Sentences with phrase «by social inequities»

Differences in academic achievement between demographic groups are frequently caused by social inequities while differences within the same group indicate different abilities.

Not exact matches

It doesn't imply that any particular CEO isn't worth the money, and it doesn't imply that any particular board is obligated to do the impossible, namely to «fix» the big problem of social inequity by paying its own CEO less.

This movement has meant a turning toward political stasis and a certain ruthless acceptance of social inequities as eternally ordained by the Deity.

No Christian writer of the New Testament, so far as our records reveal, ever faced the responsibility of applying high moral principles to preserving the institutions of society, administering governments, handling international relationships, prosecuting social reforms, or even mitigating by public measures the inequities of an economic system.1

Finally the assembly agreed on a number of guidelines for a new information order, including: the elimination of the imbalances and inequities brought on by media monopolies; a «better balanced dissemination of information and ideas»; freedom of the press and of information; and respect for each people's cultural identity and its right to inform the world about its «interests, aspirations and social and cultural values.

«We must support these well - founded wishes by targeting the underlying social and economic inequity and structural barriers that prevent women from achieving institutional birth.»

Their mission is to reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding support for African Americans by building foundational networks of support and strengthening systems to overcome historical, societal and social barriers to breastfeeding success.

The motion, which took party leaders by surprise, said there was a risk that the new schools would increase «social divisiveness and inequity in a system that is already unfair».

As with many of the previous films made by the prolific Belgian duo, their tenth narrative feature reveals the devastating effects of social inequities, which brutally entangle those who too often remain fundamentally invisible and entirely unknown.

The action implications of these findings, as well as some of the dos noted earlier, are to promote a genuine and broad sense of inclusiveness by educating for true understanding of diversity, especially as manifest in one's own school, to ensure that school codes of conduct and core values are integrated into everyday routines, including opportunities for student reflection and feedback on student report cards (versus being relegated to statements in handbooks or on web sites), and to require that all students are given systematic training in social problem solving or related social - emotional skills and encouraged specifically to use those skills in finding alternatives to mistreating others, seeking help effectively, and upstanding in the presence of injustice and inequity.

Learning Exchanges catalyze individuals and teams to re-imagine how schools and communities can fully engage collective power for the benefit of children, youth, and families by reclaiming the purposes of education as academic, social - emotional, and civic; uniting the power of place and wisdom of local people; redefining professional learning as a hopeful process that engages the heart, mind, & spirit; and taking actions to eliminate inequity and injustice in schools and communities.

Blackstone Valley Prep is committed to the academic success, social and emotional growth, and health and wellness of 100 % of scholars in an intentionally diverse school that celebrates the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, and sexual - orientation differences of our scholars, staff, and families by actively engaging in courageous conversations about the value of peoples» differences; raising awareness of self and society's structural inequities; and empowering all people to engage in an open and honest dialogue with an active voice.

MindShift explores how learning is impacted by technology, discoveries about how the brain works, poverty and inequities, social and emotional practices, assessments, digital games, design thinking and music, among many other topics.

However, in addition to issues of pay inequity and social standing, research has found that many beginning teachers who leave the profession are simply overwhelmed by the actualities of the job, especially those aspects related to classroom management and behavior (Ingersoll & Smith, 2003).

Greg Lindquist constructs an image cycle of social inequity in the face of environmental desecration, playing a requiem above a baseline of spoilt nature caused by corporate self - interest.

By bringing together these voices, Lico aims to provoke a larger conversation about the social engineering of inequity.

The work here is powerful and, by simply assembling it in a few interconnected rooms, I get a sense of what is at stake in the increasing social and economic inequity of our political reality.

Inspired by contemporary artists using their work to address social and political inequities, the issue will reflect on the importance of access to culture, and the power of art and artists to expand access to healthcare, education, and more.

Greg Lindquist, a painter and regular Brooklyn Rail contributor, constructs an image cycle of social inequity in the face of environmental desecration, playing a requiem above a baseline of spoilt nature caused by corporate self - interest.

For «Hope Hippo,» an installation by the artist pair Allora and Calzadilla, a performer will sit atop a sculpture of a hippopotamus, reading from a newspaper and blowing a whistle each time he or she finds a story about social inequity.

«Egalitarian communitarians,» by the same logic, readily embrace the most dire climate - change forecasts because they perceive exactly the same thing but take delight at the prospect of radical limits on commerce, industry, and markets, which in their eyes are the source of myriad social inequities.

Mary Evelyn Tucker, one of the most eloquent voices of the eco-spiritual movement, spoke at the U.N. about the daunting challenges faced by 21st - century humanitarians: widespread environmental degradation, crippling poverty, social inequities and unrestrained militarism.

Bubup Wilam supports families by assisting them to address the complex issues they face as a result of social inequities manifested by the oppressed position Aboriginal people hold in this country.

The consequences will not only be unsustainable increasing health care costs, but increasing health inequities, particularly those impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Australians, and increasing community suffering due to the impact of chronic diseases - most of which are preventable by improving physical and social environments to make it easier for Australians to improve diet, increase physical activity, moderate alcohol intake and stop smoking.

Government can also address inequity and division within communities by implementing the ideas and opportunities included in the Social Justice Package that was designed to be put into effect in conjunction with the operation of the NTA.

Employing sociocultural and critical perspectives, broadly, her research interests include understanding the impact of structural inequities in the lived experiences of marginalized populations and how ideologies, policies, and practices adopted by programs might serve to reproduce or disrupt social stratification.

Education Matters: The Impacts of Systemic Inequity in Vermont examines the impacts of rising social inequality on Vermont students and student achievement by looking at indicators like standardized test scores, school size, disciplinary practices, out - of - school time, and graduation... Continue Reading

No wonder there is a growing backlash against Social Emotional Learning by those who see it being co opted as a low - cost way by many conservatives to avoid providing adequate economic support to schools and as an excuse to avoid discussion of income and wealth inequity.

She is fascinated by how Sound Discipline bridges the gap between individual and social change by giving communities tools for reflecting on their own and others» mindsets, assumptions, and behaviors in a way that undoes the patterns and systems that so often perpetuate inequity and marginalization.

We also know that the health disparities and inequities experienced by Aboriginal peoples are rooted in racism and marginalization, dislocation, and social exclusion.