Sentences with phrase «global learning communities for»

Goal: create connected, global learning communities for adolescents in which they feel a higher sense of purpose for their lives.

Goal: create connected, global learning communities for adolescents in which they feel a higher sense of purpose for their lives.

Get connected at ePals, a global learning community for educators from more than 200 countries.

ePals, a free, online global learning community for K — 12 teachers and students that enables educators to find one another and protect children from unfiltered content, is already in use in many school districts around the country.

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For more than 70 years, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has been unlocking the potential of the food science community by creating a dynamic global forum where members from more than 100 countries can share, learn, and grow.

WESTCHESTER & UPSTATE EF Academy International Boarding Schools 582 Columbus Ave., Thornwood, NY 10594 www.ef.edu/academy [phone] EF Academy prepares students not only for academic success, but also for true global citizenship through critical learning and unparalleled intercultural immersion in what amounts to a diverse United Nations - style high school community.

Learning from Large - Scale Community - Based Programmes to Improve Breastfeeding Practices (2008) Authoring organization (s): World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Academy for Educational Development, Africa's Health in 2010 Published: 2008 Summary: Community - based breastfeeding promotion and support is one of the key components of a comprehensive program to improve breastfeeding practices, as outlined in the WHO / UNICEF Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding.

Additional participants in the Jamaica Now Planning Initiative include: 165th Street Business Improvement District, 180th Street Business Improvement District, Jamaica Center Business Improvement District and Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District, A Better Jamaica, A Better Way Family & Community Center, Addisleigh Park Civic Association, Alliance of South Asian American Laborers, America Works, Antioch Baptist Church, Brinkerhoff Action Associates, Inc., Center for Integration & Advancement for New Americans, Center for New York City Neighborhoods, Chhaya Community Development Corporation, Citizens Housing & Planning Council, Community Healthcare Network of New York City, Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, Damian Family Care Center, Edge School of the Art, Exploring the Metropolis, Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corporation, First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, Fortune Society, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & New Northern New Jersey, Greater Allen Development Corporation, Greater Triangular Civic Association, Indo Caribbean Alliance, Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, Jamaica Hospital, Jamaica Muslim Center; Jamaica Performing Arts Center, Jamaica YMCA, King Manor, LaGuardia Community College Adult & Continuing Education, Mutual Housing Association of New York, Neighborhood Housing Services Jamaica, New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare, Queens College, Queens Council on the Arts, Queens Economic Development Corporation, Queens Hospital, Queens Legal Services, Queens Library; Queens Workforce1 Center, SelfHelp, Sikh Cultural Society, Sunnyside Community Services, Inc., The Jamaica Young Professionals, The Jamaica Youth Leaders, The Tate Group, Upwardly Global, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, and Y - Roads.

«It is of vital importance that we learn more about the most effective ways of resolving the health problems, and this project emphasizes the necessity of engaging the school as well as family and schoolteachers,» says lead researcher Professor Poul Erik Petersen, from the School of Dentistry, Department for Global Oral Health and Community Dentistry at the University of Copenhagen.

With HD video tutorials, custom trainer tips for each exercise, nutrition guides and a global community of over 100,000 people worldwide, Fitplan helps its members not only achieve their fitness goals but also build and learn the foundations and fundamentals for creating a long lasting healthy lifestyle.Fitplan currently offers more than 35 full workouts ranging from 3 to 12 weeks — as well as over 45 single day workouts — for both at home and in the gym and is available in Spanish and English on both iOS and Android.

PR WEB — Sep 15 — Launched in 2001, EquestrianSingles.com now serves more than 100,000 in 200 countries, offering access to a global community for those looking for riding buddies, learn about the best areas to ride, or simply chat with others with common interest.

New York City About Blog Voices of Youth is UNICEF's global online community for young people who want to learn more about issues affecting their world.

And with your help, I've built a thriving passionate global community for women to learn, share their experiences & more.

Currently VP of Education for Almost Family Inc., he served as National Leader for Curriculum and Technology Solutions with Humana Inc., serving a global learning community focused on improving performance in the business ecosystem.

Children, youth and students have played an important role as agents of change, participating actively in discussions that affect their future, advocating for a transformation in their learning environments and bringing the messages of sustainability and global citizenship home to parents and communities.

Nairobi, Kenya 5 March 2015 — A new report launched today by Future First Global shows the transformative impact alumni are having in the employment potential for secondary school students Nairobi, The report «An Alumni Community for Every School: Learning from Kenya pilot programmes» examines a two year pilot programme across fifteen schools in Nairobi.

Adult learning and education can improve health and well - being, employment opportunities and develop local communities, according to the third Global Report on Adult Learning and Education (GRALE III), produced by UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong Learninlearning and education can improve health and well - being, employment opportunities and develop local communities, according to the third Global Report on Adult Learning and Education (GRALE III), produced by UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong LearninLearning and Education (GRALE III), produced by UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong LearningLearning (UIL).

I went there to inaugurate a chapter of Roots & Shoots, my global network of youth groups that perform local service - learning projects for the betterment of animals, the environment, and the human community.

The benefit of nourishing a global learning community has seen me thrive as a teacher - these connections have given my students real - world audiences and purposes for their learning, and have supported me through the roller - coaster ride that is being a teacher.

Global Education can contribute to the visioning process, but it can also play a role in the critique and the creation of new forms where social movements, indigenous and community — non-formal learning approaches — are essential as they allow for values not central to formal learning and give voice to the collective and marginalized.

Technology can be used to advance learning by bringing exciting curricula based on real - world problems into the classroom, providing scaffolds and tools to enhance learning, such as modeling programs and visualization tools, giving students and teachers more opportunities for feedback, reflection, and revision, and building local and global communities that include teachers, administrators, students, parents, practicing scientists, and other interested people expanding opportunities for teacher learning.

A variety of learning experiences using a variety of media — instructor - led training (both classroom and virtual), Web - based training, performance support (for just - in - time learning), communities of practice — leads to increased learner engagement and builds the technology - mediated collaboration skills that are so vital in our global economy.

Their teachers, peers, communities, curriculum and learning resources must help prepare them to recognize and respect human rights globally and to value global well - being, as well as equip them with the relevant skills and competencies for 21st century employment opportunities.

He received the Chairman's Global Award for Community Service for his work in developing integrated learning organization strategies within higher education, public schools and business.

The Global Learning Network is a professional learning community of state, district, and school educators using the results from the OECD Test for Schools to drive school imprLearning Network is a professional learning community of state, district, and school educators using the results from the OECD Test for Schools to drive school imprlearning community of state, district, and school educators using the results from the OECD Test for Schools to drive school improvement.

Cloud computing is an opportunity for providers to extend their reach even farther and ignite a global learning community without expending any additional resources.

Learn what leaders can do to support the growing community of educators building global competency practices by joining us for this informative session.

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society, which fits perfectly with our vision to create a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for lifelong learning, and prepare scholars to take responsibility for their future success.

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards - based digital content for K - 12, transforming teaching and learning with award - winning digital textbooks, multimedia content that supports the implementation of the Common Core, professional development, assessment tools and the largest professional learning community of its kind.

The High School for Global Citizenship is a community of active learners and problem solvers who are engaged participants in a multidisciplinary and experiential approach to learning both in and outside of the classroom.

Alexandria, VA (6/26/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to offer five new online professional development courses for educators.

Alexandria, VA (6/24/2015)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, has released updated Whole Child Snapshots for each of the 50 U.S. states to display the progress our nation has made in supporting the whole child as well as the areas where negative trends have continued.

Alexandria, VA (5/22/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, has assembled a list of 10 books for educators seeking to improve their practice during the summer months.

Founded by Global Kids and Former Principal Brad Haggerty in September 2004 as part of the Prospect Heights Educational Campus, the High School for Global Citizenship is an innovative small high school in Central Brooklyn that aims to create a community of active learners who are engaged participants in the democratic process and are learning about foreign policy issues and the connections between their personal lives and international events.

Alexandria, VA (4/24/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, invites educators to join the association at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on July 31 — August 2, 2014, for an intensive academy that will ensure high - quality teaching and learning implementation in every classroom.

Discovery Education, is the global leader in standards - based digital content for K - 12, transforming teaching and learning with award - winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development and the largest professional learning community of its kind that empowers educators and increases students» academic achievement.

To accomplish our mission we will create a collaborative, high - performing, safe learning environment that is integrated with our communities and focused on preparing students for global citizenship.

Alexandria, VA (01/05/2015)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to offer a number of resources for educators seeking to achieve professional development goals in the new year.

Summary: This article explores service learning at the elementary school level through a look at «Club We Can» which is an afterschool club for third through sixth graders offering students a chance to learn about local, national, and global issues and to be a part of related community service projects.

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards - based digital content and professional development for K - 12, transforming teaching and learning with award - winning digital textbooks, multimedia content that supports the implementation of Common Core, professional development, assessment tools, and the largest professional learning community of its kind.

Alexandria, VA (9/30/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to announce leadership of the Educator Professional Development and Learning theme for Connected Educator Monlearning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to announce leadership of the Educator Professional Development and Learning theme for Connected Educator MonLearning theme for Connected Educator Month 2014.

Join two visionary North Carolina leaders and learn how they transformed their schools into nurturing, global communities immerse students in language learning and leverage global PD opportunities for educators.

Alexandria, VA (2/12/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, announced today the release of four new professional development titles for educators.

Strategies like Global Village — a framework consistent with the Community Schools strategy — are best practices for creating schools where every child has the opportunity to learn at their full intellectual potential.

SAGE Academy teachers provide an academic environment of excellence for secondary students which encourages life - long learning, respect for a diverse global community, awareness of the Earth's limited resources, and understanding of social justice issues throughout the world.

In teaching students how to persevere and overcome adversity, Lori encourages students to embrace learning as a tool for personal advancement by moving students beyond preconceived notions, challenging assumptions about the world as well as its citizenry and preparing students for entrance into a global community.

Because we are preparing our students for success in an interconnected 21st century global community, state of the art technology enhances teaching and learning.

DENSI boasts numerous hands - on learning experiences for teachers to use the latest technologies to inspire their students to become digital citizens and empower them to become a part of a global community.

Alexandria, VA (4/15/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, is pleased to present a variety of highly effective professional development resources that provide strategies for increasing student engagement.

Alexandria, VA (3/20/2014)-- ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, announced today the new Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model that is recommended as a strategy for improving students» health and learning in ourcommunity dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, announced today the new Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model that is recommended as a strategy for improving students» health and learning in ourCommunity, Whole Child (WSCC) model that is recommended as a strategy for improving students» health and learning in our schools.