Sentences with phrase «for positive change in the community»

She now feels prepared to enter the classroom and is currently seeking a teaching position in the Boston area where she will be able to incorporate lessons of social justice into the science curriculum and work with students in developing skills to advocate for positive change in their communities.

We advocate for positive change in our communities by acting as catalysts in the development of resources and diverse forms of assistance that allow people to stay in their homes, as well as offering assistance when they choose to move.

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A former nationally syndicated columnist, Polito believes the natural products industry is a community and has a role to play in creating positive change for the environment, for better health and for a more fair economy.

«We feel lucky to have had the unwavering support of Senator Stone as our county supervisor for the past ten years and are excited to work with Supervisor Washington on our continued mission to influence positive change in the community.»

«Tiger Beer believes in the power of the arts, and the ability for it to create positive change in local communities, and ultimately, the world,» said Amy Tay, Brand Director, Tiger Beer.

We develop young leaders who are committed to social and environmental justice and are equipped with a sense of awe for natural and human beauty, tools for non-violent multicultural community building, as well as the confidence to make positive change in our families, communities and world.

Our mission is to empower women to create positive changes for their families, in their communities and the world.

This will be a terrific opportunity for us all to share ideas on how to create positive change in schools and communities.

Sometimes the policies in the U.S. can feel slow or backwards at times, but for the most part, things are changing for the LGBT community in great and positive ways.

• Assumptions about different cultural groups and how they impact breastfeeding support • Shoshone and Arapaho tribal breastfeeding traditions shared through oral folklore • Barriers to decreasing health disparities in infant mortality for African Americans • Effects of inflammation and trauma on health disparities that result in higher rates of infant mortality among minority populations • Barriers to breastfeeding experienced by Black mothers and how lactation consultants can support them more effectively • Social support and breastfeeding self - efficacy among Black mothers • Decreasing pregnancy, birth, and lactation health disparities in the urban core • Positive changes in breastfeeding rates within the African American community • Grassroots breastfeeding organizations serving African American mothers

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«Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was a living icon for women from all walks of life who wanted to get off the sidelines and make positive change in their community.

But it is also one of the most rewarding things that you can do and can be one of the most positive changes someone can make for themselves and the community they live in.

I am confident that he will work hard and advocate for the Hispanic community and all New Yorkers, and I look forward to working with him and Governor Cuomo to bring about positive change in our great state.»

I am confident Rossana will be a force for positive and lasting change in communities across the state, and I am proud to welcome her to this administration.»

«Last year was the first year for PB in the 34th District, and it was great to see so many residents get involved and excited about making positive changes in their community.

«Now, more than ever, their services for immigrants, women, senior citizens, tenants and members of the LGBT community have the potential to make real, positive changes in the lives of millions.»

Through the Bronx Youth Corps, the students will learn to work as a group, learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their community, and gain the skills to make positive changes in The Bronx and become future leaders.

Through the Bronx Youth Corps, the students will learn to work as a group, learn about the importance of responsibility for the community, and gain the skills to make positive changes in The Bronx and become future leaders.

Speaking with his 13 - year - old son at his side, Hamilton, a founding member of the United Against Gun Violence Task Force, called for common humanity in light of the recent deaths, noting that longer - term changes need to be considered and that positive police - community relations are needed.

Working at Duke IM represents the merging of her background in health research and passion for empowering individuals, organizations and communities to make positive lifestyle changes towards the goal of reducing disease burden and helping others to achieve their optimal health and well - being.

Kate Copping - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Using Data to Develop Collaborative Practice and Improve Student Learning Outcomes Dr Bronte Nicholls and Jason Loke, Australian Science and Mathematics School, South Australia Using New Technology for Classroom Assessment: An iPad app to measure learning in dance education Sue Mullane - Sunshine Special Developmental School, Victoria Dr Kim Dunphy - Making Dance Matter, Victoria Effective Differentiation: Changing outcomes in a multi-campus school Yvonne Reilly and Jodie Parsons - Sunshine College, Victoria Improving Numeracy Outcomes: Findings from an intervention program Michaela Epstein - Chaffey Secondary College, Victoria Workshop: Developing Rubrics and Guttman Charts to Target All Students» Zones of Proximal Development Holly Bishop - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Bree Bishop - Carwatha College P - 12, Victoria Raising the Bar: School Improvement in action Beth Gilligan, Selina Kinne, Andrew Pritchard, Kate Longey and Fred O'Leary - Dominic College, Tasmania Teacher Feedback: Creating a positive culture for reform Peta Ranieri - John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Western Australia

«So I hope that my degree can inspire other Native students to take the journey of doctoral study, and we can continue to tell our own stories through research, represent for our communities, and make positive change in Indian Country.»

This year's gathering, which is one of the largest youth leadership conferences in the U.S., comes at an opportune time, as today's youth are more motivated than ever to make a difference in their communities and affect positive change for the world.

Empathy has the capacity to transform individual lives for the better while helping to bring about positive social change in schools and communities worldwide.

«The drive towards a smart, formal uniform is back in fashion, especially among new Academies who want to ring the changes for students and make a positive impact in the community,» says sales manager of YourSchoolUniform.com, John Adams.

But they all show the potential for positive and lasting change, and with greater sharing and exchange, could become powerful tools in the hands of indigenous peoples, local communities, other civil society organizations, and governments that are struggling to achieve a sustainable, equitable and just world.

The Minister also highlighted the unique power that sport has to change lives for the better and to make positive impacts in local communities.

Sport has a unique power to change lives for the better and this will make a positive impact in many local communities.»

The mission of the Antioch Center for School Renewal is to work with schools and communities to make lasting, positive change in the day to day school experiences of students, educators and families through engaging instruction, reflection, collaboration, and research.

The Educating for Democracy in the Digital Age (EDDA) initiative is seeking to leverage web 2.0 tools and civic education best practices to provide all Oakland Unified School District high school students civic learning opportunities that prepare them to make positive change in their communities.

In order to help lawmakers translate issues raised in the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitieIn order to help lawmakers translate issues raised in the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein underserved communities.

Most recently, I led on researching, designing, and implementing the School Partnership for Art and Civic Engagement (SPACE), aimed at empowering Chicago teens to create positive change in their communities.

Ongoing participation in the community will be an important part of your continued implementation support system, and essential for long - term, sustainable success in bringing positive change to your school or district.

Parent engagement in addressing challenging behavior across a variety of settings (e.g., school settings, community settings, in the home) is a critical component of meaningful, lasting, positive behavior change for learners.

Multiple studies have demonstrated that organizations that prioritize a performance - management system that supports employees» professional growth outperform organizations that do not.25 Similar to all professionals, teachers need feedback and opportunities to develop and refine their practices.26 As their expertise increases, excellent teachers want to take on additional responsibilities and assume leadership roles within their schools.27 Unfortunately, few educators currently receive these kinds of opportunities for professional learning and growth.28 For example, well - developed, sustained professional learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as powerful levers to improve teaching practice and increase student achievement.29 When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performancefor professional learning and growth.28 For example, well - developed, sustained professional learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as powerful levers to improve teaching practice and increase student achievement.29 When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performanceFor example, well - developed, sustained professional learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as powerful levers to improve teaching practice and increase student achievement.29 When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performance.30

Community uplift theory for positive change of African Americans in urban schools.

An exhibited ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner in order to create a joyful, caring classroom environment where instructional time includes community building, conflict resolution, skill - building, and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change

So, while we discovered an abundance of research emphasizing the impact of a positive school climate, the challenge for our group was to listen to each other - and to the broader community of educators and stakeholders - and identify recommendations that would create meaningful change in our district.

Working together through Inspire, we will foster the kind of teaching and learning that changes the lives for children in positive ways and transforms our communities.»

The event, held at the Rubin Museum in Manhattan, honored five people who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to enacting positive change in education: Tanell Pendleton, an English teacher who has worked at Bronx Haven High School for eight years, and Michael Wolach, founding teacher and instructional coach at Jill Chaifetz Transfer School, both of whom have worked with Eskolta on multi-year projects on topics ranging from developing students» academic mindsets to implementing outcomes - based grading; Cristal Cruz, a graduate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School, who, after facing significant challenges during school, graduated as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement Community.

For over 10 years, The Wonderful Company, founded by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, has been working side - by - side with the residents of the Central Valley to impact positive, lasting change in the community, with education at the center of multi-generational change.

By consistently using Tribes as a template in this evolving world, it is the only way positive change will happen for our children, our community, our world, and us.

For the sake of this article, governance efficacy is defined as the power of school boards, among others, to change the face of education in their communities through positive and appropriate policymaking, equitable resource allocation and transparent accountability for all stakeholdeFor the sake of this article, governance efficacy is defined as the power of school boards, among others, to change the face of education in their communities through positive and appropriate policymaking, equitable resource allocation and transparent accountability for all stakeholdefor all stakeholders.

This section of the Middle School Matters Field Guide lays out principles for schools to follow in implementing change that will affect the school climate, culture, and partnerships (across schools, families, and communities) in a positive way.

PAA was founded by a group of parents active in their communities who recognized the need to collaborate for positive change rather than remain isolated in local battles.

Dr. Tinajero's rich knowledge and experience in relation to effective educational reform, cultural and linguistic diversity, and school achievement have been key vehicles for effecting positive change at UTEP and in the local community.

Pat is highly regarded in the community as a teacher who recognizes individual needs, creates plans, and implements positive integration and change for students.

As a source for reliable information, Education Matters supports community leaders and organizations in creating positive change for West Contra Costa schools.

Elmore and Burney's (1997) case study of the transformation of New York City Community School District # 2 from an average performing to one of the highest performing elementary school districts in the city brought the district role to the forefront as a potentially positive force for change (Stein and D'Amico, 2002).