Sentences with phrase «conducted by a middle school»

The author describes a lesson on Shakespeare's Sonnet 65 conducted by a middle school English teacher, who incorporates writing as an important precursor to classroom discussion.

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On Monday, the board discussed possible funding sources for several building projects: additions and renovations of Mill Creek Elementary School, Geneva Middle School South (the city's original middle school) and the Friendship Station (a joint preschool program conducted by the school and park distrSchool, Geneva Middle School South (the city's original middle school) and the Friendship Station (a joint preschool program conducted by the school and park distrMiddle School South (the city's original middle school) and the Friendship Station (a joint preschool program conducted by the school and park distrSchool South (the city's original middle school) and the Friendship Station (a joint preschool program conducted by the school and park distrmiddle school) and the Friendship Station (a joint preschool program conducted by the school and park distrschool) and the Friendship Station (a joint preschool program conducted by the school and park distrschool and park districts).

PlantingScience (PS) is an online platform where middle and high school students reflect with scientists on plant - based research projects designed and conducted by the students in their classrooms.

The contest, open to U. S. students in grades 6 - 12, will recognize top chemistry projects being conducted by middle and high school students — the scientists of tomorrow.

As one example of the prevalence of the problem, a survey conducted by I - Safe America, an Internet safety organization, found that 37 percent of 1,500 middle - school children questioned acknowledged being bullied or threatened online.

A study conducted by Fordham University researchers found that reading and math scores on standardized tests are higher at IS 218 than at comparable middle schools.

Clarence Edwards Middle School: Success Through Transformation - Case study conducted by National Center on Time & Learning (NCTL) on how ELT started at Edwards Middle School and its results

According to surveys conducted by the Attleboro Public Schools, retention rates — holding students back — in grades 2 - 8 decreased by more than 43 percent, special education referrals dropped by more than 55 percent, and discipline and suspensions — especially in the middle schools — declined significantly, while attendance rates improved for both students and teSchools, retention rates — holding students back — in grades 2 - 8 decreased by more than 43 percent, special education referrals dropped by more than 55 percent, and discipline and suspensions — especially in the middle schools — declined significantly, while attendance rates improved for both students and teschools — declined significantly, while attendance rates improved for both students and teachers.

According to the three - year study, which is being conducted by the Santa Monica, Calif. - based RAND Corp., majorities of elementary and middle school science and math teachers in all three states report in surveys that they are making positive changes in the classroom by focusing on their states» academic standards or searching for better teaching methods.

«The format was introduced by Walter McKenzie, creator of The One And Only Surfaquarium, who conducted a WebQuest workshop for the teachers at our school as well as teachers at the Academy for the Middle Years, a nearby public school.

The 2017 Corporate Learning Pulse survey, conducted by Financial Times IE Business School Corporate Learning Alliance (FT IE Corporate Learning Alliance), reveals 4 key insights into corporate learning in Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and China.

The review of 12 of the most popular middle school science textbooks, conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, lists specific errors in science textbooks in the hope of helping publishers avoid similar mistakes in the future, according to John L. Hubisz, a co-author of the report.

The annual survey on crime, violence, and discipline in public schools — conducted in 2003 - 04 by the National Center for Education Statistics, an arm of the U.S. Department of Education — based its findings on questionnaires mailed to principals at 3,743 elementary, middle, and high schools across the United States.

The study of middle school students in the Wake County, North Carolina public school system (WCPSS), the 16th - largest public school district in the United States (146,687 current students), was conducted by economist Finley Edwards.

The study, released Wednesday by Stanford University's Center for Research on Education Outcomes, which has conducted extensive research on charters across the nation, also concludes that significant improvements in charter school performance over time is rare among middle and high schools, though it occurs more often in elementary schools.

This was corroborated by a national survey we conducted with over 1,000 middle school students: 81 percent said they heard kids saying mean things to one another every single day.

Based on the three - year study conducted by Wilson and Corbett in five Philadelphia middle schools, the authors conclude that successful school reform should become noticeable in what students say about school.

The study, conducted by researchers at New York University's Institute for Education and Social Policy, focused on elementary and middle school principals who attended the Aspiring Principals Program, the academy's hallmark institute.

The study — commissioned by the San Francisco district and conducted by Sean Reardon at Stanford — compared the progress of English - learners as they moved from kindergarten through elementary grades and into middle school by looking at their scores on California's annual English - language proficiency tests, the rates at which they were reclassified as English - fluent, and their scores on state exams.

For teacher evaluation pilot districts, DEAC members include: school board representative; elementary, middle, and high school teachers (as applicable given pilot participation); principal; superintendent; central office representative; administrator conducting evaluations; data coordinator; parent; and others as determined by the district.

For example, a meta - analysis of school - based and afterschool SEL programs found that participation improved elementary and middle school students» test scores by an average of 11 to 17 percentile points, decreased conduct problems, and increased students» problem - solving skills.17 Similarly, a meta - analysis of school - based SEL programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade found that participation improved students» academic performance by 11 percentile points, reduced their anxiety and stress, and increased their prosocial behavior.18 These programs were successful in all geographic locations, including urban, suburban, and rural school environments.19

In a» 17 - ’18 study conducted by an independent researcher at UCLA, middle school students using Sown To Grow earned significantly higher academic GPAs compared to a control group.

This project, funded by the National Institute of Justice and conducted in 30 New York City middle schools (6th & 7th grades), looked at precursors to teen dating violence, in particular sexual harassment, peer violence, and adolescent relationship violence.

A national study conducted by Mathematica Policy Research found that students attending KIPP middle schools made gains in reading, math, science, and social studies equal to 11 to 14 months of additional learning when compared to similar non-KIPP students.60 Similarly, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that students selected by lottery to attend Harlem Success Academy made significant gains in reading and math equal to 13 to 19 percent higher test achievement, compared to demographically similar students not selected via lottery.61

My Math (K - 5) and Math Connects were selected after a yearlong curriculum review conducted by teachers, administrators, and parents, under the direction of John Hall, assistant principal of Ecker Hill Middle School.

A longitudinal study conducted by Wellesley Centers for Women showed that Get Real works to delay sex among middle school school students, reinforces family communication and improves skills for healthy relationships.

This project, funded by the National Institute of Justice and conducted in 30 New York City middle schools (6th & 7th grades), looked at precursors to teen dating violence, in particular sexual harassment, peer violence, and adolescent relationship violence.

Together with her research partner, she has been conducting this, the first randomized, controlled trial of middle school students on the issue, with funding by the National Institute of Justice, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) since 2005.