Sentences with phrase «expanded learning initiatives»

Measure the extent to which expanded learning initiatives meet program standards and measure results.

As researcher Elena Rocha notes, «Successful implementation of expanded learning initiatives occur in tandem with other reform strategies and practices that take place through the (school) redesign process.»

notes, «Successful implementation of expanded learning initiatives occur in tandem with other reform strategies and practices that take place through the (school) redesign process.»

Out - of - School Time Resources Publications, convenings, webinars and audio resources to support out - of - school time and expanded learning initiatives.

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The initiative is meant to broaden his groups» work in promoting religious tolerance and «expand learning among Muslims, Jews, Christians and people of all faiths,» the statement said.

Among the goals cited by Thompson, a former head of the Board of Education, were expanding the city's prekindergarten programs and the number of Community Learning Schools, an initiative that was launched by the UFT.

 The program mirrors EA Sports MMA's career mode where young fighters travel the globe to learn various martial arts disciplines. This initiative features four young, up and coming MMA fighters and pairs them with established Strikeforce fighters Luke Rockhold, Jason â $ œMayhemâ $ Miller, Gegard Mousasi and Ronaldo â $ œJacareâ $ Souza. These eight fighters will each go to different countries around the world to train and expand their MMA skill set by participating in training sessions in Brazil, Japan and the United States.

Between 1991 and 2007, the Washington, D.C. - based Center for American Progress found that more than 300 initiatives across 30 states had expanded learning time, primarily in high - poverty and high - minority schools.

As schools adapt to new connected training initiatives and expand their uptake of cloud based storage and learning, the demand on network services will only increase.

On September 8th we celebrate International Literacy Day, as a result of an 1965 initiative of the United Nations Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) organization, designed to highlight how crucial literacy was to people and their communities, and to focus attention on expanding the opportunities for all people to learn to read.

«It's a lot harder to cut a program in seventy - five schools than a program in three schools,» says Gina Jacquart Thorsen, vice president of research and program development for Big Thought, the nonprofit organization that coordinates ArtsPartners and Thriving Minds, an expanded initiative to infuse creative learning into the curriculum, after - school and out - of - school programs, libraries, and neighborhood cultural centers.

Kuepa was founded a few years ago under the inspiration of this model, soon becoming the first blended learning initiative in the region and expanding to Mexico, Peru and Colombia.

This effort will focus on convening, cultivating relationships, and communication, ultimately steering public policies and initiatives that significantly improve the quality of early learning environments as well as expand their reach.

In that time, he won praise for uniting education reformers, teachers, principals and business stakeholders behind an aggressive education reform agenda that included opening more than 100 new schools, expanding after - school and summer learning programs, closing down underperforming schools, increasing early childhood and college access, dramatically boosting the caliber of teachers, and building public - private partnerships around a variety of education initiatives.

Wallace currently has initiatives in six areas: afterschool, arts education, building audiences for the arts, expanded learning, school leadership and summer learning.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that 31 organizations have joined the Teach to Lead initiative as supporters in the effort to advance student learning by expanding opportunities for teacher leadership.

Proposed fund usage will expand teacher and principal residency programs, which provide clinical experience and intensive supports, and support initiatives that improve coherence between educators» pre-service experience, induction, and future professional learning.59

About Teach to Lead (www.teachtolead.org) Teach to Lead is a joint initiative of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the U.S. Department of Education focused on expanding opportunities for teacher leadership in ways that enhance student learning and make it possible for teachers to stay in the classroom while leading in the profession.

In 2011, representatives of Meriden's union and management team were invited by the American Federation of Teachers to attend a conference organized by the National Center on Time & Learning — a Boston - based nonprofit devoted to researching and supporting expanded - learning - time initLearning — a Boston - based nonprofit devoted to researching and supporting expanded - learning - time initlearning - time initiatives.

This campaign specifically came from the recommendations for the Expanded Learning / K -12 Integration initiative of the strategic plan.

Expanding out of school time learning opportunities is one of the key focus areas in Somerville's work as a founding member of the Harvard Education Redesign Lab's By All Means initiative.

Within social - emotional learning supports are creating a social - emotional learning framework for educating the whole child, expanding behavior interventions and anti-bullying curricula, connecting the MPS Violence Prevention Program and the City of Milwaukee's trauma crisis team, and implementing the districtwide mindfulness initiative.

WASHINGTON — October 6, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Education and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced today that 31 organizations have joined the Teach to Lead initiative as supporters in the effort to advance student learning by expanding opportunities for teacher leadership.

Last year, Student Voices was expanded to include sessions presented or co-presented about initiatives, projects, and other activities students are implementing to promote improved learning and showcase their education experiences.

Complex technology projects, such as the development of a statewide educational network to ensure Michigan students have access to the bandwidth needed to support classroom initiatives; expanded use of online learning for students and educators and delivery of online assessments; broad - based technology purchasing strategies; and a host of other capacity - building efforts have been positively impacted by Luke Wittum's leadership and involvement.

The group will consider new tools that could be used to expand the impact of school counselors and the partners that support them, and learning about community level initiatives that promote equity and opportunity for students» post secondary education.

Teach to Lead is a joint initiative of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the U.S. Department of Education focused on expanding opportunities for teacher leadership in ways that enhance student learning and make it possible for teachers to stay in the classroom while leading in the profession.

VDOE promotes the use of current and emerging technologies through initiatives and partnerships that expand opportunities for learning beyond the boundaries of the school and classroom.

Read the study to see how these Oregon schools worked to make more of their expanded learning time initiatives.

Response to date from teachers hosting TeachUps has been so positive that Edmodo is now working with educators to expand and enhance this professional learning initiative and encourage collaboration amongst TeachUp hosts.

CAN is «of the field and for the field» and we are seeking a diverse cross-section of passionate field stakeholders to ensure that this exciting new initiative will address the needs of California's Expanded Learning field.

During the webinar, participants heard first - hand from three community school initiative leaders from Chicago, Cincinnati, and Tulsa, about how they, in partnership with their school district and community partners, are integrating expanded learning time into community schools.

That's why the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) is working on two related initiatives to expand the use of performance assessments in high schools and colleges:

While OregonASK has three main initiatives that we provide additional guidance and support around (STEM, Summer Learning, Health & Wellness) we know that expanded learning opportunities include so muLearning, Health & Wellness) we know that expanded learning opportunities include so mulearning opportunities include so much more.

If your state, district, or school has a More and Better Learning Time or Expanded Learning Time initiative, you might be able to use it as an entry point for transitioning to a teacher - powered school.

As the Linked Learning high school reform initiative expands across California, the results of a two - year study by the Education Trust — West identifies promising practices in Linked Learning schools and districts.

Our programs and initiatives reflect our core belief that access to high - quality expanded learning opportunities is essential for closing the opportunity gap and challenging inequity.

The Digital School Districts Survey honors districts for digital learning initiatives, expanded STEM instruction and labs, and more.

Wallace currently has initiatives in seven areas: afterschool, arts education, building audiences for the arts, social and emotional learning, expanded learning, school leadership and summer learning.

The initiative will continue the wave of innovations implemented by Superintendent Pedro Martinez since his appointment in June 2015, expanding on teaching models and support structures in experimental schools like the Advanced Learning Academy.

Roland Antoine, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas: Rather than thinking in terms of technology, Roland Antoine views projects as the continuous improvement of student learning initiatives in which technology's role is defined as expanding the boundaries of learning opportunities.

Formerly known as the South Carolina Character Development Partnership, PCC has established a limited liability company in order to expand the scope of activities: to provide interdisciplinary and integrated learning activities for students; to support teachers, administrators, and other staff in implementing character education initiatives; and to deliver information to the greater school community which will serve to increase sensitivity, cooperation, and understanding of both moral and performance character.

Policy leaders, in particular, can (1) support initiatives that expand broadband availability in all of the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers and in state and locally - funded afterschool sites; (2) encourage robust experimentation with digital platforms that allow expanded learning organizations to collaborate, share practices, and connect experiences that kids are having at various expanded learning sites; and (3) support pilot experiments in up to 10 % of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers that focus on integrating evolving technLearning Centers and in state and locally - funded afterschool sites; (2) encourage robust experimentation with digital platforms that allow expanded learning organizations to collaborate, share practices, and connect experiences that kids are having at various expanded learning sites; and (3) support pilot experiments in up to 10 % of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers that focus on integrating evolving technlearning organizations to collaborate, share practices, and connect experiences that kids are having at various expanded learning sites; and (3) support pilot experiments in up to 10 % of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers that focus on integrating evolving technlearning sites; and (3) support pilot experiments in up to 10 % of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers that focus on integrating evolving technLearning Centers that focus on integrating evolving technologies.

There are so many benefits to engaging faculty, staff and students in energy conservation initiatives: significant cost savings, reduced environmental impact and expanded opportunities for student learning and leadership, in addition to positive effects extending beyond the immediate school community.

Expanded learning time initiatives, including afterschool and summer programs, should help lead our nation out of its narrow educational mindset by promoting communities in which children and youth are positioned as «makers and creators,» based on what they are passionate about.

Washington, DC June 29, 2016 — Magnet Schools of America is collaborating with National University to expand a nationwide initiative to introduce schools to Sanford Harmony, an innovative social emotional learning program that helps reinforce positive peer interactions among children.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed into law in December 2015, further provides that none of the funds made available by this Act be used to allow 21st CCLC initiative funding for expanded learning time unless these activities provide enrichment and engaging academic activities for students at least 300 additional program hours before, during, or after the traditional school day and supplements, but does not supplant school day requirements.

This one, from Abt Associates, examined the results of the much - touted Massachusetts expanded learning time initiative, which provides state funding to selected schools to increase their class time 25 - 30 % over the district average.

Magnet Schools of America is collaborating with National University to expand a nationwide initiative to introduce schools to Sanford Harmony, an innovative social emotional learning program that helps reinforce positive peer interactions among children.

With expanded state funding through the Colorado Empowered Learning initiative, iLearn Collaborative provides needed and affordable training to educators and offers complimentary advisory services for up to 25 Colorado school districts every year.