Sentences with phrase «educational outcomes for these children»
A review by Goldman (2005) of five studies using multivariate analyses which isolate the independent impact of fathers» involvement in children's learning on educational outcomes, clearly shows that fathers» involvement (both in terms of level and frequency) in their children's schools is a key factor that correlates with better educational outcomes for children.
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Specifically, for fathers, higher expectations about their children's educational level, and greater level / frequency of interest and direct involvement in children's learning, education and schools, are associated strongly with better educational outcomes for their children, including: • better exam / test / class results • higher level of educational qualification • greater progress at school • better attitudes towards school (e.g. enjoyment) • higher educational expectations • better behaviour at school (e.g. reduced risk of suspension or expulsion)(for discussion / review of all this research, see Goldman, 2005).
«The NASUWT is, and will continue to be, focused in Scotland on securing the conditions which will deliver the best educational outcomes for children and young people.
Investing early is the wisest investment that we can make to improve educational outcomes for our children.»
One of Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren's priorities when she took office was to improve educational outcomes for children.
Otherwise, I am skeptical that the dashboard will meaningfully change California's dismal track record of educational outcomes for its children.
The Brookings Institution, the Center for American Progress and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute have joined together to publish Education Governance for the Twenty - First Century, a new book that looks at how America's fragmented and decentralized system of education governance impedes school reform and how governing arrangements might be further altered to produce better educational outcomes for children.
Public outcry became so impassioned and so personal that Anderson and her leadership team stopped attending advisory board meetings in February 2014, declaring that they would focus aggressively on implementing change rather than participate in forums they considered dysfunctional and «no longer focused on achieving educational outcomes for children.»
Parentkind, formerly PTA UK, has now joined up with Parent Councils UK to support schools directly to help engage their parents more effectively to achieve better educational outcomes for all children.
Focused solely on improving educational outcomes for children from birth to grade 12, the foundation is now partnering with the Ed School, specifically the school's innovative Ed.L.D.
This approach does not ultimately lead to better educational outcomes for children.
As an auditor working closely with schools, I see many excellent examples of well balanced and accountable boards supporting their schools to achieve great educational outcomes for children.
The ESSA authorizes historically high levels of federal education spending, continuing a trend that has increased federal intervention in local school policy while failing to improve educational outcomes for children.
From the standards movement to accountability to charter schools, California has initiated policies aimed at improving educational outcomes for all children.
Schleicher said the reluctance to evaluate was due to the fact that the trajectory of education reforms is very long and their educational outcomes for children are difficult to entangle.
«We are pleased that our findings about what makes these urban charter schools successful and the challenges that remain have the potential to inform the work of many who seek to improve on educational outcomes for children.»
Tighter rules and more transparency for exam board seminars are welcome but more needs to be done to support teaching quality The Teacher Development Trust, a charity founded by teachers to improve the educational outcomes for children by ensuring they experience the most effective learning,...
«These measures, rather than castigating specific groups of parents, will be lead to better educational outcomes for all children.»
We believe that educational outcomes for children in each of our academies must and will improve from our joint endeavours.
This book comprehensively assesses the strengths and weaknesses of what remains of the old in education governance, scrutinizes how traditional governance forms are changing, and suggests how governing arrangements might be further altered to produce better educational outcomes for children.
Halfon said the hearing would focus on «school funding and this year's changes to GCSEs», adding that he was «particularly keen to question the secretary of state on what the government is doing to improve the educational outcomes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds».
It is important that we have a proper, considered debate around these proposals so that we can move forwards to a stable, trusted primary assessment system which delivers strong educational outcomes for all children, regardless of their background, ability or any additional needs they may have.
«This report is a critical tool we will all use to improve educational outcomes for every child.»
Dana Peterson, Chairman of the Charter Board Council and Board President of FirstLine Schools, encourages everyone to support this important event, «This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their plans to improve educational outcomes for children in our city.
Fosters policy development, school improvement, interdisciplinary research and professional development activities to improve educational outcomes for children with special needs.
In this role, Holly directed a wide range of state and local policy initiatives focused on improving educational outcomes for children through promoting autonomy, accountability, and equity in New Orleans charter schools.
Professor Kevin Wheldall inducted into the Innovators» Hall of Fame Researchers in laser technology took out many of the top prizes at the 5th Annual Macquarie University Innovation Awards, but the most coveted award was won by a literacy expert in recognition of a lifetime of improving educational outcomes for children with learning difficulties.
«Moving the authority to a state agency with no educational abilities nor mandate will make it harder, not easier to improve educational outcomes for children in chronically failing schools, and undermines our ability to work together — governor, state board and our new superintendent to improve education in Michigan.»
In tough financial times, elected leaders must find ways to continue improving educational outcomes for children while reducing total costs.
Listening to parents and the experiences their children are having in school must inform changes to improve education systems and practices and ultimately increase educational outcomes for children.
How do you show a voucher pilot improves educational outcomes for children if they don't take TNReady?
This guide is based on lessons from the National Summer Learning Project (NSLP), the largest study ever to look at whether and how large - scale, voluntary summer learning programs offered by public school districts can help improve educational outcomes for children.
Kansas City Neighborhood Academy (KCNA) is a Pre-K — 3 public charter school designed to transform educational outcomes for the children of Kansas City's urban core.
«But... I have yet to find anyone who works in education who is complacent about the huge gaps between the educational outcomes for children from rich and poor backgrounds.»
WBYO is a grassroots organization focused on improving educational outcomes for children from socioeconomically disadvantaged families in Winnipeg's core.
Technology has lowered barriers to information exchange and communication, and as such can enable parent involvement to improve educational outcomes for children in child care programs.
Give advocates the tools they need to improve educational outcomes for children and youth in out - of - home care:
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), through its Jobs, Education and the Workforce Standing Committee and its Education Excellence Task Force, provides technical assistance and policy support to mayors seeking to improve educational outcomes for children and youth in their cities.
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She noted that there is strong research that indicates that the extra income the tax credit gives to low - income families has significant long - term benefits for the children, improving their educational, health, and career outcomes, on top of helping to mitigate immediate hardship.
In two - parent families fathers» earnings have been linked to many positive outcomes for children including educational attainment and psychological wellbeing (Ermish & Francensoni, 2002).
A substantial body of research now indicates that high levels of involvement by fathers in two parent families are associated with a range of desirable outcomes in children and young people, including: better peer relationships; fewer behaviour problems; lower criminality and substance abuse; higher educational / occupational mobility, relative to that of parents; capacity for empathy; non-traditional attitudes to earning and childcare; more satisfying adult sexual partnerships; and higher self - esteem and life - satisfaction (for reviews see Flouri 2005; Pleck and Masciadrelli 2004).
They may not be able to change the negative outcome for their own child but they can turn their negative experience into a helpful and educational one for others.
(the Partners) came together in 2010 in response to their shared passion for childhood nutrition and its potential for improving educational outcomes and child health.
But research shows that parenting that is problematic without reaching the level of maltreatment can also lead to seriously negative educational and mental health outcomes for children.
A decade after Congress passed the No Child Left Behind law, educators are as divided as ever on the law's key goal: how to improve educational outcomes for poor children.
The largest randomized trial of a comprehensive early intervention program for low - birth - weight, premature infants (birth to age three), the Infant Health and Development Program, included a home visiting component along with an educational centre - based program.7 At age three, intervention group children had significantly better cognitive and behavioural outcomes and improved parent - child interactions.
But research has shown significant positive outcomes for vulnerable families enrolled in home visiting, including improved maternal, newborn, and infant health, better educational attainment for moms, improved school readiness, and reduced child abuse.
Outcome letters from inspections of local area services for children and young people with special educational needs and / or disabilities.
Not being breastfed has an adverse impact on intelligence quotient (IQ), and educational and behavioural outcomes for the child (Heikkilä 2014; Heikkilä 2011; Horta 2015b; Quigley 2012).
«Our results suggest that breastfeeding duration is independently associated with better educational outcomes in middle childhood, especially for boys,» reported Wendy H. Oddy, associate professor at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and University of Western Australia, and colleagues.