Sentences with phrase «better education system»

It soon became a popular destination for freed African - American slaves looking for a better education system and infrastructure, but the arrival of «Negro Districts» in the late 1920s set Clarksville in a downward spiral.

Thanks to my work with Thrive, now I know investing in early education is one of the keys to a better education system, healthier children, and stronger communities.

Some argue that school choice will ultimately result in a better education system, as families gravitate to schools that perform well.

In order to deliver a better education system for students and teachers, we need to identify what's working, and what is dragging us back.

Proponents of school choice often argue that it's the path to a better education system.

Indiana citizens deserve a better education system than they get from the current administration.

«The real goal is to bring something to the table that legislators, policy makers can use to create a better education system in Michigan,» Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson said.

This is just the start, but it's an important first step in helping build a better education system and fairer society which puts pupils at its heart so they all have a chance to succeed.»

The report assesses Clark County's education landscape, identifies the barriers to adding more high - quality charters, and recommends actions that everyone involved in education — the state and district, policymakers, advocates, and funders — must take to ensure a better education system.

«Every child should have the opportunity to achieve well in all subjects, it's time for the government to work with us to build a better education system that works for every child, education professionals and the wider society.»

However there are several quotes from the research that has me as a father and concerned education advocate asking questions of whether this study is aligned with educators in both charter and traditional schools and reform proponents and parents working toward a better education system in our communities, cities, and ultimately nationwide.

Obama Says the Future of U.S. Economy Depends on a Better Education System By Roger Runningen - Sep 27, 2010 President Barack Obama said U.S. public education systems should extend the school year and weed out the worst - performing teachers because the future of the nation's economy depends on a more educated workforce.

Passionate teachers having professional discussions about what is best for kids leads to a better education system.

This book — short, dense, and likely to be particularly prized by those who love tables full of statistics, though the prose is very clear — is an important contribution to the growing collection of high - quality studies finding that greater accountability, autonomy, and choice do, indeed, make for a better education system and greater student learning.

Dr Napthine said the Coalition Government had a comprehensive plan to build a better education system for a smarter Victoria.

This gutsy girl takes the chance to rail against drill - and - kill and dares to ask for a better education system.

Germany has lower rates of family break - up and a better education system, less immigration and a more durable record on skills, higher living standards and less housing volatility.

Norman Seabrook, the president of the Correction Officers» Benevolent Association and a nationally recognized labor official, civic leader and reformer, said to Feerick: «As a community district leader for many years, you have demonstrated a strong commitment to fighting for affordable housing, to creating a better education system, quality health care, and achieving economic stability.

And this will be a better education system for our children.

What thinking and feeling person would want to share the name of those who seem to fight tooth and nail for the sanctity of life by protecting the unborn but refuse to help better our education system or quality of life for those not as well off.

Australia's affordable homes, combined with its reputation for clean air and a good education system, have made the country an attractive investment opportunity for Chinese investors with deep pockets, reports... Ler mais >

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School funding's been decimated by the recession and by taxpayers who want the best education system in the world but don't want to pony up the taxes to pay for it.

It also has among the lowest crime rates, lowest rates of teen pregnancies, the best education systems, and the highest reported individual happiness in the world.

I have been to Africa, where we are building better education systems as well as helping fight corruption, poverty and disease.

David Cameron will identify discipline, «freedom for schools» and «high expectations» as the key factors that make for a good education system as he opens one of the first «free» schools today.

But whether it is upstate of downstate, the best long term economic development strategy is to have the best education system in the world, period and that is our focus.

With this in mind, I've long supported opportunity scholarships, which allow students transfer from underperforming schools to higher achieving schools where they can take advantage of the best our education system has to offer.

«Teacher retention and a reward systems that values staff rather than penalising them are key to the long term and sustainable success of a good education system and more Trusts, as well the Secretary of State, should take note of the approach introduced at TSAT schools.»

The announcement builds on the government's record of 1.9 million more children now in good or outstanding schools than in 2010, England's pupils now amongst the world's best readers and GCSE and A levels reformed to match the best education systems in the world.

If the superintendents of failing school districts were as adept at fixing schools as they are at making excuses for their poor performance, America would have the best education system in the world.

Schools Minister Nick Gibb said his statement to the House of Commons that: «We (DfE) want new GCSEs to set expectations which match those of the best education systems in the world, with rigorous assessment that provides a reliable measure of students» achievement.

For two decades, Marc Tucker's research has focused on the policies and practices of the countries with the best education systems.

A recent report, Opening up Opportunities: Education Reforms in Poland by Maciej Jakubowski of the Evidence Institute, University of Warsaw, illustrates why Poland has one of the best education systems in Europe and why their reform practices are working.

For two decades, his research has focused on the policies and practices of the countries with the best education systems.

Authored by Australian researcher Ben Jensen, the report finds that many of the world's best education systems are providing current and future school leaders with leadership development that is specifically tailored to their unique context, mirrors their day - to - day responsibilities and is focused on real - world problems facing those in the profession.

Just 30 or 40 years ago, the US had both the best education system (comparatively) and highest level of social / economic mobility of any country.

What do you learn when you take some of the United States» best teachers to a country that reportedly has one of the best education systems in the world?

We frequently hear that the best education systems systematically recruit new student teachers from the top 10 per cent of their applicant pool.

Neither side's self - interest is perfectly aligned with the goal of bettering our education system.

Singapore has one of the best education systems in the world, according to international assessments.

Canada has joined the top ranks of the world's best education system - and its secret weapon has been fairness.

Similarly, if a good education system is in place for the next generation of children, the likelihood of societal stability is greatly increased.

They succeed, I think, at giving a rounded, nuanced and coherent picture of a very complex system, one that merits serious study by anyone who is responsible for turning a good education system into a great one or who is advising such a person.

• Obama said that if we don't have the best education system in the world, we will lose our competitive edge over other countries.

Funded through a three - year $ 10.9 million Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the initiative is based on NISL's years of research on the leadership development strategies and structures in the world's best education systems and organizations.

Also, the state of Massachusetts is widely hailed as one of the best education systems in the country.

The new programme builds on that, taking in evidence from the best education systems around the world — as well as feedback from participants and schools - to deliver increased support, training and expertise.

«Our GCSE reforms will create gold - standard qualifications that match the best education systems in the world and allow young people to compete in an increasingly global workplace.

A Department for Education spokeswoman said: «We need to keep A-levels robust, rigorous and relevant to match the best education systems in the world and to keep pace with universities» demands.