Superfine's research interests focused on the intersection and history of education law and policy, school finance reform law and policy, standards - based reform and accountability policies, teacher evaluation policy, and the role of science in
the educational policy process.
Superfine's research interests have focused on the intersection of education law and policy, school finance reform law and policy, standards - based reform and accountability policies, and the role of science in
the educational policy process.
Not exact matches
When he was made Dean in 1945, he sought to make the principles of the Whiteheadian system formative of
educational policy itself at the Divinity School, and he hoped to make mastery of
Process and Reality a foundation for theological study.
Rollins College, one of the schools to be mentioned in the statement, said in their own statement, «The principles of the nondiscrimination
policy, which are at the heart of the
educational process, are inconsistent with allowing exceptions for student organizations»...
Despite this consideration, the report, in the same chapter, recognizes the clear advantage of organic schemes in the
educational role that they have played: «millions of consumers have been made aware of the way food markets work, and of the environmental impacts of food production,
processing and distribution, and of the quality of the foods we eat» and it concludes that organic as well as fair trade and «short - chain strategies» are legitimate and valid options for both farmers and consumers and that
policy can support these approaches by helping farmers to achieve higher yields.
He withdrew from the
process before the election, however, upon being offered a position in the Number 10
Policy Unit as a constitutional and educational policy advisor in
Policy Unit as a constitutional and
educational policy advisor in
policy advisor in 1997.
«It is necessary to protect the rights of scientists to pursue and communicate their inquiries unimpeded, expand the placement of scientists throughout the government, build public
policies upon scientific evidence and support broad
educational efforts to expand public understanding of the scientific
process.»
The National Broadband Plan released recently by the Federal Communications Commission outlines a number of recommendations that could directly affect K - 12 schools: revamping the federal E-rate program to offer more flexible use of the aid and streamline the application
process; removing technological and
policy barriers to online coursetaking; and improving the collection and transparency of
educational data.
In the meantime, there is increasing recognition in the
policy making community that the global dimension of the
educational process is essential to its relevance and that issues of world development, interdependence and solidarity are inherent to any curriculum for citizenship education in a global society.
Student - led conferences are emerging as a way to actively engage students in their learning
process, wrote Donald G. Hackmann, assistant professor of
educational leadership and
policy studies at Iowa State University in an ERIC Digest, «Student - Led Conferences at the Middle Level.»
The study trip was designed to help participants gain insight into both the
educational policymaking
process and the different and innovative
policy initiatives implemented in the Colombian education system over the last 20 years.
• The Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation (RCE) Coach, created by Mathematica
Policy Research, gives schools and districts a
process to follow and a tool to evaluate
educational technology.
Communication, for health, is «the social,
educational and political
process which increases and promotes public awareness of health, promotes healthy lifestyles and community action supporting health, providing opportunities and allowing people to be able to exercise their rights and responsibilities to develop environments, systems and
policies beneficial to health and well - being.»
Some of these are the same people who have made once - esoteric
educational questions — like school discipline, collegiate Title IX
policies governing due
process, school choice, teacher evaluation, and determination of testing subgroups — into hero's journeys defined by bitter battles between those fighting «for the kids» (their side) and the forces of malice (the other side).
The
educational policy and laws surrounding special education can often be difficult for parents to understand and when not explained thoroughly, the assessment and Individualized Education Program
process can be intimidating.
Add in certification rules that keep mid-career professionals with strong math and science skills out of teaching, near - lifetime employment
policies and discipline
processes that keep laggard and criminally - abusive teachers in the profession, and practices that all but ensure that low - quality teachers are teaching the poorest children, and shoddy teacher training perpetuates the nation's
educational caste system.
In the
process, Obama and Duncan are retreating from the very commitment of federal education
policy, articulated through No Child, to set clear goals for improving student achievement in reading and mathematics, to declare to urban, suburban, and rural districts that they could no longer continue to commit
educational malpractice against poor and minority children, and to end
policies that damn children to low expectations.
The Office of Academics is responsible for the development and leadership of the district's academic goals and
policies, directing the instructional program pre-K to grade 12 across all content areas and special programs, and it engages constituent groups, teachers, principals, other staff, parents, and community in the ongoing
process of
educational reform, curriculum planning and implementation, and program development.
These boards provide important administrative oversight relative to the
educational policies and programs they institute; play a central role in establishing systems and
processes to ensure the school system's fiscal, programmatic, and outcome accountability; and undertake broad human resource functions that include making crucial decisions regarding the district's top - level leadership and key staff.
«Each one is also quintessentially a matter of
educational policy, rather than constitutional law, and therefore a matter for elected officials to determine through the democratic
process.
(a) Provides employment and / or practicum experiences with adolescents in urban public school settings; (b) Provides ongoing support in the development of skills necessary to be an effective group facilitator, utilizing a science - based affective curriculum; (c) Heightens facilitators» understanding of the cultural and contextual factors that impact the psychosocial development of urban adolescents and their ability to achieve academically; (d) Exposes facilitators to the
process of designing, implementing and evaluating large scale preventive interventions; (e) Examines
educational policy and its implications for practice and research for urban education and school reform; and (f) Encourages facilitators» interest and pursuit of careers in education, psychology social work, counseling and / or other related fields.
These improvements are necessary at all phases of the assessment
process, but as this study indicates, the present
policy is likely denying services these student need and violating the rights of these students to an equal
educational opportunity.
Secondly, by placing
educational policy at the center of spatial histories of late - twentieth - century cities, I demonstrate the role that schools played in
processes of renewal in the urban core.
«We are proud to have been chosen as Community Ambassadors to implement the Energy Upgrade California
educational outreach grant and look forward to working with individuals in our community to provide them with tools and resources they can use to reduce their energy consumption and save money in the
process,» said Gina Goodhill Rosen, Senior
Policy Associate at Global Green USA.
Founded in 1979, the ILRC is regarded as one of the foremost experts on engaging immigrants and developing their leadership in the democratic
process, providing expertise on complex issues of immigration law, procedure and
policy, and engaging in advocacy and
educational initiatives on
policies that affect immigrants.
The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each
process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR
policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance
policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while
processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national
educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning
processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the
processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation
This group will influence the
policy making
process by bringing disabled young people together with ministers and officials who are taking forward the government's reforms set out in its green paper, «Support and aspiration: a new approach to special
educational needs and disability».