Not exact matches
«By rewarding donations that support
public schools, providing tax credits for teachers when they purchase classroom supplies out of pocket, and easing the financial burden on families who send their children to independent, parochial or out - of - district
public schools, we can make a fundamental
difference in the lives of students, families and
educators across the state,» he said.
In our work with
public school
educators seeking to close the achievement gap for disadvantaged students, we have confronted this question often and have come to believe that the critical
difference between schools that excel and schools that do not is the quality of execution.
In 8 of the past 10 years, we have also surveyed teachers on the subject and have seen some interesting
differences between the thinking of these
educators and the
public at large.
Ready to continue his commitment to
public service stateside, he decided to become an
educator, influenced by the
difference teachers had made in his own life.
This window into how
public schools are funded and what they spend their money on should help
educators, parents, and the
public see how
differences in resources and spending affect student outcomes.
Commitment to student voice allows
educators to encourage students to identify their
differences and similarities, reinforcing the democratic purpose of
public schools.
In spite of their
differences, we should see joint statements from Louisiana Association of Principals, Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Louisiana Association of
Educators and the Louisiana Association of
Public Charter Schools.
It is intended to identify statistically dependable population
differences to help inform dialogue among policymakers,
educators, and the
public.
Deborah Meier is responding to a writing prompt in Richard Elmore's new book: I Used to Think... And Now I Think... 1 In this book, 20 leading
educators, researchers, and policy analysts individually reexamine their longstanding views on such school reform topics as community schools, inclusion, the role of unions, the effectiveness of turnaround strategies, and even their faith that any single
public policy can make a
difference in improving schools.
By creating an environment where early childhood
educators perceive their work as a profession where they're making a
difference in children's lives because of their knowledge and expertise, you will not only make them more likely to remain with your organization, but will also be enhancing the
public image of early education more widely.
The
public school system offers access to youth in the community and to
educators who care about making a
difference in the lives of students.