs, about system leadership in their local area and found that they believed schools should be placed in some kind of grouping such as a MAT, teaching school alliance or federation.

To us, this initiative means NBU and its active - learning programs no longer exist solely as an external force challenging the educational system: There is a demand for reform within the school system, and we believe it will grow.

Simply stated, she believes it should recapture the strengths of the traditional public school system, incorporate a vigorous common curriculum and renounce many of the theories, practices, policies and programs that have constituted America's major education - reform emphases in recent years.

Bernard Lacour, a longtime school reformer who works with local school councils and consults with New Leaders on placement issues, believes that the obstacles thrown up by council dynamics and the predisposition for experience may be exacerbated by system politics, the advantages of incumbency, and fear among local councils that their candidates will be challenged by the board of education and their authority taken away from them.