Sentences with phrase «by teachers today»
As there are no text book answer for many of the educational and social challenges faced by teachers today, Greenfield's focus on the subjective provides scope for classroom teachers to share in the leadership of solution finding through collective inquiry.
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Teachers of Christian origins today are faced with a problem not unique to them — it is shared in some fashion by all teachers in the humanities — but nevertheless of pressing Teachers of Christian origins today are faced with a problem not unique to them — it is shared in some fashion by all teachers in the humanities — but nevertheless of pressing teachers in the humanities — but nevertheless of pressing urgency.
In a letter to parents seen by NBC 6, the school said: «Today, a difficult and necessary decision has been made regarding Ms Jocelyn Morffi, our first - grade teacher.
She was certainly really loved by the teachers, the staff and the parents; so it came as devestating news today when we found out».
These teachers are charged with using a biblical faith as a basis for illuminating today's world, and they are frustrated by the difficulty of interpreting first - century Eastern literature to a twentieth - century technological society.
One can well imagine a wisdom teacher like Jesus, son of Sirach, having much the same attitude towards those of his fellow Jews who were fascinated by apocalyptic, as an orthodox churchman today may feel towards some of the stranger Christian sects.
However, half of all Americans (51 %) and two - thirds of Republicans (64 %) do want a Sunday school teacher — or at least someone who shares their religious beliefs, according to a study released today by the Pew Research Center.
We need something that can fire contemplatives and other religious, priests, preachers, teachers, catechists, theologians, parents, youth leaders, «the men and women in the pew» and the youth of today's Church as they all do their bit to learn from God's Word and announce the Good News revealed by Jesus Christ in His words, miracles, Passion and Resurrection.
Maria, a terrarium expert and teacher, makes designing your own interior garden easy with step - by step photos, combined with all the information you need about the «it» plants of today — tillandsias (air plants), orchids, mosses, cacti, and succulents, along with terrarium ferns.
Today it is a centre of excellence for birth preparation, postnatal classes and complementary therapies led by only the most experienced teachers and practitioners.
These are the main results of the research carried out on a sample of 350 young girls and boys representing the Italian population aged 9 - 17 years old «Smartphones, social network and instant messaging services: challenges for children, parents and teachers» presented today in Rome at the «Global Trends in Online Safety: Creating a National Framework» conference, an event developed and co-hosted by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) and TIM.
The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, is marking World Teachers» Day today (Friday) by urging members to stand up for two teachers who have been arrested and imprisoned without a fair trial for campaigning for better rights for tteachers» union, is marking World Teachers» Day today (Friday) by urging members to stand up for two teachers who have been arrested and imprisoned without a fair trial for campaigning for better rights for tTeachers» Day today (Friday) by urging members to stand up for two teachers who have been arrested and imprisoned without a fair trial for campaigning for better rights for tteachers who have been arrested and imprisoned without a fair trial for campaigning for better rights for teachersteachers.
Disabled teachers are being held back in their careers, with the majority having experienced discrimination as a result of Government changes, according to a poll conducted today by the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union.
A coalition led by the New York State United Teachers and the Alliance for Quality Education is launching a direct mail campaign today slamming Democratic senators who voted «yes» on a budget resolution that included Gov. David Paterson's proposed education spending cuts.
Moody's Investors Service weighed in today on the nine - year contract deal reached by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYC teachers union, the UFT, saying that while the agreement «could eliminate» fiscal uncertainty by paving the way for other outstanding labor contracts, it also comes at a «large» cost and relies on assumptions that may or may not come to pass.
Commenting on today's speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer at Conservative Party Conference, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» uniTeachers, the largest teachers» uniteachers» union said:
Earlier today, Silver made a very friendly appearance before members of the Alliance for Quality Education — a group partially funded by the teachers union that often comes under fire from the Cuomo administration.
The measure is opposed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whose lobbying efforts today have already been setback after the GOP - led Senate announced it would take up Gov. Andrew Cuomo's teacher evaluation disclosure bill, a measure his office also opposes.
Responding to the launch of the Masters in Educational Practice (MEP) by the Welsh Government today, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in Wales, said:
Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, who addressed the conference, said: «The experiences shared by BME teachers today demonstrate that discrimination and unfair treatment of BME teachers and pupils is unfortunately still rife.
A real - time electronic poll of BME teachers attending the seminar found that: 78 % do not think the work and contribution of BME teachers is recognised and valued by schools; 58 % do not think treatment of BME teachers has improved in the last decade; Only 36 % feel outcomes for BME pupils have improved in the last decade; 98 % feel that racism continues to be a serious problem in the UK today; 53 % do not see themselves still being in the teaching profession in the next five years, with 31 % saying they are planning to change career and the rest saying they plan to retire or take a break from the profession.
While the super PAC backed by the statewide teachers union faltered in aiding Democrats in down - ballot state Senate races, the education reform group StudentsFirstNY is taking a victory lap today as the chamber will largely remain the same.
Commenting on reports of the announcements the Prime Minister will make at a Downing Street Summit today about action proposed to be taken against certain public service workers, including teachers, who fail to report sexual abuse of children and young people, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK said: «No one can fail but to be shocked by the horrific abuse of young girls revealed by recent investigations, including the Report today on Oxfordshire.
Commenting on today's speech by the Labour leader, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, saTeachers, the largest teachers» union, sateachers» union, said this:
Commenting on today's decision by the Lord Justice that last year's GCSE English results will not be regraded, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has beTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has beteachers» union, said: «It is very clear to the NUT and the other organisations who brought this action that a great injustice has been done.
Commenting on the research published today by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies has confirmed what the NUT has been saying since the Government announced its cuts prTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies has confirmed what the NUT has been saying since the Government announced its cuts prteachers» union, said: «The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies has confirmed what the NUT has been saying since the Government announced its cuts programme.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today detailed an agreement to guarantee every school district has a permanent teacher and principal evaluation system in place by June 1st.
Today's joint announcement by Mayor de Blasio and Comptroller Stringer clarifies a City budget accounting question regarding an obligation the City incurred in connection with the recent labor settlement with the United Federation of Teachers.
Commenting on the report published today by the NFER into how better part time and flexible working opportunities could support teacher retention, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT - The Teachers» Union, said: «Improving flexible working opportunities in teaching is certainly important in supporting teachers at all stages of their careers to remain the proTeachers» Union, said: «Improving flexible working opportunities in teaching is certainly important in supporting teachers at all stages of their careers to remain the proteachers at all stages of their careers to remain the profession.
Following the submission today of the NASUWT response to the Department for Education consultation on «Proposed Increases to Contributions for Members of the Teachers» Pension Scheme», Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The Coalition Government should tell the public the truth about why it is seeking to raid the pensions of millions of ordinary public service workers and why it is taxing public sector workers who are acting responsibly by trying to save for their retTeachers» Pension Scheme», Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The Coalition Government should tell the public the truth about why it is seeking to raid the pensions of millions of ordinary public service workers and why it is taxing public sector workers who are acting responsibly by trying to save for their retteachers» union in the UK, said: «The Coalition Government should tell the public the truth about why it is seeking to raid the pensions of millions of ordinary public service workers and why it is taxing public sector workers who are acting responsibly by trying to save for their retirement.
Today, the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, launches its online pension «ready reckoner» which allows teachers to calculate for themselves how hard they will be hit by the change.
Commenting on the speech by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «It is clear from this speech that the Deputy Prime Minister is now seeking to distance himself from unpopular and flawed policies which he and his ministers were complicit in introducing.»
The bill, backed by the teachers union, is expected to pass the Democratic - controlled Assembly today, the last day of state lawmakers» regular 2012 session.
The Legislature today, led by the Assembly, reached an agreement on a package of education proposals that will immediately increase state aid to schools, provide that teachers are evaluated on more than a single student test score and ensure local oversight of struggling schools,» United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrteachers are evaluated on more than a single student test score and ensure local oversight of struggling schools,» United Federation of Teachers President Michael MulgrTeachers President Michael Mulgrew said.
Teachers attending the LGBTI Teachers» Consultation Conference, organised by the NASUWT - The Teachers» Union today (Saturday) in Birmingham, raised concerns that progress on tackling discrimination and advancing equality has been rolled back or hampered as a result of changes in the political climate in the last 18 months.
he NASUWT, the largest teachers» Union today highlighted the discrimination faced by same sex married couples and civil partners with regard to their survivor pension benefits.
The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, today welcomed the Stakeholder Schools Report by the Fabian Society, as a major contribution to the debate on the future of schooling.
Commenting on the report published today by the Education Select Committee into PSHE and SRE in schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The NASUWT recognises that the Select Committee is trying to address a difficult and contentious issue.
Commenting on the data released today by the Department for Education on permanent and fixed - period exclusions of pupils during 2013 - 14, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The increase in the number of pupils suspended due to assaulting adults in schools is extremely worrying.
Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, has today written to the Secretary of State challenging the accuracy of an answer given by Lord Nash to a parliamentary question on the NASUWT's and NUT's current national industrial action.
Inequality in educational provision is set to increase for ethnic minority pupils, a research report published today by the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, has found.
The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, is marking Workers» Memorial Day today (Tuesday) by highlighting the continuing concerns about the Coalition Government's approach to health and safety, in particular its failure to address the hidden killer in our schools - asbestos.
Commenting on changes to A-Levels announced today by Ofqual, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «While there can always be modifications made to any examination system, the NUT believes that current A-Levels stand up very well when compared with qualifications internatTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «While there can always be modifications made to any examination system, the NUT believes that current A-Levels stand up very well when compared with qualifications internatteachers» union, said: «While there can always be modifications made to any examination system, the NUT believes that current A-Levels stand up very well when compared with qualifications internationally.
Commenting on today's announcement that the Government is to bring forward the effective date from which the state pension age will only become payable at 68, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT — The Teachers» Union said:, «Over recent years teachers have already faced hugely detrimental changes to their occupational pensions, compounded by year after year of real term cuts to thTeachers» Union said:, «Over recent years teachers have already faced hugely detrimental changes to their occupational pensions, compounded by year after year of real term cuts to thteachers have already faced hugely detrimental changes to their occupational pensions, compounded by year after year of real term cuts to their pay.
Chairwoman of the report Christine Gilbert said: «By 2020, today's four - year - olds will be entering higher education, training or work, and today's trainee teachers will be school leaders.
Commenting on Ed Milliband's announcement that a Labour Government will crack down on the exploitation of workers by agencies, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «Millions of agency workers, including supply teachers, will welcome today's commitment from Ed Milliband to get tough on unscrupulous agencies.
A survey by the NASUWT, released today, of over 1,400 supply teachers has found that nearly two thirds (65 %) have been asked to sign a contract or agreement with an umbrella or offshore organisation.
Commenting on today's announcements by Ed Balls on education, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» uniTeachers, the largest teachers» uniteachers» union said;
«The best education we can give to our children is the dignity and passion shown by teachers for their profession today.