Sentences with phrase «for meaningful discussion»

This is just a starting point for a meaningful discussion with your teenager.

There is little incentive or opportunity for a meaningful discussion to resolve the problem.

why it's cherry - picking and dishonest, because in a field where 30 - year trends are considered minimal for meaningful discussion, it's a bit surprising that even 1994 - present yields a statistically meaningful trend.

Poised between writing, art and criticism, Gauguin brings together many different worlds, all of which should be considered for any meaningful discussion of art.

In addition to raising funds, hosting a screening of MLTS will create space for meaningful discussion about your school's future and inspire innovation in your classrooms.

Consideration of the variety of starting points, in terms of expertise in the field that is the subject of the outcome, will then allow for a meaningful discussion about the actual cpd sessions themselves.

I am looking for meaningful discussion and to enjoy life.

It is meant to be a place for meaningful discussion or as I've heard.

When we take an instance like the Dawkins Foundation's Facebook post and use it as a chance to poke fun, we slam shut the door of opportunity for meaningful discussion.

What Canada Post has put forward is a reasonable approach that will end the uncertainty immediately and allow for meaningful discussions at the bargaining tables.

A short story is read while the children eat, and then they separate into their assigned groups for meaningful discussions about the current reading selection.

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has written to the Education Secretary outlining the reasons for their strike on 5 July and asking for meaningful discussions to resolve the issues that are negatively affecting education.

Lawyer for Indian diplomat seeks to delay visa fraud case, cites «need for meaningful discussions» with prosecution, Reuters

Not exact matches

In the past you may have discussed the projects you will be working on for your client in the coming year and now these discussions are brushed aside, or not responded to in a meaningful way.

The Company believes that discussion of results adjusted for this item is meaningful to investors as it provides a useful analysis of ongoing underlying operating trends.

Marketing managers should set aggressive, quarterly goals for meaningful customer discussions (standing in a trade show booth doesn't count).

«PPG remains willing to meet with AkzoNobel to engage in meaningful discussions, but without productive engagement, PPG will assess and decide whether or not to pursue an offer for AkzoNobel,» the company said in a statement.

There have been no meaningful discussions around Senate reform for, I would suggest, about a decade at least.

There definitely has to be some level of respect for the views and ideas of others, and a healthy dose of personal humility, in order for there to be meaningful discussion of debated topics and areas of disagreement.

It is for this reason that I engaged in (what I thought) was meaningful discussion of what Christ does for us in His sacraments.

[35] Perhaps with this explanation, her comments quoted earlier become more meaningful for this discussion of identity, and her concluding comments on the use of the «master's tool», offer an intelligible link that connects the idea of «politicised identity» with an «imagined identity»:

Did we collectively have a meaningful discussion, decide on what should change, and then develop a plan for improving lives and repairing relationships between people with different values, colors of skin, sexual orientations?

It might be good fun for some in order to justify their own beliefs, but it detracts from meaningful discussion at least and leads to genocide eventually at worst.

An acceptable alternative would be to create a reason blog for rational human beings to hold meaningful discussion, and allow those who live in a fantasy world to remain in their sandbox with jesus.

For this discussion to be meaningful, it needs to take into account all of the additional ancillary revenues that accrue to being a perennial NBA championship contender vs. just another team in the mix.

We could, as well, have meaningful discussions on the following for example: What is it we fans actually support when we say we support Arsenal?

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

The project will also develop opportunities for local residents to participate in stewardship projects and climate literacy discussions that focus on taking meaningful action at home and in their communities.

Up to the last minute the joint trade unions have sought meaningful discussions with the government, the employers response has been at best bizarre as they criticise the unions for seeking talks to avert strike action:

Things are not looking up for cordial relationships come Jan., but there is some hope that given the leadership of the Governor - elect that perhaps there can be meaningful and peaceful discussions that bring about the change that New York so desperately needs....

The Education Council Consortium put out a statement supporting Klein's bill, calling it a «strong first step to provide opportunities for all parents to have meaningful participation in educational policy discussions and decisions.

This whitepaper examines: • Planning for productive mathematics discussions • Selecting student work for classroom discussion • Sequencing student work to support meaningful classroom discussion • Questions to consider when selecting and sequencing student strategies

The Women's Revolt: Why Now, and Where To (The Harvard Gazette) Making Caring Common's Rick Weissbourd discusses their report on sexual assault and misogyny, and what is necessary to engage young people in discussions for meaningful change.

The introduction of online two - way communication also opens up the opportunity for both students and adults to participate in meaningful discussions concerning digital citizenship.

Are you looking for ways to make your online discussions more meaningful?

In an interview with Tes, Leora Cruddas, ASCL's policy director, said: «We welcome the letter from the secretary of state and the opportunity for deep and meaningful discussions over pay and conditions, workload and teacher qualifications.

Recently, the Independent Education Union (NSW / ACT) held a conference at the University of Technology Sydney for academics and teachers to share their knowledge about mentoring with the aim of beginning a meaningful discussion.

In addition, through discussions with the Business Department at FVC, the PDA's 3 HN credits at level 8 can also be transferred toward the CMI Diploma in Business Management, thereby providing meaningful and multiple progression routes for learners.

Before you get started, consider the knowledge and understandings you want your students to develop, and provide a meaningful context for the discussion — essentially, identify why students would care about the discussion topic.

Teaching: From better preparing high school teachers to teach literacy to providing time for educators to have meaningful discussions about student needs and abilities, the professional piece of the equation is huge.

Robust classroom discussions can bring learning to life for students, but these discussions require careful planning, clear purpose, strong question design, and meaningful connections to ensure they have a lasting impact beyond the classroom.

Techniques for fostering meaningful class discussions by getting even reluctant students to share their insights.

Whether you «circle around» Pi for one class or spend an entire unit on this very special number, the ideas included within the «In the Classroom» portion of reviews will launch discussions and meaningful projects for student - centered learning.

Dana L. Mitra describes the evolution of student voice at Whitman, showing that the students enthusiastically created partnerships with teachers and administrators, engaged in meaningful discussion about why so many failed or dropped out, and partnered with teachers and principals to improve learning for themselves and their peers.

Children are guided through writing exercises, role - playing, and meaningful discussion, as the teacher poses questions about how the characters handled conflict, how they might be feeling, and what alternatives exist for making new decisions.

Administrators will learn how to ask guiding questions for teachers to better reflect on their practice and engage in meaningful discussions for teacher growth.

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

By bringing people together and creating an informal and balanced environment for discussion, Grantmakers for Education offers important opportunities for meaningful dialogue, collaboration and action on the most critical challenges in public education today and into the future.

They ensure that the school or district focuses on high expectations and standards, that professional development first focuses on providing time for colleagues to have meaningful discussions about our craft, that all learning is engaging, and that the school provides a healthy, safe, supportive, engaged, and challenging environment for all kids.

However, increasing expectations for participation to create a sustainable discussion might also make this tool more meaningful for beginning teachers.