Sentences with phrase «education as an improvement»

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As an entrepreneur who's been a part of the MENA startup ecosystem for quite some time now, Kassim notes that VC funding still has room for improvement, and adds that better education is needed to add value to the region's startups.

(Our survey results confirm these priorities: knowledge and learning, income improvement potential and prestige were identified by respondents as the three most critical factors in an MBA education.)

Among the improvements needed are revisions to overly - wide fair dealing exceptions such as those for «education» and «user generated content» that were introduced in the revised 2012 Act.

Examining the actual social and ecological effects of the institution upon its environment proved to be an important contribution to the education of the students as well as to the improvement of the institution.

The classic American theme of self - improvement stands out prominently, as does faith in education, and an evangelical streak of earnestness that runs throughout the American saga....

Or we offer as solutions the improvement of education, the return to religion, or pious exhortations to achieve the «Great Society»...

As this market continues to grow, there's more opportunity for education and improvements, which was the impetus behind our Gluten - Free Tool Kit — a better - business - focused partnership between Newhope360 and the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG).

She has worked as a babysitter, infant teacher, nanny and in continuing education and quality improvement for childcare providers.

The Department for Education must recognise that qualifications such as the Engineering Diploma will be at the heart of achieving improvements to the economy and supporting a pipeline of future apprentices, technicians and engineers.

We've seen tremendous improvement in the economy and at the social level since 1992, the Rawlings regime and that of Kufour all contributed immensely to the growth we seeing, the Mahama administration has added value to what he inherited.The infrastructure development recorded under this government is the highest after Nkrumah, the improvement in the health and education sector can not be downplayed.Policies rolled out by the regime to close the yawning gap between the toiling but highly productive rural folks and city officials is commendable.The IMF director Christie Lagarde was right when she described what we called economic success between 2005 - 2008 as mediocre growth.The base of the economy was still shattered and now being built to restore the confidence of the people.

Aled Roberts brings real expertise to his education portfolio from his time as the Leader of Wrexham Council overseeing dramatic improvements in GCSE attainment levels and, having spear - headed this year's successful National Eisteddfod.

The State Education Department today is expected to present the Board of Regents with regulations to conform with the Every Student Succeeds Act, the successor to No Child Left Behind, under which the vast majority of NYC's transfer schools would be designated as «in need of improvement» and could be at risk of being closed.

A9906A Chapter 74 Nolan — Extends certain provisions relating to the implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004 Same as S 7608 FLANAGAN

Yehuda Weissmandl, President of the East Ramapo School Board, says in a statement he welcomes the designation of Szuberla and Sipple as monitors for the district and that over the last 18 months, state education department monitors have been invaluable in helping the district meet difficult challenges and make significant improvements.

Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang commenting further noted the beneficiary students in the free SHS program exclude day students in the 2015/16 academic year that are benefiting from other forms of scholarships such as the Ghana Cocoa Board Scholarships, Northern Scholarships, Secondary Education Improvement Project Scholarships, and those on scholarships provided by NGOs, corporate bodies and individuals.

The measure includes $ 340 million in funding for universal pre-Kindergarten programs in the state, as well as a $ 2 billion bond act to fund education infrastructure improvements.

«From Nigeria, I have watched closely your achievements, ranging from your ingenious approach to creating jobs for the teeming youths through various initiatives, including the repositioning of agriculture for modern farming, «Farming for Jobs and Food», Senior High School (SHS) free education, One - District - One - Factory, and One - Village - One - Dam as well as the improvement being recorded in the Republic's macroeconomic indicators.

The Department of Education's proposal to amend ESSA would label most Westchester public schools as «in need of improvement» and would cut federal funding for any school where 5 percent of students or more opt out of Common Core testing.

Parliament has approved a financing agreement between the government and the International Development Association (IDA), for the release of $ 40 million as additional finance for the Ghana Secondary School Education Improvement Project (SEIP).

While serving as Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr. Ogbemudia initiated improvements in the areas of sports, urban development, education, public transportation, housing, commerce and agriculture.

The statement said all day students covered by other forms of scholarships such as the Northern Scholarship, Cocoa Board scholarship, Hardship Scholarship, CAMFED Scholarship, IPA Scholarship, the Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP) Scholarship, the VIA Scholarship and Government Scholarship were excluded from the scheme.

However, other recognised benchmarks show significant improvements owing largely to the unprecedented investments into critical sectors such as health, education, and water provision.

All five are currently designated as renewal schools, identified by the city for their under - performance and given a timeline for improvement with support from the DOE, according to education officials.

Sanchez, who has held the 25th District seat since 2011, said he wants to continue pressing for improvements in early childhood education as well as better funding for education in New Britain and other poor school districts.

In a joint letter, education reform groups thanked Governor Cuomo, Senate Leaders Skelos and Klein, and Assembly Speaker Silver for the substantial improvements you made to New York State's teacher evaluation law as part of this year's budget.

The NDC will show evidence of a superior track - record of performance which is reflecting in the improvement all sectors of our national life such as education, health, water provision, housing, roads, transport, security to name but a few.

U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr., a former New York education commissioner, is pushing new regulations that would designate public schools in which large numbers of students refuse to take Common Core tests as in need of impEducation Secretary John B. King Jr., a former New York education commissioner, is pushing new regulations that would designate public schools in which large numbers of students refuse to take Common Core tests as in need of impeducation commissioner, is pushing new regulations that would designate public schools in which large numbers of students refuse to take Common Core tests as in need of improvement.

The regulation — proposed by the U.S. Department of Education — would label most Westchester public schools as «in need of improvement» for any school where 5 percent of students or more opt out of Common Core testing.

So people have a hard time connecting compelling current concerns — such as widespread corruption, or non-competitive elections, or a need for major improvements in such fundamental policy areas as education — with the possibility for reform through state constitutional change.

On Jan. 13, after the Department of Education had walked out of talks on the evaluation process for 33 schools that were to be part of schools improvement models known as Transformation and Restart, UFT President Michael Mulgrew formally asked that PERB appoint a mediator, an appointment that in effect would mandate that the DOE restart the talks.

In time, you can utilize infrastructure - improvement grants to buy the more expensive stuff, as well as educational - infrastructure grants to buy equipment that will serve both education and research.

Additionally, the gaps are also growing between London and the North in relation to a number of social outcomes, such as education and health, with improvement in these outcomes in London being in line with economic conditions in the capital bouncing back to pre-recession levels or beyond while the North lags behind.

Aborigines such as Noel Pearson, head of the Cape York Land Council, say improvements in health go hand in hand with progress in areas such as land rights, housing, education and employment.

The trio of new policies, unveiled by the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sports on 12 October, would replace the current 2003 Science and Higher Education Bill, which is seen widely as needing improvement.

«In addition to gains in achievement test scores we also saw improvements in engagement with school, such as an increase in attendance of about 2.5 weeks per year» said Jonathan Guryan, Associate Professor of Human Development and Social Policy in the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University and Co-director of the University of Chicago Urban Education Lab.

Bruce Alberts, a prominent biochemist with a strong commitment to the improvement of science and mathematics education, serves as editor - in - chief of Science and as a United States Science Envoy.

economic development Policies aimed at improving the lives of people through changes in their income and quality of life (as measured by improvements in their health, safety, education and more).

As leaders of policy relevant research, education and knowledge translation, we aim to make improvements across the cancer control spectrum — from prevention, screening and diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, survivorship or palliative care.

Dr. Mack serves as a member of the Board of Governors for the National Council on Undergraduate Research and the National Institutes of Health Review Subcommittee, where she has a vital role in facilitating the improvement of the state of undergraduate education in the United States.

When tai chi was combined with a standard depression treatment for a group of older people with depression, researchers found better improvement in the level of depression, as well as improved quality of life, better memory and cognition, and more overall energy, in comparison to another group in which the standard depression treatment was combined with a health education class.

To a certain extent, self - improvement and self - education is vital to your growth as a teacher.

He also believes that the keys to a successful treatment plan starts with a thorough assessment and patient education, as optimal recovery and sustained improvements come from a team approach between the patient and the therapists at RISE Health.

Republicans and Democrats on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies lambasted the president's proposal to eliminate funding for long - standing programs such as Upward Bound and vocational education to make room for a high school improvement initiative and new mathematics and science Education, and Related Agencies lambasted the president's proposal to eliminate funding for long - standing programs such as Upward Bound and vocational education to make room for a high school improvement initiative and new mathematics and science education to make room for a high school improvement initiative and new mathematics and science programs.

Exclusively at Bett 2018, Wesleyan Bank will unveil its new white paper, «Affordable Access to EdTech», which highlights the latest technology innovation in education, as well as new improvements to established teaching tools and the impact such aids can have.

Although he is stepping down from his position as secretary of education this weekend, he won't abandon his advocacy for education improvements.

Indeed, as Dr. Comer takes us through his interesting and varied experiences in trying to improve schooling and education for children who are generally at the bottom in school achievement, we discover that, in contrast to some other models, his does not aim at or expect any rapid improvement in achievement.

«Councils must be regarded as education improvement partners and not a barrier to change.

QELI CEO Neil McDonald, said coaching in education is increasingly recognised as a key element in strong leadership and a crucial component in driving sustainable school improvement.

The K - 12 section covers such topics as administration, bilingual education, counseling, curriculum, discipline, gifted education, lesson plans, school safety, school improvement, teaching resources, and others.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said last week that he plans to demand radical steps — such as firing most of a school's staff or converting it to a charter school — as the price of admission in directing $ 3.5 billion in new school improvement aid to the nation's 5,000 worst - performing schools.