Sentences with phrase «higher participation rates among»

The national data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that annual employer insurance costs are 26 percent higher for teachers than for private - sector professionals; adjusting for higher participation rates among teachers reduces the difference to 16 percent.

According to the 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey, emerging markets (EM) millennials are more likely to say that «starting their own business» is a sign of success than Millennials in developed nations.1 Further, according to the 2016 Global Entrepreneur Report, the overall age pattern for entrepreneurship worldwide shows the highest participation rates among the 25 — 34 and 35 — 44 year olds.2

Lethbridge Legal Guidance has a fairly high participation rate among lawyers in the community.

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The participation rate among women in Ontario could definitely move higher.

On one hand, the higher rates of preschool participation among children today suggest that any positive long - term effects of extending universal public schooling to four - year - olds may be even smaller than those estimated here for kindergarten.

The judges praised Houston for having the highest SAT participation rate among the urban districts competing for the award.

The high opt - out rate among juniors means Washington state as a whole fell short of the 95 percent participation rate required under the federal No Child Left Behind law.

Research has consistently demonstrated that smaller schools have much higher rates of extracurricular participation among students than larger schools.

The administration and the House Appropriations Committee also proposed elimination or severe cuts, respectively, to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.45 Currently funded with more than $ 1 billion, this program provides enrichment opportunities in safe environments to more than 1.6 million students per year, 46 70 percent of whom are students of color.47 Much of this funding supports after - school programs, but 21st CCLC also funds before - school and summer programs.48 Research indicates that participation in 21st CCLC is linked to better attitudes toward school, higher rates of school attendance, fewer suspensions, and better performance in school, among other outcomes.49 In addition, many of these programs provide students with snacks or meals.50

Federal law requires schools test at least 95 percent of students, both overall and among certain demographics — including minorities, students with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency — since high participation rates paint a more accurate picture of student performance and help identify achievement gaps.

But the school system consistently ranks among the top 10 in the state, with the best proficiency rates in reading and math; its students» ACT scores exceed state and national averages; and it boasts Advanced Placement participation rates and scores among the highest in the state.

The participation rate in multiple loyalty programs is about 10 percent higher among slightly older millennials (25 - 34 years old) than younger (18 - 24 years old).

Breaking our respondents into two age groups, we find that the participation rate in multiple loyalty programs is about 10 percent higher among slightly older millennials (those age 25 to 34 years old).

If marital education programs could be mounted at scale, if participation rates among those eligible were high, and if the programs were effective in encouraging and sustaining healthy two - parent families, the effects on children could be important.

Nearly 1 in 6 adults has a mental health need in the state, and approximately 1 in 20 suffers from a serious mental illness.1 The rate among children is even higher: 1 in 13 suffers from a mental illness that limits participation in daily activities.