Sentences with phrase «identifying equity gaps»
Additionally, states are taking steps to ensure equitable access to effective teachers by identifying equity gaps and implementing innovative programs to recruit a diverse workforce.
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As part of the study, the Department of Labor conducted pay equity hearings in New York City, Syracuse, Long Island and Buffalo to solicit testimony identifying specific causes of the gender wage gap and suggestions on ways in which the wage gap can be closed, either in its entirety, or in particular industries.
«Our study identified critical gaps in the effectiveness and equity of marine protected areas,» said Gill, who conducted the research during a postdoctoral fellowship supported by the National Socio - Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) and the Luc Hoffmann Institute.
Further, districts are required to «identify and address» teacher equity gaps.
In December 2015, Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), [1] which requires states and districts to determine whether low - income students and students of color in Title I schools are served at disproportionate rates by ineffective, out - of - field, or inexperienced teachers, and take steps to address any identified disproportionalities (i.e., gaps in equity).
The new system will also focus attention on how student groups are faring in these areas, helping to identify achievement gaps and promoting efforts to improve equity.
To help states use ESSA to close opportunity and achievement gaps, this document identifies eight equity priorities and illustrates how states can...
PORTLAND, Ore. — May 7, 2018 — On May 10, Multnomah County Library will join with the City of Portland and other partners for a Digital Inclusion Summit to share insights, identify knowledge gaps and to continue collaborative efforts to achieve digital equity.
In a very topical application of data analytics, US employment leader Littler has announced the launch of the Littler Pay Equity Assessment, which combines the 1300 + lawyer firm's experience in employment law and compensation with proprietary technology to identify pay gaps and, ergo, risks of litigation.