Sentences with phrase «best educational interests»

When our state education officials impose an educational program that does nothing to develop our children's intellectual abilities, intentionally mislead parents about what the law on testing permits, then waste scarce taxpayer dollars, not on educational services, but rather on a media blitz to further snow the public, we know that they do not have the best educational interests of our children in mind.

The agenda can hardly be putting children's best educational interests first.

«Parents and communities embrace having options to figure out what is in the best educational interest of their children.»

Not exact matches

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If you're a parent of school - age children and you're either PCSing to Korea or you've already made the move, there's a good chance that you'll be interested in researching the various educational options for your kids — and one of those options is enrolling them in a school provided by the Department of Defense.

Specifically, for fathers, higher expectations about their children's educational level, and greater level / frequency of interest and direct involvement in children's learning, education and schools, are associated strongly with better educational outcomes for their children, including: • better exam / test / class results • higher level of educational qualification • greater progress at school • better attitudes towards school (e.g. enjoyment) • higher educational expectations • better behaviour at school (e.g. reduced risk of suspension or expulsion)(for discussion / review of all this research, see Goldman, 2005).

Since the United States educational system usually develops policies from the local level, some districts feel that the new standards rolling out nationwide are simply too cookie cutter and won't be in the best interest of local areas.

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Michigan: Custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child, based on the following factors: moral character and prudence of the parents; physical, emotional, mental, religious and social needs of the child; capability and desire of each parent to meet the child's emotional, educational, and other needs; preference of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and maturity; the love and affection and other emotional ties existing between the child and each parent; the length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the desirability of maintaining continuity; the desire and ability of each parent to allow an open and loving frequent relationship between the child and other parent; the child's adjustment to his / her home, school, and community; the mental and physical health of all parties; permanence of the family unit of the proposed custodial home; any evidence of domestic violence; and other factors.

Last week's CampaignTech conference was great fun and educational all around, with good friends, good schmoozing and lots of interesting technology to learn about.

ALBANY, NY (05/17/2010)(readMedia)-- Last week the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO unleashed a massive educational campaign targeting State Senators who have betrayed the trust, interests and well - being of working men and women.

Last week the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO unleashed a massive educational campaign targeting State Senators who have betrayed the trust, interests and well - being of working men and women.

Later educational attainment mattered, but researchers said the findings highlight the importance of personality traits, intelligence and vocational interests in determining how well people fare in a changing labor market.

Being a responsible student, maintaining an interest in school and having good reading and writing skills will not only help a teenager get good grades in high school but could also be predictors of educational and occupational success decades later, regardless of IQ, parental socioeconomic status or other personality factors, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

«Many educators believe engagement leads to better school performance and is necessary for developing student motivation and interest,» said Ze Wang, associate professor of educational, school and counseling psychology in the College of Education at MU.

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So it seems to me that any reader interested in educational best practice who found their appetite whetted by this article with its breadth of reference, should pursue and encourage others to pursue some of the particular areas touched on, with a view to improved / changed / refreshed teaching and instructional practice.»

Because Klein's educational record is strong, all those interested in narrowing the tragic education - performance gap between our well - off and our poor students should read this book.

This course is for students who are interested in gaining a better understanding of how social entrepreneurs can generate sustainable educational innovations.

This strand is designed for students with a strong interest in policy, program development and evaluation as well as educational research or to gain experience in research in preparation for doctoral study.

For example, past Specialized Studies candidates have included physicians interested in understanding the education of medical students, a career military officer interested in translating classroom practices into training, social entrepreneurs leading innovative educational ventures in the U.S. and abroad, teachers and administrators interested in implementing cutting edge reform in unique settings, as well as so many others who have benefited from designing their own courses of study.

Greater integration of STEM in educational programmes would afford opportunities for a better match of teaching and learning to practices in the work place and research settings and would be more likely to capture students» interest and engagement.

Students are likely to be intrinsically motivated if they attribute their educational results to factors under their own control, believe they have the skills to be effective agents in reaching their desired goals, and are interested in mastering a topic, not just in achieving good grades.

Ayers supports smaller schools that would be more sensitive to the strengths and weaknesses of local communities, believing they offer the best prospect for addressing «the inequitable distribution of educational resources» and «the capacity of a range of self - interested bureaucracies to work against the common good.»

I also send a letter to the parents introducing myself and sharing my career background, as well as a bit about my family and personal interests along with my educational philosophy.

Remarkably, there are now many schools who will devote a whole day, or even an entire week, to the celebration of «outdoor play and learning» because they are convinced of the many health and educational benefits which only a challenging, interesting and well - designed playground environment can provide.

«He has a keen interest in how diverse modes of academic research can benefit education practice and policy,» Faust added, «and how the concrete challenges facing educational leaders and policymakers, as well as teachers and students, can helpfully inform the scholarship and teaching we do here.

The second statement should lead us to political and educational activism to ensure that money is allocated to things that matter and the recognition that providing a good education to all students is in everyone's best interest.

Candidates should possess exceptional writing skills, be attentive to detail and have a strong commitment to individual freedom, as well as an interest in property rights, free speech issues, educational choice and economic liberty.

Evidence that race is a good proxy for other factors that might be correlated with educational benefits does not support a compelling interest in the use of race to achieve academic results.

As well, in 2004 the Court showed its solicitude for the interests of the educational establishment when it struck down Colorado's voucher program.

For me, this approach just doesn't cut it, not when we're talking about publicly authorized and funded programs intended to educate needy children in whose educational success there is a strong public (as well as private) interest.

The report by the nonprofit Grantmakers for Education, issued last week, also notes a growing interest in collaboration among funders, as well as increased attention to fueling educational innovations and providing dollars to support advocacy and public - policy work.

10 solid victories for educational choice, despite well - funded special interest attacks from Tennessee arm of National Education Association.

LFC supports a wide range of educational choice initiatives, so that high quality public, charter and private schools flourish and parents will have the opportunity to select the quality school that works best for their children, and so that teachers will have the flexibility to select the school that best utilizes their strengths and interests.

We know from educational research that students learn best when teaching builds on prior knowledge and differentiates by need and interest.

These charter critics cloak their true motivations behind a series of shifting arguments, but it's clear what they seek is nothing less than to strip the sacred right of Arizona parents to make educational decisions in the best interest of their children.

The states party to this agreement, desiring by common action to improve their respective school systems by utilizing the teacher or other professional educational person wherever educated, declare that it is the policy of each of them, on the basis of cooperation with one another, to take advantage of the preparation and experience of such persons wherever gained, thereby serving the best interests of society, of education, and of the teaching profession.

«It's about pursuing an agenda in the best interest of our children whose educational needs are not being met and those who are getting a decent education but deserve a great one.»

The SCPCSD Board of Trustees made the resolution to close SC Science Academy in the best interest of its students and families who deserve a high - quality educational option.

There are also periods between the units allowing teachers to develop their own content as part of their professional development as well as to return to content that students need reinforced, follow the interests of the children or participate in fun educational events happening in the community.

Annie Burch, earning her BS in Human and Organizational Development, is interested in the implementation of the best educational practices in schools and in physical and mental health of adolescents.

We agree on many things and some things I feel, as a parent, are not in the best interest of children, especially children that are poor and have special educational needs.

With operational autonomy and the flexibility to tailor educational programs to the best interests of each student, these free, public charter schools are able to make independent purchasing decisions that best fit their needs.

I sure do hope legislators at least begin to heed this call, and begin to deconstruct and better understand her humbuggery, or more specifically, the fraudulent soundbites Rhee continues to use to advance her highly misguided educational policies and vested interests.

They note, «In our 25 + combined years of teaching experience as well as our work as educational consultants who support middle and secondary teachers around the country, we've witnessed up close the ways in which these Activator formats ignite students» attention and interest, maximize participation and drive well - paced lessons that deepen learning in meaningful ways.»

It represents an initial empirical effort to better understand interest groups — a central force in educational policymaking.