Sentences with phrase «heard from students»

«We've heard it from students, professors and institutional leaders — our adaptive learning technologies improve student performance and help institutions with critical issues such as engagement and retention,» said Brian Kibby, president of McGraw - Hill Higher Education, in a press release.

My story pales in comparison to the countless stories I've heard from students who found out they weren't ready when they graduated from high school.

At the meeting, the elected officials heard from students and educators from Trailblazers Academy and Stamford Academy.

* Throughout these visits, we heard from students about their own experiences in traditional schools, why those schools did not work for them, and their experiences at their current alternative school.

But that's when it's helpful to remember what we heard from students who told us a school counselor made all the difference in their postsecondary projections.

She was really excited about what she heard from the students.»

Most districts also heard from students that the assessment was more interesting and that they liked using the computer technology.

What kind of comments have we heard from students?

Democrats in Congress heard from students, parents and others who have been impacted by gun violence and who are urging Congress to pass gun - control measures.

She's heard from students who have told her they won't go on Facebook in front of others due to concern about embarrassing targeted ads.

Board Chairman Carl McCall, the former state comptroller, said SUNY officials heard from students, parents and legislators, then decided to support a freeze.

And Mr. Superintendent, first, you've heard from these students, you've spent time with them.

It's like the scenario of the professor who hears from a student only when he or she needs a letter of recommendation.

We love hearing from students interested in animal protection!

I appreciate your input here — it's good to hear from students about their real world experiences, even if those experiences aren't ideal.

It was truly inspiring to hear from students across the country who shared their experiences on how the Choose Love Movement has impacted their lives.

We are particularly keen to hear from students who are interested in campaigning in their schools and colleges.

It was a challenge to translate a full programme from English to Spanish and make cultural and local adaptations, but all efforts have been worthwhile as hearing from my students in Mexico brightens my days as I know they are making a difference in the lives of many families.

Last week, the mayor held a town hall meeting to hear from students about gun violence in schools.

«I love hearing from students who come back from college saying, «I took a biology course, and it was so easy.

That's what you'd hear from Student Volunteering UK (SVUK), a group that supports and develops student - led, community - based volunteering.

President Obama hears from student science fair winners at a White House event.

Willow, founder of Naked in Motion Yoga, said she hears from students often about the ways in which doing yoga naked in a group setting has improved their self - esteem.

One of the biggest complaints I hear from students is that they have lower back pain and tight hips.

We hear from students all the time that they came to yoga on accident, stressed - out athletes looking for something fun to try, something new to master, and something to help bend unyielding muscles a bit more easily.

I hear from my students all the time about how long it takes them to complete their homework, and usually it's because they aren't focusing on what needs to get done.

Hearing from students in formal and informal ways is validating, challenging, and insightful.

But she wants to hear from the students themselves about whether the CFA coursework «pushes them to think more deeply.»

I hear it from students.

Just as every virtual student is expected to contribute to discussions, teachers who have taught online expect to hear from every student in the 3 - D world.

I am excited to hear from our student speaker, Krista Sergi, Ed.M.»

«Sometimes hearing it from a student perspective is better for our kids,» says Kaitlin Kelley, the school's instructional coach.

Tracy Sheehan, who teaches biology and bioethics both for VHS and at Westborough High School, in Westborough, Massachusetts, says she hears from students online who would probably remain silent in class, especially when teaching bioethics.

Together we run a student forum every term to ensure we are hearing from students directly.

How about hearing from a student?

The United Way will hold a college readiness forum next month and has invited the school board candidates to participate to discuss this issue and hear from students directly.

Now, we hear from students and parents in the Rochester City School District, who argue that students there are more acutely impacted.

Teachers are hearing from students excited about Trump's win and from those who are upset or scared for themselves, their families, or their friends.

Hear from students, college access professionals and admissions recruiters to see how TalentED helps lead to student success.

But if the district really wants to close the opportunity gap, it will need to prove its liberal pedigree and actually do something with what it hears from students.

In a Student & Family Town Hall meeting held last evening by SNAPPS, an advocacy group in Atlanta for the South and Westside communities, attendees had the opportunity to hear from students and parents around grave concerns about equity, academic rigor, access to resources, being adequately prepared for college and careers, how schools add to the school to prison pipeline by fueling suspensions over counseling support and most importantly the poor connection and relationship between the District and South / Westside parents.

I've found that the site visit is also powerful because of the opportunity to hear from students and teachers, interact with colleagues from other districts, and to spend concentrated time with one's own colleagues.

The data reinforce what we already know and hear from students, parents, and communities: we need more school counselors and fewer police, more preschool and calculus, and less suspension and expulsion,» said Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference.

Hear from students, leaders, teachers and others speak heartfelt words about their charter public schools, what it means to them on a human level, in this classic noir - style video.

Hear from students about how their schools did and did not prepare them for college.

It's a great window into the potential and echoes many stories we hear from students, families, and community members who are experiencing online education.

In her 11 months as superintendent, King has visited about 100 schools, according to a district spokeswoman, conducting a «listen and learn» tour to hear from students, teachers and parents.

This parallels the critiques we hear from our students who are express a need for greater personalization around content and pacing, but still value and need connection and community from their peers to push their work and thinking forward.

Our organization has fought tirelessly on the front lines to give more children opportunities in education, and our Summit each year is a wonderful event to showcase our successes and hear from students whose lives have changed due to school choice.»

The Chief Education Office has commissioned this report on chronic absenteeism in Oregon schools to better understand this problem in general, to specifically hear from students and families most likely to be chronically absent, and to present recommendations for the State and local communities.