In particular, this history demonstrates that while these data provided only mixed progress towards the stated goal of
greater educational equity, they proved «useful» in other ways: providing researchers and policymakers with an array of possible research and policy targets and sustaining the belief that the education system, if properly tweaked and optimized, could ultimately secure educational equity.
The integration of face - to - face and digital learning can lead to
greater educational equity, opportunities, and efficiencies for students.
The district's talented teachers and staff have remained focused on providing the best education possible, and district leaders have worked to find a path through these challenges while laying the foundation for improved student performance and
greater educational equity.
Fund (LDF) of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), highlights the continued need for
greater educational equity, and warns that race and gender disparities in opportunity and academic achievement lead to high dropout rates, limited job opportunities, and increased risk of poverty for African American females.
The five partner states — Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont — work together to close persistent achievement gaps and promote
greater educational equity and opportunity for all students.
It can help us to engage young people in reflective conversations, identity exploration, goal - setting and planning exercises, and a host of other strategies that can put them on a path to future success — and our communities on a path toward
greater educational equity.
Not exact matches
Two conclusions from recent PISA studies are that increased national performance is associated with
greater equity in the distribution of
educational resources and that
equity can be undermined when school choice segregates students into schools based on socioeconomic background.
«A
greater national focus on the criticality of
educational equity is needed in order to mobilize the masses and invite everyone to be a part of the...
«Using a lens that creates an
educational culture embracing racial
equity, I can now help establish
greater sensitivity in hiring practices, mentoring programs, and contract negotiations.»
Each such
educational firm, or edfirm for short, functions like an independent contractor within the school district (with some requirements, to ensure much
greater equity than is typical in public schools today) and is not controlled by the district office.
that their often temporary presence is the way to help foster
greater «
educational equity» in the United States.
Those schools must come with a more pliable (inexperienced), non-unionized (mostly) workforce of recruits who have been told that their often temporary presence is the way to help foster
greater «
educational equity» in the United States.
In an effort to engender
greater equity within California's
educational system, the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) today joined members of the California Legislative Black Caucus and members of California's African - American community to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 2635, which will secure additional
educational funding for African - American students by fixing a fundamental flaw in the state's
educational budget known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).
OVNV works to build the capacity of Latino parents in the
greater New Orleans area as advocates to ensure
educational equity for all students.
Though not perfect, the current school funding structure still has the potential to provide the
greatest level of
educational equity available for all students, schools and taxpayers in Texas» modern era.
Sacramento, CA - In an effort to engender
greater equity within California's
educational system, the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) today joined members of the California Legislative Black Caucus and members of California's African - American community to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 2635, which will secure additional
educational funding for African - American students by fixing a fundamental flaw in the state's
educational budget known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).
Dr. Thorius is the Principal Investigator for the
Great Lakes
Equity Center, one of ten federally - funded educational equity assistance centers, and has published and presented nationally and internationally on response to intervention, inclusive education, and higher education a
Equity Center, one of ten federally - funded
educational equity assistance centers, and has published and presented nationally and internationally on response to intervention, inclusive education, and higher education a
equity assistance centers, and has published and presented nationally and internationally on response to intervention, inclusive education, and higher education access.
PowerMyLearning in
Greater Atlanta improves
educational equity in underserved schools by leveraging technology and STEM learning.
By integrating psychological and sociological insights, this work represents an important step in maximizing the promise of both individual and organizational strategies to promote
greater educational success and
equity.
Such school - based partnerships provide social services and supports, enriching
educational opportunities, healthcare, mental health services, adult education, and nutrition programs, with a strong emphasis on
equity and making
greatest use of the community's strengths.
When James Coleman, the
great sociologist of education, analyzed the school characteristics that had the
greatest impact on
educational achievement and
equity, he found that schools with
greater academic intensity — a persistent, goal - directed focus on academics — produced not only
greater learning, but also narrowed the achievement gap between ethnic groups.30 That such academically focused schools would raise general achievement is obvious since an intense focus on academics is self - evidently the most likely means to raise academic achievement.
Given that education is the civil rights issue of our time, LEE is attempting to build the capacity of former teachers and education leaders to make
educational equity a reality in underserved communities across this
great nation.
Collective Action All of us have a role to play in achieving
educational equity, and our impact will be
greater if we are organized and connected.
I envision them continuing along a collaborative path with partners like LAUSD, Educators 4 Excellence, Families in Schools and
Great Public Schools Now to move
educational equity to the next level at district and charter schools alike.
SFER (Students for Education Reform) is a student - led movement that champions
educational equity... SFER organizes students to be a powerful force for K - 12 education policy and political change, through campus chapters that work at the national, state, and local levels to organize and advocate for
great teachers and quality school choices for all kids.»
Great Public Schools Now's mission is deeply rooted in our belief in
educational equity and that every child in our city — irrespective of the zip code they live in — deserves a high - quality education that prepares him / her for college, career, and life.
We pursue our vision of
educational equity by helping schools boost student learning with
great teaching that's grounded in standards, informed by data, and built on the successful practices of educators around the country.
Also a retreat leader focused on mindfulness for leaders, self - compassion and permissioning in leadership and social action, Kirsten was a founding board member of the Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA), a national not - for - profit organizing
educational leaders, teachers, students, and parents around a vision for education founded in
greater equity, social justice, compassion and passionate learning.
What is the best way to achieve
greater equity in
educational and life prospects for children of poverty?