Sentences with phrase «by public school districts»

The choice options offered by public school districts, particularly magnets, are primarily used as tools to entice more affluent students to attend lower performing schools.

This additional funding is paid by the state, not by public school districts and is paid on a one - year lag.

Although the term «choice» is often associated with privately governed charter schools or private school voucher proposals, the vast majority of schools of choice are operated by public school districts.

These challenges are recognized by public school districts, which offer a complex system of support, including professional development for school counselors, to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.

NSBA letter «Helping Students Succeed Through the Power of School Choice» asks the U.S. House of Representative subcommittee hearing to review the options provided by public school districts such as local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to military academies and those schools offering STEM.

These studies show, consistently, that parental schools of choice not controlled by public school districts 1) are usually prohibited by law from screening out students based on admission exams, 2) use ability tracking less frequently than traditional public schools even when, legally, they can, and 3) may use ability tracking, but when they do, it is less likely to have a negative effect on the achievement of low - track students.

A significant group of students has indicated interest in school or mental health counseling licensure at the master's level in order to become eligible to be hired by public school districts, early childhood programs, or mental health facilities.

Launched in 2011, the National Summer Learning Project is looking at whether and how large - scale summer learning programs led by public school districts can help benefit children in low - income urban communities.

The total number of charter schools this fall is 276, with 100 of those authorized by public school districts; the state doesn't limit the number of charters districts can open.

State funds are allocated per school based on the October ADM and administered by the public school district.

Charter schools are self - managed public schools that must either be approved by public school districts or by the state under an appeal.

Cyber charters are similar to regular charter schools in many ways: they are independent, public schools sponsored by public school districts or the state department of education.

In its letter, NSBA took the opportunity to inform the conversation about the efficacy of school choice on student achievement and school performance and highlight several options that are currently offered by public school districts; from local magnet schools and charter schools authorized by local school boards to public specialty schools, such as military academies and those offering specialized curricula for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

All beginning teachers holding a level I New Mexico teaching license and employed in a New Mexico public school district, charter school, or state agency shall successfully complete a one to three year beginning teacher mentorship program provided by the public school district, charter school or state agency.

They would be established either by public school districts or by nonprofit organizations.

The National Summer Learning Project, supported by the Wallace Foundation, is the largest study ever to look at whether and how large - scale, voluntary summer learning programs offered by public school districts can help improve educational outcomes.

This guide is based on lessons from the National Summer Learning Project (NSLP), the largest study ever to look at whether and how large - scale, voluntary summer learning programs offered by public school districts can help improve educational outcomes for children.