Sentences with phrase «excellence in education as»

These sponsors share in MSA's commitment to advancing excellence in education as well as, promoting equity and diversity through innovative, theme - based programs.

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As its province's good - news environmental storyteller, The Alberta Emerald Foundation champions environmental excellence in management, technology and education with its Emerald Awards program.
«As a university, we are one of Canada's most entrepreneurial institutions and it's because of people like you — students, faculty, staff, alumni and other supporters who have contributed to 50 years of excellence in business education.
In current discussions of the nature and purpose of theological education Edward Farley has invoked the older of these two models of excellence in schooling when he describes his book Theologia as an essay «which purports to promote a Christian paideia.&raquIn current discussions of the nature and purpose of theological education Edward Farley has invoked the older of these two models of excellence in schooling when he describes his book Theologia as an essay «which purports to promote a Christian paideia.&raquin schooling when he describes his book Theologia as an essay «which purports to promote a Christian paideia.»
We may let it serve as the symbol for the rise of paideia as the model of excellence in theological education.
[G: 338.28 - 339.33 a] 16 Another contrast is equally essential for the understanding of ideals — the contrast between order as the condition for excellence, and order as stifling the freshness of living, This contrast is met with in the theory of education.
Yet, given the excellence of Cardinal Vaughan School, perhaps it might be preferable if a twin school could be set up in a Borough such as Brent, improving education in a deprived area.
(1) The goal of paideia, which is the cultivation of the excellence or arete of the soul, consists not in acquiring a clutch of virtues but in knowledge of the Good itself Education as paideia is defined as inquiry into a single, underlying principle of all virtues, their essence.
Note secondly a deep irony in the «Berlin» type of excellence in theological education: Although what makes it properly «theological» is its goal (as «professional» education) of nurturing the health of the church by preparing for it excellent leadership, what entitles it to a home in the wissenschaftlich education it needs is the rather different goal of nurturing the health of society as a whole (for which professional church leadership is a «necessary practice»).
The current discussion of what's theological about theological education can be read as the first discussion of theological schooling in which both models of excellence are explicitly engaged.
The «Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences,» as it is called, was formed two years ago in response to Congress's request to know how «to maintain national excellence in humanities and social scientific scholarship and education... Continue Reading»
Following up on Kelly's plea that the standards and definitions of excellence in theological education «be agreed upon by the seminaries themselves, working not as now largely in isolation but in cooperation with other educational agencies» (Kelly, 220), Brown urged a decade after Kelly that a «Council of Seminaries» be formed, among the responsibilities of which would be the formulating and policing of standards (cf Brown, 222 - 26).
Theological education is torn between academic norms, defined chiefly as excellence in the historical disciplines, and modern professional norms defined in terms of excellence in performing the functions church leaders are expected to perform.
Since our founding as the Waldorf Institute in 1967, Sunbridge has prepared thousands of Waldorf teachers and has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in Waldorf teacher education.
As one of the first and most comprehensive perinatal organizations in the world, CAPPA is respected for its longevity, stability, and its commitment to excellence in both education and unsurpassed student and member support.
The report finds makes a list of recommendations for business, industry, professional bodies and government, namely: Construction businesses · Focus on better human resource management · Introduce and / or expand mentoring schemes · Boost investment in training · Develop talent from the trades as potential managers and professionals · Engage with the community and local education establishments Industry · Rally around social mobility as a collective theme · Promote better human resource management and support the effort of businesses · Promote and develop the UK as an international hub of construction excellence · Support diversity and schemes that widen access to management and the professions · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility Professional bodies and institutions · Drive the aspirations of Professions for Good for promoting social mobility and diversity · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Promote and develop the UK as an international hub of construction excellence · Emphasise and spread understanding of the built environment's impact on social mobility · Provide greater routes for degree - level learning among those working within construction Government · Produce with urgency a plan to boost the UK as an international hub of construction excellence, as a core part of the Industrial Strategy · Provide greater funding to support the travel costs of apprentices · Support wider access to the professions and support those from less - privileged backgrounds · Place greater weight in project appraisal on the impact the built environment has on social mobility The report is being formally launched at an event in the House of Commons later today.
«Dr. Tisch is a leading, innovative voice in education policy, and I am proud to appoint her to this new role to ensure SUNY's role as the pinnacle of excellence in higher education,» Cuomo said.
«We want to create an education system based on real excellence, with a complete intolerance of failure,» the prime minister will say in a speech being seen by some as backing a return to elitism in schools.
He described the Army War college as a regional center of excellence that would give Professional Military Education to middle cadre off officers as well as provide an opportunity for them to strategize on approaches to confront most of the security challenges in Nigeria today.
Technology transfer is taken so seriously it is listed as the third mission of the universities, alongside excellence in education and research.
The TMS presents the Brimacombe medal as a mid-career award that recognizes individuals with sustained excellence and achievement in business, technology, education, public policy, or science related to materials science and engineering and with a record of continuing service to the profession.
Now celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding as a medical college, UCSF is dedicated to transforming health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate - level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.
Since moving to Howard University, Anderson has served as chair of the Department of Zoology (1975 - 1983) and received the Award for Academic Excellence from the College of Liberal Arts and the citation for excellence in graduate education from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
In «The Long Haul,» Patricia Graham, former dean of Harvard's education school, sees the problem as rooted more in society than in its schools and calls for as much emphasis on equity as on excellencIn «The Long Haul,» Patricia Graham, former dean of Harvard's education school, sees the problem as rooted more in society than in its schools and calls for as much emphasis on equity as on excellencin society than in its schools and calls for as much emphasis on equity as on excellencin its schools and calls for as much emphasis on equity as on excellence.
Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah said: «School business management plays a vital role in helping us achieve our aim of educational excellence everywhere, by enabling schools to be more innovative and autonomous, and by making sure money is spent as efficiently as possible.
Montserrat Gomendio, deputy director of education and skills at the OECD, said: «We applaud Scotland for having the foresight and patience to put such an ambitious reform as Curriculum for Excellence in place; we hope that our OECD review will help ensure that it will live up to its full potential and realise excellence and equity right across Scotland.»
In Against the Odds: How «At - Risk» Students Exceed Expectations (Jossey - Bass Publishers; Publication Date: December 1998), Janine Bempechat, an assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, examines the lives of children who seem to defy the odds, giving parents, educators, and anyone interested in the well - being of children hope and inspiration as they strive for academic excellence in all our childreIn Against the Odds: How «At - Risk» Students Exceed Expectations (Jossey - Bass Publishers; Publication Date: December 1998), Janine Bempechat, an assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, examines the lives of children who seem to defy the odds, giving parents, educators, and anyone interested in the well - being of children hope and inspiration as they strive for academic excellence in all our education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, examines the lives of children who seem to defy the odds, giving parents, educators, and anyone interested in the well - being of children hope and inspiration as they strive for academic excellence in all our Education, examines the lives of children who seem to defy the odds, giving parents, educators, and anyone interested in the well - being of children hope and inspiration as they strive for academic excellence in all our childrein the well - being of children hope and inspiration as they strive for academic excellence in all our childrein all our children.
The Middle East is rapidly positioning itself as an emerging global hub for excellence in international higher and further education.
«Nicole Paulet Piedra embodies the qualities that distinguish students in the International Education Policy Program: professional excellence, passion for education as an avenue towards greater justice, and the relentless creation of avenues for global collaborations on behalf of empowering students to become architects of their lives,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, directoEducation Policy Program: professional excellence, passion for education as an avenue towards greater justice, and the relentless creation of avenues for global collaborations on behalf of empowering students to become architects of their lives,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, directoeducation as an avenue towards greater justice, and the relentless creation of avenues for global collaborations on behalf of empowering students to become architects of their lives,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, director of IEP.
That bill was tabled in favor of another bill — which had been approved by the legislature but was still unsigned by Gov. Joseph E. Brennan as of late last month — authorizing the speaker of the House and the president of the Senate to establish a 21 - member state commission on excellence in education.
Recognized in July 2005 by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the «New Voices» in higher education, Long has received numerous awards and recognitions including the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for excellence in research and published works on student financial assistanceEducation as one of the «New Voices» in higher education, Long has received numerous awards and recognitions including the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for excellence in research and published works on student financial assistanceeducation, Long has received numerous awards and recognitions including the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for excellence in research and published works on student financial assistanceEducation / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2002 - 2004 and the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award for excellence in research and published works on student financial assistance in 2008.
New data and accountability Finally, when we contemplate disruption in education, many questions remain as to how the government will hold a «next - generation» school system accountable to ensure equity, rigor, and excellence.
As district CSA, Mr. Albrizio has accepted the responsibility to inspire, lead, guide, and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and support services staff in setting and achieving the highest standard of excellence, so that each student enrolled in the district may be provided with an appropriate and effective education.
Above all, we need a new policy regime that gives teachers and schools ample incentive to press for academic growth in all their students, just as we need a culture that embraces excellence as well as equity and demands that its education system raise the ceiling on achievement even as it also lifts the floor.
«This reflects the status of the Bett Awards as being the global gold standard when it comes to recognising excellence in education technology.
Some parents have elected to opt their children out of the annual tests as a message of protest, signaling that a test score is not enough to ensure excellence and equity in the education of their children.
Not only have we «changed the conversation» about the teaching profession, as William Lowe Boyd and Jillian Reese note («Great Expectations,» features, Spring 2006), but we are building market demand in American education by insisting on excellence that is tied to student learning.
I don't think the community realizes that resources are as limited as they are and that principal must do so many things to ensure excellence in education
Debbie French, education portfolio director at i2i Events Group, added: «The Bett Awards are recognised as a mark of excellence and each year some of the UK's finest companies are recognised for their innovation and commitment to excellence in educational resources and services.
As a senior fellow for the International Center for Leadership in Education, she provides professional learning and coaching to districts and schools on leading learning organizations, designing rigorous and relevant learning experiences, achieving instructional excellence, and utilizing formative data to drive daily practice.
Throughout her career as an educator, academic, and administrator, Dr. Santelises has been steadfast in her belief that excellence in urban education is achievable at scale.
Except as otherwise provided for State test or examination requirements pursuant to subdivision (f) of this section, the commissioner may grant variances from the provisions of this Part upon a finding that a variance will enable a school to implement a program designed to provide excellence in education.
Eva's experience as a teacher, college professor, elected official, Chair of the New York City Council's Education Committee and public school parent make her uniquely qualified to effectively lead the organization in establishing high - performing schools and pioneering for educational excellence.
As part of our mission, CUBE creates educational opportunities for urban school board leaders to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as effective local education policymakers and as advocates for excellence and equity in public educatioAs part of our mission, CUBE creates educational opportunities for urban school board leaders to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as effective local education policymakers and as advocates for excellence and equity in public educatioas effective local education policymakers and as advocates for excellence and equity in public educatioas advocates for excellence and equity in public education.
NSBA looks forward to working with Congress and the Administration in addressing the flexibility states and local school districts need to ensure equity and excellence in public education; such as the development of innovative programs that address the unique needs of each school district and respective community, programmatic flexibility and compliance for rural districts, and recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers and leaders.
A longtime champion for the advancement of equity and excellence in public education, Gentzel has served as executive director of NSBA since 2012, becoming the sixth executive director since it was founded in 1940.
Foremost, Imagine Andrews will serve as a national model of excellence for innovation in public school education for military bases and their surrounding communities across the country.
As a collaborative school network, we are committed to learning from each other while embracing local school traditions and building upon the foundation of excellence in Catholic education.
Deeply committed to excellence in public education and the success of all children Mr. Montero, began as a teaching assistant and then became a teacher.
Island Childress will apply her wide - ranging expertise from more than two decades of teaching and leading to continuing the development of UChicago Charter as a model for fostering greater equity and excellence in urban education.
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