Sentences with phrase «equitable education of all students»

Democrats will be steadfast in their opposition, claiming the work within the federal Office of Civil Rights to be paramount in ensuring the equitable education of all students.

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They made the case for including all duly accredited higher education institutions in the TAP program, and the Governor embraced the idea as nothing short of equitable treatment for all students in such institutions.

«Every student in this city deserves an equitable, quality education,» said James upon filing of the suit.

The issue of equitable aid was at the heart of the $ 1.11 billion lawsuit brought by the Alliance for Quality Education on behalf of 26 students in eight small city school districts, including Kingston, in 2008.

The Finnish Education System therefore can be characterised by trust, freedom, flexibility and a concern to put the wellbeing of children at the forefront, with teachers contributing to a supportive and close relationship with their students balanced with delivering appropriate content and providing a high standard of academic direction in an equitable manner.

Are comparisons between the United States and other countries truly equitable / comapable when the U.S. has a pluralistic approach to teaching all children versus other countries in which students are deliberately grouped, tracked, and segregated into different ability classifications and restricted in their access to higher levels of education?

The release of the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in reading and mathematics shows widening gaps between the highest and lowest achieving students in America, underscoring a continuing need for investment in efforts to make education systems more equitable.

The exhibit, in which 15 teachers demonstrated their work through posters, attracted an audience of graduate students, administrators, and educators from other communities, as well as representatives from Project Zero and the Center for Collaborative Education, an organization that partners with public schools and districts «to create and sustain effective and equitable schools.»

In school education, an «equitable» system could be defined as one in which all students are treated equally — for example, a system in which all students are given the same opportunities, exposed to the same school curriculum, taught by teachers with equivalent expertise, held to the same learning expectations and provided with equivalent levels of resourcing and support.

Third, I want to use my research to inform policy around early childhood and early intervention programs so that schools become more equitable and accessible for students from their first years of education.

In the past few years, educators and education advocates have put a robust focus on equitable access and representation in STEM fields for disadvantaged groups, such as girls or students of color.

To step back for a moment: Under the leadership of Secretary of Education Richard Riley in the 1990s and his successors, Rod Paige, Margaret Spellings, and Arne Duncan, a bipartisan drive for better and more equitable student outcomes prevailed.

We work with education leaders to measure the effectiveness of teachers, principals, and schools; to examine the equitable distribution of effective teaching; and to understand the factors that help educators have a greater impact on the students they serve.

In her role as chief academic officer for Boston Public Schools, she is committed to eliminating racial achievement disparities while improving student learning results so that students of all races and cultures receive an equitable and excellent education that enables them to thrive and experience success in college, career and life.

The California Department of Education's (CDE) definition of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) provides a basis for understanding how California educators can work together to ensure equitable access and opportunity for all students to achieve the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Benefits to Private School Students and Teachers is a short publication produced by the U.S. Department of Education that outlines the how equitable services must operate in Title I, II, III, IV, V and VI programs.

These cities vary widely in terms of providing publicly - funded transportation for students, prompting new questions on how student transportation can be an enabler of, rather than a barrier to, equitable access to high - quality education in urban areas.

State leaders must find a way to distribute what education funding we do have based on student need, rather than the type of public school, so that every Connecticut child receives equitable support for their public education.»

«In light of the recent federal guidance on assessment, it's even more critical for teachers to have programs and resources that foster an understanding of how to use assessment to provide every student with an equitable K - 12 education.»

IF the IDOE collaborates with key stakeholders, including LEAs, institutions of higher education, and educator associations, to refine existing human capital management systems that leverage evaluation and support systems to recruit, prepare, develop, support, advance, reward, and retain great teachers and leaders, THEN increased educator capacity and effectiveness will ensure equitable access to excellent educators and lead to improved student outcomes.50

An equitable education means every student receives an education that appropriately prepares him or her for the path of their choosing.

Mr. Jackson said the fortunes of students and, by extension, the nation, can be improved by providing access to early childhood education, highly effective teachers, a college - preparatory curriculum, and equitable financial resources to schools in every community.

«Every student in California deserves an equal and equitable educational opportunity,» said Sylvia Torres - Guillén, ACLU of California's director of education equity.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released a set of principles to inform how states design effective systems to improve low - performing schools and provide an equitable education for all students.

The Caucus of Rank and File Educators (CORE) is a group of dedicated teachers, retirees, Paraprofessional School Related Personnel (PSRPs), parents, community members and other champions of public education who fight for equitable public education and hope to improve the Chicago Teacher's Union (CTU) so that it fights both on behalf of its members and on behalf of Chicago's students.

He suspected that a number of practices contributed to this gap — uneven teacher collaboration, inconsistent assessment practices, and a lack of shared leadership — and he resolved to lead his school toward ensuring an equitable education for all students.

Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to empowering students to succeed in college and beyond to meet her vision of providing equitable education for all.

I wanted to become a teacher to fulfill my passion of ensuring students in urban neighborhoods receive a quality and equitable education.

promote the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of high quality bilingual education programs for students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds as a means to ensure equitable and enriched educational opportunities for all students;

CCE specifically works with school leaders willing to make equitable education and student ownership centerpieces of their designs.

Vanessa Gonzalez is the VP of Operations and Strategy at Education Forward DC, a local nonprofit that accelerates the work of visionary education leaders to foster a city of high - quality, equitable public schools for every DC student anEducation Forward DC, a local nonprofit that accelerates the work of visionary education leaders to foster a city of high - quality, equitable public schools for every DC student aneducation leaders to foster a city of high - quality, equitable public schools for every DC student and family.

We look forward to working with everyone in forging a path of democratic, equitable public education for every student.

Additionally, as states and districts move to develop and implement the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), ASCD calls on national leaders to oversee its implementation with fidelity so that all state plans provide an equitable, well - rounded education focused on the whole child.

By following this roadmap, Massachusetts can more genuinely be a beacon of progressive education, ensuring equitable excellence for all its students.

The case was filed against the district by the American Civil Liberties Union and others, and alleged students were being deprived of their constitutional right to an equitable education.

Designed to identify the level of funding needed to deliver an adequate education to every student in a state and sensitive to each child's needs, the Evidenced Based Model ensures that the distribution of education funding is equitable, and accounts for the cost of overcoming «at risk» factors.

This webinar focused on the importance of student - centered, asset - based and culturally responsive teaching in the effort to move beyond compliance measures towards equitable education for all learners.

«These plans are designed to ensure every student receives an equitable education, and timely approval by the U.S. Department of Education means states can begin the important work of implementatioeducation, and timely approval by the U.S. Department of Education means states can begin the important work of implementatioEducation means states can begin the important work of implementation.»

«State chiefs work hard every day to provide an equitable education to every student, a commitment also at the core of Every Student Succeeds Act,» said Chris Minnich, executive director ofstudent, a commitment also at the core of Every Student Succeeds Act,» said Chris Minnich, executive director ofStudent Succeeds Act,» said Chris Minnich, executive director of CCSSO.

Asserting its right to investigate based on data and providing tools to proactively address disparate discipline rates is a natural part of the federal government's role in ensuring equitable and high - quality education for all students.

ENN will continue tracking the progress of education initiatives and working with lawmakers, education leadership, community groups and the public to advocate for additional funds to support all students throughout Nevada and provide them with an equitable education.

«State chiefs are working to provide an equitable education to all students in their schools, and CCSSO urges Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to protect participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to create a safe and supportive school environment for every student,» said Carissa Miller, interim executive director of CCSSO.

I believe that if implemented and enforced the way Congress intended, ESSA will improve access to high - quality, equitable education for all students and will uphold the civil rights legacy of the law.

«We must recommit ourselves to the vision that all students have the right to equitable opportunities to learn at high levels,» said Helen Mountjoy of Daviess County, a former education cabinet secretary and chair of the State Board of Education as well as a current Prichard Committeeducation cabinet secretary and chair of the State Board of Education as well as a current Prichard CommitteEducation as well as a current Prichard Committee member.

ENN submits testimony on SB 390, in support of the expansion of the successful ZOOM school program as a way to ensure an equitable education for our most vulnerable students - those in low - income neighborhoods and in one - and two - star schools.

However, by taking it upon ourselves to create a more inclusive and equitable education experience for students regardless of where they start in life, we can help reduce poverty over the long term by helping poor children become more productive during adulthood and creating economic growth in the process.

If we all keep our eye on the ball of student growth and achievement, I know we'll build the system our kids deserve, a network of schools that gives all of our students access to an empowering, equitable, excellent education.»

Considered a seasoned collaborator and evidence - based strategist, Dr. McGlawn served as the Senior Associate for Linked Learning at The Education Trust - West, where she led assessments of Linked Learning implementation, with a strong focus on the quality of curriculum and instruction delivered through Linked Learning pathways, as well as equitable systemic access and improved outcomes for students.

Putting educator quality at the center of national school improvement efforts remains as relevant today as it was 20 years ago when a national commission described recruiting, preparing, and supporting teachers as the single most important in - school resource for providing all students with an equitable and excellent education.

«We have a real opportunity to shape Minnesota's new accountability plan in a way that aligns with our goal of providing all students with an equitable, high - quality education,» said Minnesota State Education Commissioner Brenda Caeducation,» said Minnesota State Education Commissioner Brenda CaEducation Commissioner Brenda Cassellius.