Sentences with phrase «higher levels of participation in»

And smaller schools generally have higher levels of participation in these activities than do larger schools.

High levels of participation in such programs is only possible if providers present the programs as a way to help parents build on their strengths, rather than shaming them for their weaknesses.

This high level of participation in political affairs is not typical for a country where the declining voting rate in the national elections stands at 65 % (2009).

High levels of participation in curricular and extra-curricular music?

But data shared with Schools Week shows high levels of participation in NCS from pupils with special educational needs — which may represent a further staffing challenge.

Not exact matches

Census Bureau statistics show that the percentage of under - 35 participation in savings plans is already twice the level of the 1990s, and experts expect it to be higher still with the new auto - enrollment of workplace savings.

The participation rate increased to 63.7 per cent in March 2004, a relatively high level in comparison with the average of the past decade.

The participation of accredited investors at higher levels will provide non-accredited investors with added value as they are more likely to do greater due diligence then if they were only investing the minimum threshold amount in a campaign.

Although the issue of homeschool student participation in public high school sports isn't exactly a pressing national concern, it hits pretty close to home in our family — both our kids are competitive club - level swimmers who could contribute to the success of our local high....

Creation in the sense of the emergence of levels of intensification in concert with divine persuasion is universal, and the salvation of each (intelligent) level depends upon its participation in the creation of the next higher level.

Lower levels of binge drinking and participation in the hookup culture may also lead to higher graduation rates and a more academic atmosphere on campus, increasing prestige, which boosts enrollment.

So if participation in high school sports is good for students, at a certain level it makes sense that as many students as possible should get that opportunity — but if the same group of athletes hogs three sports» worth of spots, then opportunities are lost for others.

Interscholastic Athletics: State Board of Education Regulation 13A.06.03.02 (1994) sets the eligibility requirements for student participation in interscholastic athletics at the high school level.

Note: There were three levels of participation in high school athletics used: junior varsity (JV) / intramural; varsity; and elite athletes — varsity athletes who were also either a team captain or voted most valuable player (MVP)

Participation in High School athletics requires a significant level of student commitment.

Men in low and middle income countries are generally positive about gender equality — but their participation in household and caregiving tasks remains low, and levels of intimate partner violence are still high, according to a study published in the Men and Masculinities journal.

By making small tweaks to the menu to feature student favorites, and moving assembly to the front of the house, participation at the high school has increased by 100 - 125 breakfasts per day; breakfast - in - the - classroom is increasing participation at the elementary and middle school level as well — it's up 55 percent at Lake Elementary!

There is no guarantee such high levels of participation will continue in the face of high barriers to participation.

Whilst this might constitute a relatively high level of participation by recent standards, it does still mean that 28 % of registered voters did not bother to have their say in what, we were frequently told, was the most important national decision in our lifetimes.

A public health study with public participation and with transparency represents a higher level of scientific rigor and so should be supported by the Governor in his quest to make the decision on the basis of the best science available.

Change takes time and occurs predominantly on an individual and household level with few advances in gender equality transforming the (higher) levels of society... Participation in soccer has provided opportunities for the females in this study to counteract the dominant masculinities and femininities prevalent in society and sport.»

Further analysis showed that men who reported high levels of sedentary behaviors and low levels of participation in recreational activities such as walking, jogging, and playing golf, were 41 percent more likely to experience colorectal adenoma recurrence compared with men who reported low levels of both sedentary behaviors and recreational activity.

Another strategy would be to emphasize greater participation in dance class types with higher levels of physical activity.

Beretz welcomes the new setup, in which all levels of education are brought together under one roof, because it may help increase student participation in higher education.

-- The level of your participation in the program is flexible; at the minimum, you are expected to form and «administer» a PSC club consisting of high school students (which could range in size from one student to many).

Advise / support the Working Group «International Openness: European Higher Education in a Global Context» in convening a round table (with the participation of the European Commission and other main actors in higher education promotion in Europe) to devise a «road map» and to identify opportunities and actions for enhancing European - level promHigher Education in a Global Context» in convening a round table (with the participation of the European Commission and other main actors in higher education promotion in Europe) to devise a «road map» and to identify opportunities and actions for enhancing European - level promhigher education promotion in Europe) to devise a «road map» and to identify opportunities and actions for enhancing European - level promotion.

It's also part of the National STEM School Education Strategy 2016 - 2026 and comes at a time when Australian student performance in maths is flatlining, a substantial proportion of Australian 15 - year - olds are failing to meet the National Proficient Standard, and Year 12 high - level mathematics participation is declining.

I am absolutely convinced that the ethos and culture in the school are vastly enhanced by the high level of participation.

Offering a wide range of sports to students is crucial in achieving the highest possible levels of student participation; including everyone is a key objective after all.

The introduction of the interactive whiteboard in the classroom has since resulted in an era in which the use of technology was literally moved to the front and centre of the learning environment, with many teachers and educators grasping the opportunity to enhance teaching by effectively using it as an interactive, real - time projection device resulting in higher levels of student participation and concentration.

By improving the country's inventory of sports facilities, including those found in schools, the Foundation is ensuring that participation in the sport maintains its high levels all - year round and that students in particular can fulfil their potential both physically and academically.

The level of participation in professional development activities for mathematics was higher in Northern Ireland than that seen internationally.»

An LEA shall use these grant funds to support direct student services including: (1) a student's enrollment and participation in academic courses not otherwise available at the student's school; (2) credit recovery and academic acceleration courses that lead to a regular high school diploma; (3) activities that assist students in successfully completing postsecondary level instruction and examinations that are accepted for credit at institutions of higher education; and (4) if applicable, transportation to allow a student enrolled in a low - performing school to transfer to another public school.

The commissioner may also place under preliminary registration review any school that has conditions that threaten the health, safety and / or educational welfare of students or has been the subject of persistent complaints to the department by parents or persons in parental relation to the student, and has been identified by the commissioner as a poor learning environment based upon a combination of factors affecting student learning, including but not limited to: high rates of student absenteeism, high levels of school violence, excessive rates of student suspensions, violation of applicable building health and safety standards, high rates of teacher and administrator turnover, excessive rates of referral of students to or participation in special education or excessive rates of participation of students with disabilities in the alternate assessment, excessive transfers of students to alternative high school and high school equivalency programs and excessive use of uncertified teachers or teachers in subject areas other than those for which they possess certification.

By May of 2005, participation in AP exams was at record levels, with 1,221,016 high - school students taking one or more AP test.

«Any agenda aimed at improving college access and success for Black undergraduate men — one of the most underrepresented populations in U.S. higher education — would be incomplete without the participation of policymakers at all levels,» says Harper.

Excerpt from the Abstract: «In small schools, the level of participation in all activities tends to be higher, and fewer students are marginalizeIn small schools, the level of participation in all activities tends to be higher, and fewer students are marginalizein all activities tends to be higher, and fewer students are marginalized.

Differences between high and low boundary participation neighborhoods in terms of demographic characteristics, indicators of economic opportunity, and neighborhood characteristics are not significant at middle and high school levels.

Kentucky's students need: High levels of knowledge, skill, and constructive character traits to be ready for full participation in their communities and the economy.

To earn the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, schools and school divisions must meet all state and federal achievement benchmarks and achieve all applicable excellence goals for elementary reading, enrollment in Algebra I by the eighth grade, enrollment in college - level courses, high school graduation, attainment of advanced diplomas, increased attainment of career and industry certifications, and, if applicable, participation in the Virginia Preschool Initiative.

That report found significant benefits, particularly for high school students: After school participation was associated with higher test scores, and led to much higher rates of grade level progression for students in grades nine to 12.

It is poised to have the greatest growth and the greatest, the highest level of participation — so in that sense, it is the broadest.

And one study suggests that high - value - added teachers are indeed comparatively effective in promoting high levels of effort, initiative, and classroom participation among their students.

Additionally, ESSA requires states to annually test 95 percent of students in reading and math, to use the participation rate to calculate the achievement indicator, and to factor assessment participation into the statewide accountability system another way.21 For example, four states — Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Vermont — plan to lower a school's classification for not meeting this requirement.22 In three states — Illinois, Nevada, and Tennessee — schools that do not have a 95 percent participation rate can not score at the highest level of proficiency; receive zero points for proficiency; or receive an F on the achievement indicator for the given group of students, respectively.in reading and math, to use the participation rate to calculate the achievement indicator, and to factor assessment participation into the statewide accountability system another way.21 For example, four states — Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Vermont — plan to lower a school's classification for not meeting this requirement.22 In three states — Illinois, Nevada, and Tennessee — schools that do not have a 95 percent participation rate can not score at the highest level of proficiency; receive zero points for proficiency; or receive an F on the achievement indicator for the given group of students, respectively.In three states — Illinois, Nevada, and Tennessee — schools that do not have a 95 percent participation rate can not score at the highest level of proficiency; receive zero points for proficiency; or receive an F on the achievement indicator for the given group of students, respectively.23

In addition, you will see higher levels of participation and engagement and fewer incidences of off - task behavior.

To qualify for the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, schools and school divisions must meet all state and federal achievement benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and achieve applicable excellence goals for elementary reading, enrollment in Algebra I by the eighth grade, enrollment in college - level courses, high school graduation, attainment of advanced diplomas, increased attainment of career and industry certifications, and participation in the Virginia Preschool Initiative.

More important seems to be the exposure students have to high - level coursework and real - world experiences in the forms of internships and workplace participation, which is very high for both schools.

Multiple sources are used to match students to appropriate learning options and students are encouraged to nominate themselves for participation in activities which emphasize high levels of challenge or talent development.

(Colo.) After establishing itself as the first state in the nation to enact a comprehensive policy aimed at encouraging participation in advanced placement courses, Arkansas reported nearly half of all its high school students had taken at least one of the college level classes in 2013.

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