Sentences with phrase «for meaningful achievements»

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But being publicly recognized for achievements can be even more meaningful.

This life — A concern for this life (as opposed to an afterlife) and a commitment to making it meaningful through better understanding of ourselves, our history, our intellectual and artistic achievements, and the outlooks of those who differ from us.

Given multiple odds, it is a great achievement for British Muslims; for the first time, the community was interacting and engaging with the wider society in a meaningful manner.

Critics Consensus: It's difficult to make a persuasive argument for The Mummy as any kind of meaningful cinematic achievement, but it's undeniably fun to watch.

You'll see an evaluation system for teachers and principals, with student achievement built in as a meaningful component.

[xxvii] To be sure, these gains have not erased achievement gaps or turned us into Finland, but they are real and meaningful for the students in America's schools.

[xi] Teacher associations, for their part, continue to push back against teacher evaluation systems that focus on objective measures of student achievement and provide any meaningful differentiation between teachers.

KIPP high schools have positive, statistically significant, and educationally meaningful impacts on student achievement for high school students new to the KIPP network.

The bill replaces AYP standards with a requirement for states to annually measure all students and individual subgroups by: (1) academic achievement as measured by state assessments; (2) for high schools, graduation rates; (3) for schools that are not high schools, a measure of student growth or another valid and reliable statewide indicator; (4) if applicable, progress in achieving English proficiency by English learners; and (5) at least one additional valid and reliable statewide indicator that allows for meaningful differentiation in school performance.

Most such student - achievement targets were established for «reporting purposes only» and are no longer used for any meaningful school accountability purposes.

Matt Corcoran, a Crosby English teacher, says he hopes the participation will promote a more meaningful experience for all members of the Crosby High School community resulting in greater student achievement.

And so, sans meaningful accountability — or, put another way, whether the district takes responsibility for and responds to unacceptably low student achievement, as well as other measures of school performance and culture — parents will make other choices.

'' For education reform to succeed, we must develop meaningful, empowering partnerships with parents, families and community leaders whose children are disproportionately impacted by the achievement gap.»

Goals ensure that students are striving for ambitious and focused academic achievement, but if students are not invested, the goals become much less meaningful.

Brass City Charter School depends on the generosity of foundations, corporations, public agencies, and individuals to realize its mission of providing our students a rigorous, well - rounded and emotionally supportive education that will eliminate the achievement gap characteristic of urban underserved students and enable them to lead meaningful and productive lives both for themselves and for their community.

At CSU Stanislaus, our goal is to create meaningful and actionable professional development (PD) opportunities for mentor teachers to support their work with teacher candidates, and ultimately, impact student achievement.

• A deep - seated belief in the inherent right of all children to a quality education; • A professional life dedicated to improving education for teachers and their students; • A passionate commitment to improving teaching and learning in America; • Unwavering dedication to the professional integrity and competence of teachers; • Visionary and boundless energy, eternal optimism, and expert leadership; • An innate capacity to inspire collaboration and mobilize support that enabled unparalleled achievements in the history of American education reform; and • A clear vision coupled with steadfast commitment and fierce determination which has led to historic milestones in American education and meaningful impact on teaching and learning.

NSCS is committed to improving student achievement through high expectations for student engagement and meaningful preparation for postsecondary education and careers.

Combined with teacher - made measures of authentic student achievement, perhaps we can begin to close the achievement gap and build meaningful educational opportunities and success for students.

Add in the fact that waiver states only had to focus on the worst - performing five percent schools along with schools with wide achievement gaps (and ignored the mediocrity of the remaining 85 percent of schools), and it is clear, as EdTrust President Kati Haycock declared today, that the administration's gambit «invited [states] not to actually make those goals meaningful for the vast majority»

Tyson has a passion for meaningful, authentic student engagement and envisions technology as a centerpiece for irresistible academic achievement through creative, global, project - based learning activities.

The group's recommendations call for an expanded definition of college and career readiness, continued funding for each discipline, rigorous evaluation of those funded activities, and more meaningful accountability for student achievement across subjects.

But the renewal guidance focuses on making sure meaningful interventions are happening for students when needed, closing achievement gaps and intensifying the focus on accountability measures for all high - risk student groups.

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)'s Immigrant Students» Rights Project combines our distinctive leadership in the field of public education advocacy with our in - depth knowledge of the needs of immigrant students, students learning English, and their families to improve student achievement and advance meaningful reform.

Yesterday you wrote: «For reasons I will discuss at greater length in the next post, I think attainment is a more meaningful indicator of long - term benefits than achievement test results.»

The Progressive Policy Institute hosted a panel discussion on the importance of implementing meaningful academic achievement standards for students and schools under ESSA.

Beyond lesson plans, bully proofing, conflict management, discipline and academic achievement, Tribes TLC offers collaborative skills, community agreements, meaningful participation, strategies for integrating curriculum, and professional development in elementary, middle and high school, leadership, afterschool youth development programs and administration.

Teaching for meaning and understanding raises achievement by focusing on «big ideas,» by requiring students to use high - level problem solving skills within authentic contexts, and by creating meaningful and effective assessments.

By setting high goals for all students, teachers can use data to make meaningful adjustments that will lead to greater achievement for each individual student.

The Coalition, representing more than two dozen national education organizations, calls for establishing meaningful public reporting and accountability requirements regarding student achievement beyond reading, math, and science at the school, district, and state levels.

We need wide - ranging policies that attract the best and brightest into the classroom, encourage educators to be data - driven and responsive to students» diverse learning needs, offer personalized professional development and support, and reward teachers for making a meaningful impact on student achievement.

For example, if there is not a physics test in your state and the AP test doesn't seem appropriate, CMs could consider using the New York Regents» Exam as a summative assessment that would represent meaningful achievement in physics.

Equipped with the knowledge and expertise gained from Assignments Matter, readers will be able to create meaningful learning experiences for their students and come to appreciate the author's belief that «assignments may well be the missing link in school reform efforts to improve student achievement.»

This calendar is an organizational tool for the leadership team and staff, captures the work that supports student achievement efforts and teacher growth, and highlights meaningful connections to keep the focus on teaching and learning.

Dedicated educators tell us that they have significant unmet needs for meaningful data on student learning, and for the ability to interpret these data to make informed instructional decisions that will improve achievement for all students.

«The desire for principals to focus and work with teacher and students on the quality of teaching and learning is really spot on to what the research says should provide meaningful improvements in student achievement,» says Ellen Goldring, a professor of educational policy and leadership at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee.

Methodology NSCS is committed to improving student achievement through high expectations for student engagement and meaningful preparation for postsecondary education and careers.

Meaningful Student Involvement can be a powerful and effective force for school improvement, increasing students» commitment to their own achievement as well as to school goals and making schools, in turn, more responsive to the characteristics and needs of their students.

The results for the 2014 - 2105 school year, published online, reflect scores from California districts that are part of CORE, a nonprofit that is focused on improving student achievement by fostering highly - productive, meaningful collaboration between its nine member school districts: Fresno, Garden Grove, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Sanger and Santa Ana Unified.

Snow said she'd like to see more meaningful measures of how schools are closing the achievement gap for English learners, such as how quickly a student is able to move out of English - learner status, or finding a way to measure content knowledge without their language limitation being a factor in the score.

Lastly, ensuring that teacher licensure exams are a meaningful measure of readiness to teach, and creating a uniform system for licensure, can increase student achievement.

● Six years of experience in educational leadership with a track record of student achievement results ● Strong understanding of progressive pedagogy ● Demonstrated experience leading highly effective professional learning for teachers and / or leaders around instructional best practices ● Ability to use data to inform practice, with a clear understanding of the metrics that lead to student achievement ● Exceptional results leading others and managing a team to achieve ambitious goals ● Demonstrated success creating and managing systems and work product ● Incredibly high excellence bar and ownership over results ● A team player with a strong work ethic and consistent follow - through ● Ability to build lasting and meaningful relationships with team members, students, and families ● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail ● Master's degree

For these and other reasons, an extensive body of research suggests that small schools and small learning communities have the following significant advantages: • Increased student performance, along with a reduction in the achievement gap and dropout rate • A more positive school climate, including safer schools, more active student engagement, fewer disciplinary infractions, and less truancy • A more personalized learning environment in which students have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with both adults and peers • More opportunities for teachers to gather together in professional learning communities that enhance teaching and learning • Greater parent involvement and satisfaction • Cost - efficiency Ultimately, creating successful small learning communities and small schools at the middle level increases the chances for students to be successful in high school and beyoFor these and other reasons, an extensive body of research suggests that small schools and small learning communities have the following significant advantages: • Increased student performance, along with a reduction in the achievement gap and dropout rate • A more positive school climate, including safer schools, more active student engagement, fewer disciplinary infractions, and less truancy • A more personalized learning environment in which students have the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with both adults and peers • More opportunities for teachers to gather together in professional learning communities that enhance teaching and learning • Greater parent involvement and satisfaction • Cost - efficiency Ultimately, creating successful small learning communities and small schools at the middle level increases the chances for students to be successful in high school and beyofor teachers to gather together in professional learning communities that enhance teaching and learning • Greater parent involvement and satisfaction • Cost - efficiency Ultimately, creating successful small learning communities and small schools at the middle level increases the chances for students to be successful in high school and beyofor students to be successful in high school and beyond.

[3] States can also provide meaningful information by using an index for quantifying important teacher credentials found to correlate with student achievement.

Using meaningful international comparisons to help support increased student achievement, grow a professional and high - quality educator workforce, and use appropriate accountability mechanisms should be reasons for participating in and evaluating the results of comparative international assessments.

Among other benefits, promoting race equity for all students can help schools ensure equal opportunity for high academic achievement, improved school climate, and meaningful family and community engagement.

Promoting equity for students of all races helps schools ensure equal opportunity for learning and academic achievement, improved school climate, and meaningful parent and community engagement.

Based on NISL's track record, the superintendent was confident that the «educational leadership journey» would engage educators and school leaders in rich and meaningful dialogue that would lead to improving student achievement for all students.

But building knowledge is the only way to make elementary education meaningful for all kids, and it's our best chance of narrowing the achievement gap.

For example, a 2002 systematic analysis by Dr. Geoffrey Borman and his colleagues of the student achievement outcomes of 29 leading K - 12 CSR models — most of which operated in Title 1 schools — reported that «the overall effects of CSR are significant, meaningful, and appear to be greater than the effects of other interventions that have been designed to serve similar purposes and student and school populations» (Borman, Hewes, Overman, & Brown, 2002, p. 33).