Sentences with phrase «by schools and educators»

Third, the lack of relationship between «better» standards and achievement might be caused by low levels of compliance by schools and educators rather than the unreliable judgment of experts.

Not exact matches

He was fascinated by the career of Frank Macchiarola, New York City's schools chancellor from 1978 to 1983 and a legendary educator who pushed for integration and better performance in public schools.

If a dozen different public school systems were to embark on a five - year experiment as part of a larger nation - wide experiment encouraged by federal dollars, local teams of educators, parents and community leaders would need to devise appropriate local models.

Jonathan Kozol is celebrated in educator - land for his tear - jerking accounts of how poor kids get cheated by the tightwad public schools and the miserable, selfish, capitalist society of the United States.

Bad school memories were the hot topic at a recent party hosted by David Dancer for GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, with guests such as New York's, a social worker and educator of the year for 2009.

Of course, The Laurels and The Cedars are just two schools and much more could be said about the good work that is being done in schools across the country, about the sterling work done by Catholic home educators, and about a range of other initiatives including the steady growth of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the projects arising out of Stratford Caldecott's two books on education: Beauty for Truth's Sake and Beauty in the Word.

Again, the questions raised by Roman Catholic educators about their own schools and methods often run parallel to those of Protestants and their reflections are helpful to the latter.

So it is a case of agreeing to disagree and of seeking to reduce conflict by allowing educators to create distinctive schools and allowing parents to choose among those schools without financial penalty.

It has been nurtured in many ways: by research into basic issues in theological education underwritten by competitive grants offered by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.; by the work of some theological educators commissioned by the Endowment to think about these questions; and by a series of seminars and conferences convened by the ATS to discuss some of the results of this research and reflection.

The real issue is not the threat such projects pose to the authority of the home and school, but the fact that young people come to high school so dismally uninformed religiously by home and church that responsible educators feel obliged to take up the task.

The Institute offers a series of video - based online courses on key operational areas of school food, taught by Chef Ann Cooper, internationally recognized author, chef, educator, public speaker, and advocate of healthy food for all children.

A new study by Culinary Visions Panel surveyed culinary educators and students about topics, techniques and trends that are being taught in culinary schools around the country.

Both schools use Project Re-ED's «Re-Education» principles, developed by renowned psychologist, educator and university administrator Nicholas Hobbs, as the basis for their methods of reaching out to students.

Waldorf School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the child.

■ Resources: A Second Classroom: Parent Teacher Relationships in a Waldorf School by Torin M. Finser; Creative Discipline, Connected Family by Lou Harvey - Zahra Hellene Brodsky - Blake, MA has been a Waldorf educator for 22 years, serving in parent - tot, nursery, kindergarten and grades one through three.

But what we heard during our interviews with parents and educators is that middle - schoolers today are bombarded by outside pressures.

If the government wished, they could already find the names of most home educators by comparing the Child Benefit records with the private and state school attendance records.

But with increasing dissatisfaction over the high - stakes testing currently consuming mainstream education; the growing recognition of the many benefits a child receives through experiences with art, movement, and nature; a concern over a reliance on technology by younger and younger students; and the news that leaders in the high - tech industry are touting the lifelong benefits of low - tech Waldorf schools in educating their own children, more and more parents and educators are taking a closer look at the Waldorf approach and what it has to offer.

Number Sound Boxes by Munchkins and Moms My Five Senses Book by Still Playing School 5 Senses Theme Activities for Preschool by The Preschool Toolbox Blog Exploring the Alphabet with Your 5 Senses by Growing Book by Book Winter Theme Alphabet Sensory Bin by The Educators» Spin On It My Christmas 5 Senses Book by Life Over C's Exploring the Senses Using Cardboard Tubes by Capri + 3

«Based on research and experience, more and more local districts are rejecting the use of ineffective strategies like corporal punishment as an acceptable form of school discipline in favor of effective techniques, like the Positive Behavioral Support system favored by most educators,» said Vitaglione.

In K - 12 education, teachers, educators, and school leaders can create environments in the classroom that change students» mindsets by implicitly and explicitly giving them messages around belonging and possibility.

Educators or high school and university student groups of more than 10 people should pre-register as a group visit, by calling [phone].

Staff development work, educator classes and other school programs are facilitated by Certified Trainers.

This proposal would provide the resources to help states implement those important reforms and support the expansion of access to quality child care programs staffed by early educators that can provide developmentally appropriate services that promote the healthy development and school readiness of young children

Apple Tree Alphabet Letter Match — Still Playing School Apple Piece Names — Preschool Powol Packets Apple Addition within 5 Dough Strips — Sea of Knowledge Fingerprint Apple Counting Activity — Messy Little Monster Red apple number bonds to 10 — Rainy Day Mum Apple Tree Playdough — Clare's Little Tots Apple picking sticky wall — views from a Step stool Baked Apples — Witty Hoots Caramel Apple Pops - The Moments at Home Apple Stack Game and Snack - Toddler Approved Jumping Apple Seeds - JDaniel4's Mom Apple Theme STEM Activity for Preschoolers — The Educators» Spin On It Glitter Apple Stamping — My Bored Toddler Apple Tree Tracing Page - Mama Smiles Apple Farm Song with Movement — My Storytime Corner Ten Red Apples: Number Words Activities - Growing Book by Book Apple Tree Gross Motor Game — Inspiration Laboratories Apple Sewing — CrArty Kids Visual Perception Apple Activity — The OT Toolbox

IHCPs should be written by the school nurse in collaboration with the student, family, educators, and healthcare care providers.2 Every student with a confirmed diagnosis of food allergy and medical orders should have an IHCP.3

Many British home educators, who start by using structure a bit like a school day, find themselves veering more and more to autonomous child - led learning, exploring new topics together, and following the child's own need to learn at their own rate.

The Georgia PTA, which is led by Cherokee County's own Lisa - Marie Haygood as its President, presents statewide awards to outstanding educators and school PTAs at its summer conference.

The Institute offers a series of video - based online courses on key operational areas of school food, taught by Chef Ann Cooper, internationally recognized author, chef, educator, public speaker, and advocate of healthy food for all children.

Footage of educators, policy makers, and young people at the center of our film is complemented by a rich spectrum of individuals who are important to school lunch policy and administration but who are rarely included in popular discourse on the subject.

The Orfalea Fund helped to bring about new standards in early childhood education, school food, and disaster readiness by doing in - depth research, taking risks to discover what works, bringing together dedicated partners to execute programs, and helping families, educators, and policy - makers raise their expectations for a healthier, more resilient community.

«Updated healthy school meal standards were created based on the expert advice of pediatricians and nutrition experts and are being widely embraced by students, parents, educators, and nutrition professionals.

Button Box ABC creations from Rainy Day Mum Learning Your Name with the Corduroy Book from Growing Book by Book Teddy Bear Button Counting Activity from Mom Inspired Life Corduroy's Button Sensory Bin from Preschool Powol Packets Button Stacking from Still Playing School Corduroy Math: Learning with Buttons from I Can Teach My Child Teddy Bear Number Button Matching from 3 Dinosaurs Teddy Bear Picnic Dessert Idea from The Educators» Spin On It Pre-Writing Fun Inspired By Corduroy from Toddler Approved Build - A-Corduroy Shape Identification Craft from Sugar, Spice and Glitter Colorful Friendship Bracelets from Mama Miby Book Teddy Bear Button Counting Activity from Mom Inspired Life Corduroy's Button Sensory Bin from Preschool Powol Packets Button Stacking from Still Playing School Corduroy Math: Learning with Buttons from I Can Teach My Child Teddy Bear Number Button Matching from 3 Dinosaurs Teddy Bear Picnic Dessert Idea from The Educators» Spin On It Pre-Writing Fun Inspired By Corduroy from Toddler Approved Build - A-Corduroy Shape Identification Craft from Sugar, Spice and Glitter Colorful Friendship Bracelets from Mama MiBy Corduroy from Toddler Approved Build - A-Corduroy Shape Identification Craft from Sugar, Spice and Glitter Colorful Friendship Bracelets from Mama Miss

Public schools across Long Island and other metro area suburbs already are winning high grades — and they've barely begun opening their doors — according to results of a back - to - school poll by Phi Delta Kappa, a global organization of professional educators.

The vacancy at Henninger will be filled by Brian Kavanagh, a local educator who most recently served as executive director of education and personnel for the Oswego City School District.

The New York State Teacher of the Year Program is administered by the New York State Education Department and sponsored by New York State United Teachers (NYSUT); United Federation of Teachers (UFT); New York State Parents and Teachers Association (NYSPTA); New York State Association for School Curriculum Development (NYSASCD); New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA); School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS); New York State Association of Teacher Educators (NYSATE); New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NYACTE); Voya Financial; the SMARTer Kids Foundation; SMART Technologies and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).

The terrific video above, created by insideschools.org, takes you through the steps with advice from high school students and educators.

He ticked off a list of school governance reforms the union is pushing for in Albany: don't allow the citywide Panel for Educational Policy to be controlled by one person; give Community Education Councils a real voice, especially concerning co-locations; and require that the schools chancellor be an educator.

«By rewarding donations that support public schools, providing tax credits for teachers when they purchase classroom supplies out of pocket, and easing the financial burden on families who send their children to independent, parochial or out - of - district public schools, we can make a fundamental difference in the lives of students, families and educators across the state,» he said.

The vote — an abrupt about - face in policies pushed by Cuomo and the Regents in recent years — was the latest in a series of state responses to rising public opposition against Albany's direction on school curricula, testing and educator evaluations.

Pointing to more than $ 40 million owed to local schools in the 43rd Council District, including $ 4 million owed to his own alma maters P.S. 185 and J.H.S. 259, Brannan has mounted an online social media campaign calling on parents and educators to see education dollars owed to individual schools using a new database created by advocates.

At 9 a.m., NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña will deliver brief remarks at a professional development for bilingual educators, hosted by the DOE's Division of English Language Learners and Student Support, Fordham University, 441 E. Fordham Rd., the Bronx.

At 8:30 a.m., educators representing 11 state - supported schools serving deaf, blind and severely physically disabled students will kick off their lobby day, where they'll ask lawmakers to treat the students equally and increase state funding by 4.8 percent — the same percentage increase Cuomo has recommended for public school districts in his proposed 2015 - 16 executive budget, 3rd Floor Terrace, Legislative Office Building, Albany.

By partnering with schools and educators from throughout New York, we can teach students about the challenges we face and help them learn how to work together to solve them.»

Guests at the 10 - year celebration in the Cutler Union at the Memorial Art Gallery enjoyed a silent auction featuring high - end items like 5 nights in NYC, restaurant and spa gift baskets, and music played by city school educators Steve Copeland, Vito Cricati and Greg Detwiler.

If elected, Mr. Giardina pledged to evaluate current law enforcement programs and policies for interdiction and intervention; support 12 - step programs for addiction recovery; double the number of children and teenagers involved in after - school and sports programs sponsored by schools and faith and community - based groups; establish mentorship, apprenticeship, and internship programs that link East Hampton's youth with year - round homeowners and those who visit seasonally; create a volunteer program for those in recovery to be reintegrated into the job market; triple the number of police, firefighters, educators, and medical personnel trained to administer Narcan, and investigate the establishment of an easy - access residential treatment facility available as an alternative or supplement to incarceration.

Long Island's public schools, after more than $ 80 million spent on cleanup, repairs and renovations from damage caused by Superstorm Sandy, still lack adequate safeguards against flooding and power losses that caused massive disruptions of classes five years ago, educators said.

Educators and advocates will gather at the Independent Charter School Symposium to refocus on the original purpose of charters and counter negative publicity drawn by bigger networks.

A group led by Christina Johnson, an educator and local resident, applied to the SUNY Charter Schools Institute earlier this year to establish the Mohawk Valley Community Charter School within the Utica School District to serve elementary - aged children.

The applications are then reviewed by a panel of state educational leaders from various professional associations, including the School Administrators Association of N.Y. State; N.Y. State United Teachers; the United Federation of Teachers; and the N.Y. State Parent Teacher Association, along with the assistant provost for educator preparation at the State University of New York (SUNY).