Sentences with phrase «holding schools and educators»

Is it reasonable to hold schools and educators responsible for ensuring that students meet that bar?

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Some educators in Arizona are volunteering to care for students and holding food drives as a historic teacher strike that has closed schools stretches on.

Waldorf educators, whether they work in independent or in public schools, hold Rudolf Steiner's goal for education to be eloquently expressed in this quote: «Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and meaning to their lives.»

Locally, Charles Russo, superintendent of East Moriches schools, was one of the few educators to speak in favor of Common Core testing at forums that featured then - Education Commissioner John B. King Jr., held last year and in late 2013.

Educators and parent leaders from Brooklyn's PS / IS 180 and PS 231, the District 75 school with which it shares space, held an early - morning «Black Friday» protest against budget cuts and layoffs on June 17 as part of the ongoing series of «Fight Back Friday» demonstrations at schools around the city.

Some want the current majority to maintain control and continue pushing for changes such as a longer school day, more charter schools and a teacher contract that holds educators more accountable for performance.

To move their 765 - plus students onto a more promising track, like their counterparts at other YES Prep campuses, educators at North Central run the school day from 7:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, and hold sessions on certain Saturdays for community service and extra instruction.

In November, an initial workshop held at the Ross School in East Hampton, NY — the first slated research school — focused on establishing a core group of scientists and educators capable of integrating research and practice and who are committed to working together on the development of the research school School in East Hampton, NY — the first slated research school — focused on establishing a core group of scientists and educators capable of integrating research and practice and who are committed to working together on the development of the research school school — focused on establishing a core group of scientists and educators capable of integrating research and practice and who are committed to working together on the development of the research school school model.

Over 120 people attended the conference, which was held to bring together community organizers, parent leaders, education researchers, and educators to focus on community organizing and school reform in low - income communities.

In general, schools and communities participate by organizing professional development opportunities to encourage collaborative planning between general and special educators, entering our national poster / essay contest, organizing multicultural events and celebrations, issuing proclamations of Inclusive Schools Week in their communities, giving awards and recognition to educators and community members who are making a difference for students with disabilities, holding book fairs, and writing letters - to - the - schools and communities participate by organizing professional development opportunities to encourage collaborative planning between general and special educators, entering our national poster / essay contest, organizing multicultural events and celebrations, issuing proclamations of Inclusive Schools Week in their communities, giving awards and recognition to educators and community members who are making a difference for students with disabilities, holding book fairs, and writing letters - to - the - Schools Week in their communities, giving awards and recognition to educators and community members who are making a difference for students with disabilities, holding book fairs, and writing letters - to - the - editor.

Some schools shunt students into the juvenile justice system in order to escape their duty to educate them - students who could benefit from staying in school if only the educators held a positive view of their potential and had the ability to address their cognitive, developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Which would also mean that implementation of the Common Core by states and districts could be distorted in the direction of the soft stuff that will be on the tests and for which schools and educators will be held to account.

He made sure that the push to hold educators accountable for results stopped short of challenging protection of dismal teachers and stymied efforts to send strong teachers into weak schools.

In their latest book, The Power of Teacher Teams, the pair draws attention to this invaluable network of educators, professionals, and administrators, claiming that, when executed correctly, teacher teams may hold the power to transform schools in such a way that they can offer a more successful and effective learning experience.

There is an odd tension running through many of NCLB's accountability provisions between creating serious consequences that hold educators and schools accountable and the law's goal of improving student achievement.

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I was able to travel across the U.S. and Canada meeting with school boards leaders, community organizations, foundations, and governments to collaborate on initiatives that fostered civic education, and was grateful to see the collective passion that educators across the country held for the success of students.

Consequently, school administrators and educators are being held accountable for student achievement on state - mandated assessments, now more than ever, through the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM).

The hearings, which are being held by the National Commission on Excellence in Teacher Education — a group of teacher educators, legislators, teachers, and school administrators established last March by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education — began last month in St. Paul.

Studies have repeatedly shown that students benefit when schools and educators are held accountable for student outcomes, as part of a multi-measure system.

When asked to reflect upon these conversations ~ held at 16 different schools ~ educators responded by affirming the value of the process ~ Cathy explains: They want to meet with each other at a time and in a place devoted to professional learning ~ and they want to learn from and inspire each other in ways that result in improved teaching and learning across all participating schools.

We have set high standards and created a school accountability system that holds schools responsible for outcomes and gives schools, parents, and educators the information they need to address students» strengths and weaknesses.

29 - July 1 — Character education: «Midwest Character Education Conference,» sponsored by the Network for Educational Development, for teachers, administrators, school board members, teacher educators, and parents, to be held at the Hyatt Union Station in St. Louis, Mo..

25 - 28 — Physical education: «International Conference on the Young Child: Moving To Learn,» conference, sponsored by the Council on Physical Education for Children and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, for early - childhood educators, physical - education specialists, child - care providers, school administrators, therapists, and teacher - educators, to be held in Washington.

A former public school leader and educator with 32 years of experience, Jewell - Sherman became the first woman to hold the title of professor of practice at the Ed Sschool leader and educator with 32 years of experience, Jewell - Sherman became the first woman to hold the title of professor of practice at the Ed SchoolSchool.

The first track is standards - based: Set clear, high expectations in core academic subjects; test students regularly to see which schools and students are clearing the bar; and hold schools (and perhaps also educators and pupils) to account for the results.

The debate quietly raging over the future role of the nation's telephone companies in cable broadcasting holds important implications for the schools, educators and telephone - company and cable - industry officials say.

19 - 21 — Curriculum and instruction: Summer series, focusing on school change, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for all educators, to be held in San Francisco, Calif..

As both a former schoolteacher and a parent of two children who went through public schools, I am convinced that we need more effective ways to hold educators accountable, and I believe that testing has to be a part of an effective accountability program.

2 - 4 African - American history: «African - American History: Destroying the Myths Teaching the Truth,» fifth annual conference, sponsored by the Indianapolis Public Schools» Office of African - American History / Multicultural Education, for educators, parents, and students, to be held at the Marriott Hotel, 21st and Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind..

«Those who hold Christian convictions must apply them within the realm of public education,» said Forrest L. Turban, executive director of Christian Educators Association International, whose Aug. 7 annual meeting drew some 300 teachers, principals, school - board members, and parents.

The trips, which are held each year with an aim of showing educators what the Northern Territory is able to offer schools and their students, combine a mixture of natural and cultural experiences.

Lubbers, who had become interested in charter schools after hearing educators in traditional schools complain about red tape holding them back, says that vesting the mayor (who is of course beholden to voters) with authorizing power offered the very desirable combination of freedom and accountability.

We believe this model holds the potential to enhance teacher preparation programs; strengthen school - university partnerships; and connect teacher educators, teacher candidates, and school - based practitioners via collaboration on intervention - based instructional research projects.

In November, an initial workshop held at the Ross School in East Hampton, NY» the first slated research school» focused on establishing a core group of scientists and educators capable of integrating research and practice and who are committed to working together on the development of the research school School in East Hampton, NY» the first slated research school» focused on establishing a core group of scientists and educators capable of integrating research and practice and who are committed to working together on the development of the research school school» focused on establishing a core group of scientists and educators capable of integrating research and practice and who are committed to working together on the development of the research school school model.

The RSC has a terrific program that digitally delivers content to schools, and here at BAM we have held educator symposiums and school - age performances that engage young minds and prompt discussion of his plays.

Educators can certainly help support safe internet use by educating and holding talks and discussions amongst students in the class room, but teachers can not be held responsible for supervising students when students most need it, outside of school.

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The focus on holding students, educators, schools, and school districts accountable for achievement is a critical element to ensuring high - quality educational opportunities and access for each student.

During the recent 2012 - 2013 APPR Conference held in Albany, 200 educators heard a panel representing school districts from around New York State share reflections on their experience in developing a working APPR agreement for teachers and principals.

The only answer that makes sense to us is for a state to make sure that its math and reading standards are clear, coherent, and rigorous; that its tests line up with those standards; that its schools and educators are held to account for getting better results in terms of real student learning; and that research is done to examine the effectiveness of various curricular products.

When it comes to actually holding schools (and educators) accountable, let's try trusting the Tenth Amendment and the people closest to the problem.

The reason, in my view, is that the politicians most likely to stand up for smart, robust education reforms — expanding charter schools but also holding them accountable, for example, or setting high standards and empowering educators to meet them as they see fit — are mainstream conservative Republicans.

A former public school leader and educator with 32 years of experience, Jewell - Sherman becomes the first woman to hold the title of professor of practice at the Ed Sschool leader and educator with 32 years of experience, Jewell - Sherman becomes the first woman to hold the title of professor of practice at the Ed SchoolSchool.

Most obviously, if teacher educators hold transformative aims and seek to promote new instructional practices and social ideas that are not widely available for observation in schools, then cases might constitute one bridge between hortatory pronouncements and new practices and attitudes.

For many parents, educators, and policy - makers in the United States, charter schools - innovative public schools that are free from much bureaucratic oversight but must «compete» for students in order to retain their charters - have held out enormous promise as a public alternative to failing traditional schools.

On October 6 parents, students and educators will gather outside of their schools before the bell to hold a rally and march.

After thousands of parents, educators and students held «walk - ins» at over 100 Milwaukee public schools in September, Abele started to back down.

The legislative breakfast, held at Park City Prep Charter School, was a chance for parents, community leaders, students, and educators to hear about the many charter schools in Bridgeport and how charter schools are faring across Connecticut.

Meanwhile, members of the Durham Association of Educators (DAE) and other members of the community have held two community meetings over the past four days to discuss ways to help reduce the impact of schools being closed May 16 on students and parents.