Sentences with phrase «high priority schools»

He currently serves as a Co-PI for an i - 3 grant entitled, Using Data to Inform College Access Programming being implemented in low - income high priority schools in Pennsylvania and Kentucky; and manages the development of a longitudinal data solution that integrates data to help educators make informed decisions regarding student achievement and college access and success.

Not exact matches

Mandy Manning, a teacher at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Wash., wore several buttons that seemed to rebuke the president's priorities as she accepted a crystal apple trophy.

Democrats wasted no time quickly outlining their top three priorities: background checks, the ability to take guns away from those who pose a «clear danger,» and at least a debate on banning assault weapons such as the AR - 15 used at the Florida high school.

In regard to infrastructure, the Party has provided $ 11.3 billion over ten years to municipalities so they can plan in advance to manage growth; delivered a twenty - year strategic plan to catch up on high priority infrastructure projects; and committed an average of $ 6 billion annually to build, maintain, and repair schools, hospitals, highways, urban transit, universities, colleges, parks, and senior care facilities.

Even people with less than a high school education today recognize the priority of the brain over the blood, so much so in fact, that in the movie, Hannibal (about a cannibalistic serial killer), the thought of slicing out tiny parts of a person's brain, cooking them in a pan, and serving the pieces to that person to eat has become in the public's mind a more disturbing image than, say, serving a person a glass of their own blood to drink, which appears relatively tame in comparison.

I was a huge scene kid in high school and high on my priority list was continuing to spend all my spare money on concert tickets.

Communication with coaches is a high priority, and a high school coach is not immune to a conversation with parents.

«I have had to set priorities and budget my time between water polo, school, and a social life,» he said of balancing studies and sports with enjoying his senior year of high school.

Modeled on the community - centric approach to improving youth sports safety highlighted in MomsTEAM's PBS documentary, «The Smartest Team: Making High School Football Safer», the program will award SmartTeam status to youth sports organizations which have demonstrated a commitment to minimizing the risk of physical, psychological and sexual injury to young athletes by implementing a comprehensive set of health and safety best practices, providing safety - conscious sports parents a level of assurance that they have made health and safety an important priority, not to be sacrificed at the altar of team or individual success.

Agribusinesses should never dictate the quality of school meals... Big food companies have their priorities, which include selling cheap, unhealthy foods at high profits.

Being married to a Waldorf graduate (her high - school sweetheart), Waldorf education has always been a priority for their family — which became more of an interest and focus as their son has grown.

A solid work ethic will serve our children well as they grow up in an era of multitasking, demand for achievement, rigorous school workload, and a college admissions process that places a high priority on extracurricular activities.

I tried talking to the teachers and contacting the school's wellness committee but the health initiatives were not high on the principal's list of priorities.

School districts would like to see kids have more time for lunch but are pressed to meet testing objectives, and therefore have weighted core subject areas with a higher time priority.

Between the daily school runs, the nights drawing in and the colder weather, being outside has not been high on my list of priorities!

The new Dr. Deirdre Loughlin Fund will link two of Deirdre's highest priorities: Broad Meadow Brook, where she has served for many, many years as chair of the advisory board; and Worcester Public Schools, where — as a teacher, and later, as a top administrator — she inspired generations of students to be curious and confident about science.

And, educating parents and student - athletes about concussions is becoming a top priority in high school athletic departments.

At a time when high schools are receiving lots of attention and acclaim for their sports teams, it would seem only logical that having full - time certified athletic trainers to take care of their athletes would be a priority.

While the therapeutic boarding schools for boys in Georgia will keep your son close by, we urge you to place the highest priority on making sure that the facility you decide on is a good fit for your son and offers you peace of mind.

The referendum will seek $ 115 Million in funding for three school construction projects, major renovations and repairs, continuation of CCSD's National award - winning technology program, replacement of aging school buses, land acquisition with a focus on a solution for Cherokee High School overcrowding and, «the No. 1 priority»: continued retirement of bond debt from the last 15 years of construction proschool construction projects, major renovations and repairs, continuation of CCSD's National award - winning technology program, replacement of aging school buses, land acquisition with a focus on a solution for Cherokee High School overcrowding and, «the No. 1 priority»: continued retirement of bond debt from the last 15 years of construction proschool buses, land acquisition with a focus on a solution for Cherokee High School overcrowding and, «the No. 1 priority»: continued retirement of bond debt from the last 15 years of construction proSchool overcrowding and, «the No. 1 priority»: continued retirement of bond debt from the last 15 years of construction projects.

Changes can come, in fact we must make feeding our children correctly a high priority, both at the school menu level and at home.

Food safety is one of our highest priorities, and USDA is committed to ensuring that food served through the National School Lunch Program is both healthy and safe.

With that given, it's probably fairly clear (and understandable) that the NEA considers funding for public schools to be a high priority, and anything that could (even potentially) reduce that funding as seriously problematic.

The program, which Cuomo made a legislative priority, will primarily benefit traditional students, those who go to college straight from high school and earn their degrees on time.

Trump, addressing a bipartisan group of more than 30 governors at the White House, said securing the nation's schools following the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. remains a top priority for his administration.

«We want to prevent mass shootings from happening and while this could have happened with other types of weapons, NeverAgain believes school safety should be priority right now, not just background checks,» said Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Kali Clougherty, 18, referring to a campaign for gun coschool safety should be priority right now, not just background checks,» said Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Kali Clougherty, 18, referring to a campaign for gun coSchool student Kali Clougherty, 18, referring to a campaign for gun control.

Heastie said the higher taxes on millionaires would generate sufficient revenue for the state to increase funding for schools, the aging, infrastructure and other public priorities.

The mayor's top priority is convincing state legislators to allow the city to raise taxes on high - income earners, to pay for expanded pre-K and after - school programs.

Throughout budget negotiations budget writers said members projects were cut and priorities were reshuffled to fund the $ 400 million «Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Act,» which included $ 67 million for a controversial program to arm school personnel and more funding for mental health services in schools across the School Act,» which included $ 67 million for a controversial program to arm school personnel and more funding for mental health services in schools across the school personnel and more funding for mental health services in schools across the state.

Behar said district schools and services for senior citizens were also high priorities.

Since then, all but $ 434 million has been returned to schools, with the priority of returning it to high - needs districts.

The commissioner said that graduation from high school must be a top priority.

Ensuring that the imminent move of the town clerk's office to the new shared space at the old Rosendale Elementary School in Cottekill is «smooth and productive» is a high priority for Tierney.

Nixon has criticized Cuomo for what she said is allowing Republicans, bolstered by the Independent Democratic Conference, to remain in power, leading to a block on liberal priorities like early voting and more money for high - needs schools.

Lord Hill also assured peers that the academy funding agreements will require academies to comply with the school admissions code and law, as with all maintained schools, noting that «the code and related legislation outlaw additional selection and require the highest priority to be given to looked - after children.»

The plan recommends an investment in the first year of $ 225 million statewide with priority to 4 - year - olds in high - needs school districts, including those in New York City.

On their priorities when given the chance, he mentioned creation of more jobs for all, roads, health and education, since to the party, every child had the right to free education up to the senior high school level.

With the perceived confusion over funding for the government's free Senior High School education policy dominating the news cycle, the New Patriotic Party government needs to outline to citizens its priority areas for development, the Operations Director of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Nana Ofori Owusu said.

Aug. 22: The state Education Department places Hempstead High School on its «priority» list, the lowest academic rung, meaning it ranks among the lowest 5 percent of schools statewide.

Are our schools a higher priority for you than crony capitalism and corruption — if so tell your state legislator!

«Class size is a major issue, for example at School # 6 they have class sizes in elementary level of over 30 - students with students that have a high amount of students with special education needs, ELL - English Language Learners, and so lowering class size is something that has been priority and that's been a part of those plans.»

«As mayor, I will have no higher priority than ensuring kids in our city can go to a good school in their neighborhood, whether public, private, parochial or religious,» Massey said.

Orange, who has made constituent services a priority in her career, voted against gun - control legislation arising from the Sandy Hook school shooting in December 2012 — earning high marks from the National Rifle Association.

She told lawmakers at a joint legislative budget hearing in January that it is a top priority, citing studies that indicate children who participate in high - quality preschool programs are 50 percent less likely to be placed in special education courses, 25 percent less likely to drop out of school, and 60 percent more likely to attend some college.

The program, which Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo made a legislative priority, will primarily benefit traditional students, those who go to college straight from high school and earn their degrees on time.

Further, the authors found that many high school students hold the same misconceptions as students in middle school, making the need for high - quality, diagnostic assessments a top priority for energy education.

As teaching assistants (TAs) during graduate school, many of us developed our own «teaching style,» but due to research and coursework responsibilities, developing an effective teaching strategy was not a high priority.

Because public schools are not seen as high priority, they are underfunded and thus buy the cheapest land available, on the edge of town, Thomas explains.

«With the high prevalence of food allergies today, education in schools remains a priority,» said Dr. Goodwin.

But with that first generation now in high school, college or beyond, priorities have changed.