Sentences with phrase «improved graduation»

In addition, children see gains throughout their lives — from improved graduation rates and earnings to decreased rates of crime and adolescent pregnancy.

Measures that saved money, increased parent participation, or improved graduation rates are all good items to list with percentages or numbers.

In this first stage of a two - stage application process, in 500 words or less, we want you to introduce how your learning program has successfully improved graduation rates and prevented students from dropping out.

We will examine how one alternative Indigenous - focused learning program has successfully improved graduation rates and prevents students from dropping out.

We decreased dropout rates, improved graduation rates, closed the achievement gap and ensured the success of each and every student.»

Among other things, the study found that they «markedly improved graduation rates for a large population of low - income, disadvantaged students of color.»

Nine school districts and the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) improved their graduation rates in 2016.

Governor Brown went on to say that «this must change,» and she highlighted the Woodburn School District for its dramatically improved graduation rate — a 24 percent increase in six years.

Online collaboration contributes to improved graduation rates and other academic improvements.

The results have been promising: A study of statewide implementation of the 5Essentials across Illinois — a state that encompasses districts of diverse size and composition — found that strength on the five essential supports is positively related to higher test scores and larger gains over time in math and reading, positive changes in attendance rates, and improved graduation rates.

Although the increase is attributed to improved graduation rates for specific groups of students that have traditionally struggled to earn a diploma — including a 15 percentage point gain for Hispanic students and a 9 percentage point gain for black students over the past decade — gaps still remain when comparing these students to their white and Asian peers.

MYTH: Improved graduation rates, as shown by the 2010 Department of Education study, justify continuing the program.

This support has resulted in improved graduation rates for schools, districts, and states.

WASHINGTON — While we applaud improved graduation rates for all groups of students, we're not cheering too loudly, because, as new data from the «Nation's Report Card» show, high schools have not prepared students for the goal that their parents have for them and the goal that they...

In collaboration with teachers and counselors, Jones's team dramatically improved the graduation rates, and led a college matriculation program that resulted in a significantly larger college - going population.

Mark Niesse reporting for the Atlanta Journal - Constitution lead his Carstarphen story with «The probable next superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools is coming off a controversial tenure in Austin, Texas, where public ire over budget cuts and a school closing rose as much as the improved graduation rates and finances.»

She has also improved the graduation rate from 78 % to 93 %.

During a state monitoring visit, Toledo Schools Administrator Scott TenEyck saw a program that transformed a school from chaos to purposeful organization and improved graduation rates.

As a result, the school has witnessed dramatic increases in student performance on state tests — including a 100 percent pass rate on the 2016 Common Core English Regents exam — as well as an improved graduation rate and college retention rate.

The Chainsmokers surprise Webster students, treat seniors to free concert tickets Tulsa World May 16, 2017 Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Deborah Gist walked on stage and congratulated the school for its improved graduation rate and higher percentage of students heading to college next year... read more.

While the small school movement in New York City has improved graduation rates and standardized test scores for Caucasian and Asian students, African - American and Hispanic students have not seen the same games.

This report examines the genesis of the Project L.I.F.T. initiative, the partnership between the district and private and corporate philanthropists, and strategies to achieve improved graduation rates, student performance, and student growth in the Project L.I.F.T. learning community.

He mentioned other school districts, such as those in San Diego and Denver, which have greatly improved graduation rates through home - visit programs, and said ultimately it would be great to be able to see every incoming freshman before school starts.

Michael J. Petrilli, president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, tied those test scores to improved graduation rates, saying the law helped «millions of kids who would have been on a trajectory to drop out of high school, and instead, they made it.»

While in Washoe County, Martinez improved graduation rates and increased the percentage of students participating in and passing Advanced Placement exams.

We know from those studies that a handful of programs as a whole worsened achievement but improved graduation rates (a set of Texas's charter schools, for example).

Most notably, closures improved graduation rates for displaced students by 15.1 percentage points — with all of that improvement coming through a 17.4 - percentage - point increase in the share of students earning more rigorous Regents diplomas.

Our graduation rate recently improved to 60 %... Our city officials, sadly, celebrated that the school district had improved its graduation rate to such an abysmal number.»

Student outcomes — better attendance, improved graduation rates, improved performance on tests — all demonstrate that mayoral control is working and should be continued.

That was the message of Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor Carmen Fariña, while touting the city's improved graduation rate.

The Democratic candidate said the Syracuse City School District must improve graduation rates and find cost - effective ways to transport students to and from school.

As our report suggests, we need more education funding in high needs districts and a serious investment of state funds in combatting child poverty if we are to improve graduation rates.

Duffy also weighed in on Last In, First out, saying he is for anything that improves the graduation rates for students, especially in the state's Big 5 school districts.

The mayor said an evaluation system would highlight the «amazing» job that teachers have done to improve graduation rates, adding that a «handful of teachers» could use «remedial work,» while others «can not be in front of our kids.»

With a great deal of focus on improving graduation rates in the city of Buffalo, a program is underway at the Erie County Holding Center in Buffalo that is allowing teenage inmates to reach high school graduation.

After the speech, Warren also talked about initiatives she wants to build on, including finding ways to improve graduation rates.

The New York State Board of Regents has cleared the way for a new career pathways for high school students aimed at improving graduation rates.

«It's a bittersweet situation, I think we have a person that has poured themselves into the Syracuse City School District over the last five years and have helped us move forward in terms of improving graduation rates, decreasing drop - out rates and getting our schools off the receivership list,» Dorsey said.

Other school districts outside of New York State have similar demographics to Buffalo, but are doing a much better job in improving graduation rates.

«This study provides the first good evidence, with a large and diverse population of students, that such exposure through undergraduate research has dramatic benefits for all students, substantially improving both graduation rates in STEM and overall graduation rates.

That's true for high school graduation, too — what works to improve graduation rates in, say, Massachusetts, will also benefit New Jersey, and Ohio, and Colorado, and so on.

Nine major civil rights organizations today called on Congress to make reforming America's high schools and improving graduation rates for minority students the most urgent priority as it moves forward on renewing the No Child Left Behind Act.

90,000 out of 1 million doesn't sound so good, but without improving our graduation or proficiency rates for these children, we'd only be taking about 40,000 kids.

Boasberg has led DPS since 2009, helping the district triple its number of students taking Advanced Placement courses and improve graduation rates by 25 percentage points to 67 percent.

The suit alleged that the district had failed to provide textbooks and keep discipline in classrooms, used credit waivers improperly to improve graduation rates, and «dumbed down» standards for measuring school performance.

Diplomas Now: Implement whole - school reforms to improve graduation rates in 41 middle and high schools in 13 districts

SEL has been shown to increase academic performance, decrease behavioral issues and suspensions, and improve graduation rates.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 required states to set goals for improving their graduation rates.

TSDS supports graduation plans and college preparation exams, helping educators improve graduation rates and enhancing success in college and the workforce.

Reviewers applauded administrators for embracing diversity, improving graduation rates, providing choice, charting Advanced Placement test results slightly above other North Carolina systems, and maintaining strong mental health partnerships, leadership development practices, and community support.