Sentences with phrase «class leaders among»

If you wish to present convincing arguments for your editorial point, try finding a few class leaders among the athletes at such strongholds of learning as USC, Oklahoma, Miami (Fla.), N.C. State, Arizona, Auburn, LSU, Kentucky, etc..

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Anbang has been a leader among insurers when it comes to using so - called wealth management products, a class of lightly regulated investments that promise higher rates of return than conventional investments, but that also carry higher risks that may or may not be disclosed.

A testy exchange on the Senate floor between IDC member Marisol Alcantara and Deputy Minority Leader Mike Gianaris that was tinged with allegations about race and class does not augur well for a reconciliation among the chamber's Democrats anytime soon.

In his remarks, Ibori, who called for unity among Urhobo leaders, particularly the political class, said he bore no grudges against anybody over his travails which led to his conviction in the UK.

Later, my confidence blossomed further when I was chosen to be a TA for the data visualization class and learned how to be an effective leader among my peers.

This could translate to expanded pre-K, more computers or better technology, greater professional development and mentoring opportunities for teachers and school leaders, increased instructional support, more teachers and reduced class sizes, among other educational opportunities - to - learn.

State leaders want to include more meaningful measurements along with test scores such as absenteeism among kindergartners, how many high school freshmen pass enough classes to be on track to graduate, and the share of high school graduates who go on to college.

For instance, schools participating in the Carnegie Foundation's Student Agency Improvement Community, a network of researchers and practitioners applying the science of learning mindsets to daily classroom practice, have seen stronger outcomes among low - income black and Latino students since implementing interventions focused on learning mindsets.34 Equal Opportunity Schools, a national nonprofit organization, has also partnered with school, county, and district leaders to increase the number of black and Latino students enrolled in advanced placement courses and has seen gains in both participation and passage rates as a result.35 In addition, several studies show that learning mindsets interventions can reduce the effects of stereotype threat among female, black, and Latino students in math and science classes.36

Thirty years after being labeled the worst school district in the nation and after two decades of fiscal crisis, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) welcomed more than 381,000 students back to class last month as a leader among the nation's urban school districts.

Over many decades, even before today's term for it was coined, school leaders have attempted myriad strategies for redressing «achievement gaps» among and between students across race, language, class, and other identities.

Even among these excellent choices, the new Porsche 718 Boxster is at the top of its game and a class leader.

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Six - Hour Race Report Both Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs among the GTE Pro leaders after first quarter of Le Mans LE MANS, France (June 17, 2017)-- Corvette Racing's pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs were in the top - six of the GTE Pro class Saturday after the first six hours at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

As Benz notes, U.S. E-Class Wagon buyers have among the «most affluent customer profiles of any vehicle in the Mercedes - Benz portfolio,» joining the S - Class Coupe as Mercedes - Benz USA's demographic leader.

This move elevates BMW Malaysia from having the shortest warranty coverage among premium brands in the country to become a clear class - leader is this aspect.

New Fusion is expected to deliver best - in - class fuel economy across customers» choice of gasoline, hybrid and plug - in hybrid sub-segments, delivering on Ford's commitment to be the fuel - efficiency leader — or among the leaders — with each new model brought to market.

Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner in the No. 4 Corvette C7.R ran among the leaders early and often before finishing fifth in class after Gavin was hit from behind and spun off track late in the race.

The number of seats aside, there's no denying the Koleos has a spacious and comfortable interior, with rear kneeroom among the class leaders and plenty of headroom in the front and back seats, even for tall adults.

In the 50 -50-split third row, the seating position and leg room are among the leaders in the class in numbers and real comfort.

Fuel Economy: The Camry is among the class leaders in fuel economy.

In almost every way, it stands among the class leaders of the luxury small car segment, starting with its first - rate cabin.

These figures represent superior acceleration performance, ranked among the leaders of front wheel drive vehicles in this class.

* A New Way to Experience the Critically - Acclaimed Ghost Recon Series o Eye - popping 3D cutscenes and in - game effects, where enemies and objects appear to be jumping out at you o Use the Touch Screen for quick and easy mini-map navigation * Try to Thwart the Ultranationalists» Evil Plans in a Deep and Credible Tom Clancy Scenario o Explore various environments with an Eastern European flavor o Story mode with 37 missions for more than 30 hours of gameplay o Unlock 20 challenging «skirmish» missions with 3 levels of difficulty * Train and Manage the Best Special Ops Unit o Choose among six unique classes, each with their own special skills: Commando, Sniper, Recon, Engineer, Gunner and Medic o Unlock new skills and equipment by progressing in the game o Equip your ghosts with the most advanced combat gear - and even drones * Challenge Your Friends — Eleven one - on - one duel maps on a single 3DS that let you determine who the real special ops squad leader is.

A leader in regional and global computer modeling of the Earth's climate and water cycles, Ruby Leung is among 106 new members — elected worldwide — to the 2017 class of the National Academy of Engineering.

Ms. Basaria, an associate at Todd & Weld, was among the inaugural class of the Massachusetts Bar Association's Leadership Academy in 2017, which offers emerging leaders in the legal profession training and resources to help broaden their leadership skills.

Jon Foreman is a Partner and the leader of Harrison Pensa LLP's Plaintiff - side Class Actions Practice Group with an emphasis on securities law, financial services, competition law, consumer law, product law, and pensions among other areas.

I am a very, very lucky lawyer, and I have been mentored and inspired by a great many lawyers, too many to list but among them: my late uncle, Daniel Golden, a solo practitioner in my hometown much respected in his jurisdiction, who rose in his career to be elected President of his State Bar and was still practicing at 90; the first partner to whom I was assigned, the late Robert Rosenman, then Managing Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore and a legendary US securities lawyer and practice leader, who taught me to think critically and the importance of attention to detail; Dame Rosalyn Higgins, later President of the International Court of Justice but long before that I was in the first class that she taught at the London School of Economics, whom I found inspiring both for her achievements and her person; and latterly Lord Woolf, former Lord Chief Justice, who has provided inspiration and encouragement for our P.R.I.M.E. Finance project consistent with so many other inspiring contributions he has tirelessly made to the profession.

Class size is set at a 25 person maximum and it is an excellent opportunity to make quality contacts among leaders in the field.

Boston partner and deputy leader of the firm's Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice Danielle Pelot is among the Boston Business Journal's 2015 «40 Under 40» class.

Among the U.S. apartment quality spectrum, Class A product has been the usual leader for occupancy rates and rent growth.