Sentences with phrase «culture of high achievement»

ACT school leaders will be change agents building a culture of high achievement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and ensuring improved cultural integrity is a priority.

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They are at once chastened by the pettiness of their worldly loves — and elevated by a sense of divine transcendence that unites them not just with Christ, but also with the highest achievements of Russian culture.

• Murasaki Shikibu, The Diary of Lady Murasaki: Needless to say, The Tale of Genji is the greatest literary achievement of the glorious Heian period of Japanese high culture, and one of the greatest novels ever written, and so I win no points for needless obscurity here, but having recommended Lady Sarashina's journal above, I would be remiss in failing to recommend Lady Murasaki's equally (but very differently) lovely collection of vignettes and meditations and acute observations (and gossip).

For example, referring to the «institutional field of cultural production» that «rapidly and radically transformed... the rigid dichotomy between «high» and «low» «(for academics like Professor Rainey, dichotomies are always «rigid» and high art always needs scare quotes), he tells us that «Modernism's ambiguous achievement... was to probe the interstices dividing that variegated field and to forge within it a strange and unprecedented space for cultural production, one that did indeed entail a certain retreat from the domain of public culture, but one that also continued to overlap and intersect with the public realm in a variety of contradictory ways.»

Christianity, they say, is a religion of crisis, a judgment which regards even the highest achievements of human culture as vitiated by man's fallen nature and doomed to destruction.»

It is a small book, and the supporting sociological evidence is mainly referenced in the footnotes, but Greeley does propose evidence that, among other things, Catholics have, compared to non-Catholics, a significantly higher appreciation of the arts and high culture; they have more satisfaction and fun in sex; they better understand the uses of leisure; they have a deeper and more stable relationship to family and community; they have a greater respect for the life of the mind, with educational achievements reflecting that respect; and they understand the nuanced connections between freedom and authority.

«A Teachable Moment,» August 17, 2008 «While it is true that for decades the children of New Orleans toiled in a substandard school system, they have also continually faced countless other obstacles to success — inadequate health care, poorly educated parents, exposure to high rates of violent crime and a popular culture that often denigrates mainstream achievement.»

As the New York Times reported when Anderson took over, in June of 2011, «Cami Anderson faces the monumental task of rescuing an urban school system that has long been mired in low achievement, high turnover and a culture of failure, despite decades of state intervention.»

What remains to be seen is whether widespread public support for universal academic achievement can be maintained when the youth culture is against it, when significant fractions of young people are dropping out of high school, and when others are failing high - school exit examinations.

Among many affluent families who want their offspring to attend elite colleges, the school / home / culture values are quite well aligned, and as a group these youngsters have high levels of academic achievement.

We have to do something about that... I want high academic achievement, a culture of no excuses and an atmosphere of scholarship.»

In tackling this task, Feinberg says, they «backed into» the five essential tenets of the KIPP model: High Expectations (for academic achievement and conduct); Choice and Commitment (KIPP students, parents, and teachers all sign a learning pledge, promising to devote the time and effort needed to succeed); More Time (extended school day, week, and year); Power to Lead (school leaders have significant autonomy, including control over their budget, personnel, and culture); and Focus on Results (scores on standardized tests and other objective measures are coupled with a focus on character development).

One important goal included building leadership by identifying roles and styles required to improve the «instructional core»; considering beliefs, cultural changes, and education strategies to promote high student achievement; reflecting on the effects of race, class, and culture within the district.

In our first article on the STAR School - Placing importance on relationships - Sorensen recalled that the goal was to create a model that not only focused on culture, but also led to high levels of student achievement.

Many parents want high academic achievement for their own children and may not care about the culture of the school if their own children are doing well.

For this reason, I performed a variety of sensitivity tests for math achievement because the reliability of the math test across countries and cultures is usually considered higher than it is for reading or science.

According to the Times, Cami Anderson, all of 39 years old, «faces the monumental task of rescuing an urban school system [Newark] that has long been mired in low achievement, high turnover and a culture of failure, despite decades of state intervention.»

I have been charged with leading an entirely new staff and developing a culture of excellence where high student achievement and performance are the norm.

Decades of research on effective schools conclusively demonstrates that setting high standards and expectations for all children, but especially those most at - risk of academic failure, creates a more positive, inclusive school culture and raises their level of achievement.

Through relentless focus on student achievement, instilling a culture of success and college readiness, and leveraging instructional technology, Fannin County High School has increased its graduation rate by 25.2 %.

Highly influential school effectiveness studies120 asserted that effective schools are characterized by an climate or culture oriented toward learning, as expressed in high achievement standards and expectations of students, an emphasis on basic skills, a high level of involvement in decision making and professionalism among teachers, cohesiveness, clear policies on matters such as homework and student behaviors, and so on.121 All this implied changes in the principal «s role.

Dr. Leslie «s first priority was to change the prevailing culture of low expectations among educators in the district; his second was to improve student achievement through increased rigor, alignment of state standards to classroom practices, and implementation of mathematics standards higher than those set by the state.

Functions The teacher leader: a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community; b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances; c) Facilitates colleagues» self - examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students; d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.

A quick internet search will uncover a list of research - based attributes a principal should hold and practices to carry out that have elicited high levels of student achievement and a healthy school culture.

A school culture of high academic achievement where students learn to lead themselves, their school and their world.

This module will provide the means to identify the main tenets of a vibrant school culture and its impact on student achievement, as well as other qualities of a high - functioning school.

Prior this role, De-Lea served as the dean of special services, dean of academic culture, and founding dean of students at Achievement First Brooklyn High School.

The plan, which is part of the district's Eight Big Ideas, aims to provide every student in the district with a high - quality arts education, both in and out of the classroom, improve school climate and culture, increase student and parent engagement, and improve academic achievement.

Use the resources in this channel to visit high schools that have redesigned the cultures of their schools and implemented strategies to personalize learning and help their students reach higher levels of achievement.

Located in the Portola / Vis Valley communities of San Francisco, Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School (Burton) promotes a nurturing, equitable school culture committed to high - level academic achievement for all studeHigh School (Burton) promotes a nurturing, equitable school culture committed to high - level academic achievement for all studehigh - level academic achievement for all students.

CUMBERLAND, R.I. — On Oct. 5, the National Association of Secondary School Principals named Rhode Island's Alan Tenreiro the 2016 National Principal of the Year, recognizing his success in dramatically improving school culture, student achievement and teacher professional development at Cumberland High School since he arrived in the fall of 2012.

Even if the curricula is aligned with the standards, the curricula won't work if teachers are not capable of improving student achievement, if school cultures damn some kids (notably those from poor and minority backgrounds) to low expectations, and if school operators aren't held to high expectations (as well as rewarded and punished accordingly).

A school culture of high academic achievement featuring rigorous instruc - tion and curriculum based on research, best practices, and high academic standards.

Cumberland Principal Praised for Fostering Culture of Achievement Alan Tenreiro of Cumberland High School in Cumberland, RI, has been named the 2016 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Yet, even in the few findings presented here, we have been able to build a better understanding of a culture of low - income families that are working together with schools and supportive organizations in their communities to produce very high levels of achievement in terms of high school graduation and college attendance.

Clearly defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that creates and reinforces a culture of achievement and support.

One striking feature shared by all of these schools is the culture of equity and high achievement that shapes the way staff members go about their work.

According to a September Hartford Courant story about Achievement First — Hartford's newly opened high school, «Rolling one's eyes at a teacher will get a freshman sent to the school's Reorientation Room, where Dean of School Culture Peter Uwalaka said «' they get the extra culture theCulture Peter Uwalaka said «' they get the extra culture theculture they need.

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To kick start the process, the staff and administration attended a series of trainings and workshops, including a C.A.R.E. (Culture, Abilities, Resilience and Effort) workshop led by Priority Schools Campaign staff, which offered educators proven strategies to raise achievement at low - income schools with high ELL populations.

Instead, the CALDER study concludes, the disruption to school culture caused by high turnover degrades the quality of teaching and learning and negatively impacts student achievement.

Partnering with an array of industry partners, the Information Technology Academy fostered a college - going culture, an atmosphere of achievement and high expectation, and a supportive environment where students were encouraged to become systems thinkers.

Partnering with Harvard University economics professor Roland Fryer, HISD embraced many tenets proven to increase student achievement, including more time in class, data - driven instruction, additional tutoring, and creating a culture of high expectations.

In this episode of podcast «Highest Aspirations», Daniela Anello, DCB Head of School, in Washington D.C. speaks on how DCB ensures high academic achievement for all students in both Spanish and English, develops leadership, and values all cultures.

The new mindset and culture at Thompson coupled with Arthur Hill's support for ninth - grade students are creating patterns of academic behavior that lead to high achievement and college readiness.

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As a California Distinguished School, PUC Community Charter Middle School consistently demonstrates high academic achievement and a culture of mutual respect.

The new principal's goals for 2010 were clear and ambitious: create a schoolwide culture of high expectations and engender family buy - in in order to ensure a marked improvement in student achievement.

For example, there is significant evidence demonstrating that both lowering the rate of expulsion among students of color and establishing a culture of high expectations signaling that all children can and should excel often lead to higher student achievement and graduation rates.19

I also started and secured funding for our school's «Culture Club,» a club that brings our diverse student population together in order to share culture, improve student achievement, perform community service, create liaisons with higher education institutions and local businesses, and empower students by helping them to be connected to and feel ownership of their Culture Club,» a club that brings our diverse student population together in order to share culture, improve student achievement, perform community service, create liaisons with higher education institutions and local businesses, and empower students by helping them to be connected to and feel ownership of their culture, improve student achievement, perform community service, create liaisons with higher education institutions and local businesses, and empower students by helping them to be connected to and feel ownership of their school.