Sentences with phrase «close the learning gap because»

Khan Academy isn't likely to close the learning gap because some kids, freed from the teach - to - the - middle plod of the usual classroom, gallop ahead.

Not exact matches

Singleton enrolled in the Technology, Innovation, and Education Program (TIE) because of her interest in race and achievement and to learn how technology might play a role in closing the achievement gap.

The idea of having two grades has its merits, because the separate grades can reveal the fact that a low - achieving school is very good at helping its students to close learning gaps through high growth.

Just as we would be reluctant to celebrate a school solely on the basis of its test scores, we would not acclaim schools strictly because they offer equitable learning opportunities, a positive learning environment, or excel at one of the eight other criteria we've identified as key to closing opportunity gaps.

We need to review the Common Core Standards, provide early learning opportunities, and accelerate the focus on reading K - 12 because reading proficiency equalizes the chance for job opportunities and closes the gap between socio - economic levels.

Thus, medication likely helps with the ADHD symptoms, but could not be expected to completely close the achievement gap because medication could not compensate for a learning disability.