Sentences with phrase «district superintendent»

One of us recently asked a local school district superintendent in a largely rural state to identify the most important qualities he looked for when hiring new teachers.

Just 50 years ago, such decisions were dictated largely by district superintendents and elected school boards.

In the name of of promoting collaboration between district and charter schools, the bill would require a charter applicant to hold a meeting with the local district superintendent.

The department created a «tool kit,» including presentations, fact sheets and even social media strategies, for district superintendents to use to «communicate» more effectively with parents.

The process of selecting the 65 schools involved input from district superintendents and principals.

I had this very conversation with a school district superintendent who argued that their new district evaluation instrument would (by itself) improve teacher effectiveness by more clearly identifying strengths and weaknesses.

With a new district superintendent reviewing the tenure recommendation, anything could happen.

But unless they also help district superintendents and principals change the «culture of can't,» instructional leadership will continue to be compromised, and the reform agenda will inevitably be frustrated.

I once asked a very successful school district superintendent if it is possible for school leaders to be too visible.

Submit a letter of termination to the school district superintendent upon completion of the home education program, enrollment in a public or private school or moving from the district.

Eight of the state's most influential district superintendents have taken education reform into their own hands.

A former innovative district superintendent and a large ed tech industry CEO discuss what change can look like when a school or classroom breaks out.

Four school district superintendents formed a coalition of schools that allow them greater flexibility from legislative actions as a pilot program.

So, they focused on the association with school district superintendents.

Although the signature of a local district superintendent is required to demonstrate that a school district is participating in the state's plan, a union's sign - on is optional.

Ken Kutska, Wheaton Park District superintendent of parks and planning, has sought to allay county officials» concerns by seeking to lease the land instead of buying it, and by promising that if the skate park is not successful, «we'll restore it to a more passive park,» he said.

Park District Superintendent of Recreation Linda Traina said so far the district has distributed some books in parochial and private schools and in churches.

About two - thirds of district superintendents say states should stick with their common - core testing consortia, while 16 percent remain on the fence over the issue, according to results from a new survey.

Kingston City School District Superintendent Paul Padalino also questioned Cuomo's statement.

Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent John Deasy has expressed his awareness of competition from schools of choice.

The first African American woman to serve as district superintendent, King will oversee about 650,000 students at more than 900 schools across the city.

Madison would cut 110 positions and reduce spending by $ 10.8 million next school year under a new proposal put forward by district superintendent Jennifer Cheatham to close an expected $ 14.8 million budget gap.

The Mount Vernon Board of Education President Lesly Zamor, Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton, Mount Vernon City School District attorney Gus Mountanos, members of the Board of Education will hold a press conference to break down their legal action against the city of Mount Vernon at the Mount Vernon Education Center, 165 North Columbus Avenue, Thursday morning, October 20th at 10:00 A.M.

Marlene Filewich is Vice President for School Leadership Programs at the NYC Leadership Academy and a former district superintendent in the Bronx, NY.

Syracuse City School District superintendent Sharon Contreras, who has led the district since 2011, has been hired as the superintendent of Guilford County Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina, and will take over that position in August.

Broward County School District superintendent Robert Runcie said there was no evidence of multiple shooters, nor did the school receive warnings or threats before the gunfire.

«Now that we're implementing the [turnaround] strategy, we certainly hope that folks will give us time,» says district superintendent David Smith.

On today's program, Leslie Thatcher speaks to Park City School District Superintendent Ember Conley, USSA Spokesman Tom Kelly, Paralympian and Author Chris Wadell and Park City Magazine Editor Melissa Fields and Contributor Tina Lewis.

Howard Mettelman, Oneida - Herkimer - Madison BOCES District Superintendent: «We greatly appreciate the support and leadership of County Executive Picente.

Incumbent Tony Evers, running for his third term, and Dr. Lowell Holtz, former district superintendent for Beloit and Whitnall schools, appeared on this week's installment of «UpFront with Mike Gousha,» and ended a joint appearance on a rocky note.

Rochester City School District Superintendent Bolgen Vargas delivered his «State of Our Schools» address, stating that children in the district «only have one chance», and stated that this is the «last chance for this district».

While some schools said students protesting would face disciplinary actions, East Greenbush Central School District superintendent Jeff Simons said students were welcome to attend the assembly, but wouldn't be punished for walking out.

«Deborah Jewell - Sherman has built a reputation over the past decade as one of the most successful urban district superintendents in the country,» said McCartney.

During a news conference that included School District Superintendent Barbara Deane - Williams and Board President Van White, it was revealed that three teachers wrongly marked Trevyan as being present.

The 12 - member Utah task force includes district superintendents and technology directors, representatives of charter schools, the Governor's office, the legislature and the Utah State Board of Education.

The Park City School District Superintendent announced her decision to resign effective June of 2018.

To determine the influence of district superintendents on student achievement and the characteristics of effective superintendents, McREL, a Denver - based education research organization, conducted a meta - analysis of research — a sophisticated research technique that combines data from separate studies into a single sample of research — on the influence of school district leaders on student performance.

Posted on September 11, 2015 · Houston Independent School District Superintendent Terry Grier will step down March 1.

I attended a Faculty Focus Meeting with Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Antwan Wilson where he expressed a desire to make Oakland the best and most desirable school district in the Bay Area for both teachers and students, but right now, as one veteran OUSD teacher told me, «Oakland does a great job of training teachers for other districts.»

Other highlights include a discussion of the democratization of American higher education with Harvard Law School Professor Lani Guinier; and a conversation with district superintendents — including Joseph Davis of the Ferguson - Florrisant (Missouri) School District — on the social responsibility of urban districts to provide equity.

With Chicago Park District Superintendent Michael Kelly and a representative of the Army Corps of Engineers on hand Thursday, Emanuel talked at the Field Museum about the next steps in the evolution.

Goodbye to Bennet's «Cheerleader» The departure of Bennet Middle School principal Kathy Ouellette to become district superintendent brings mixed feelings to Bennet's staff and students, and Ms. Ouellette.

«It's about cleanliness,» said Chicago Park District superintendent Tim Mitchell.

When Kern County School District Superintendent Larry Reid decided it was time to take steps within the school district to improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions he found he had an unlikely ally,,, Homebuilders.

Monona Grove School District superintendent Daniel Olson also said he wouldn't be surprised if Common Core was dumped by the Legislature.

Elizabethtown - Lewis Central School District Superintendent Scott Osbourne called the early figures «sobering.»

In Texas, McAllen Independent School District superintendent James Ponce said he did not know the outcome when he initiated a plan to give every child an iPad.