Sentences with phrase «improving education excellence»

Although Sexton died in 2010, the Committee continues his legacy of studying, informing and engaging citizens in improving education excellence for all Kentuckians.

Not exact matches

Yet, given the excellence of Cardinal Vaughan School, perhaps it might be preferable if a twin school could be set up in a Borough such as Brent, improving education in a deprived area.

Guest speaker at the 4 - 7 p.m. gathering will be Anita Walker, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency that promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences across the Commonwealth to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents.

Gibson offered a brief outline of his platform, stating, «I believe our state can rally around four points: growing the economy through meaningful tax cuts and policy changes, achieving excellence in education by returning power to parents, students and teachers, cleaning up corruption and restoring our faith in our ability to be self - governing and protecting our freedoms while improving on the safety and security of all New Yorkers.»

In his keynote talk at the 2015 Forum titled «Continuing Efforts to Improve Science Education in the U.S,» DeBoer reviewed the history of science standards development in the U.S. and the role of Project 2061 for an audience of several hundred science teachers from various Chinese provinces, many of whom were being recognized for excellence in teaching.

Its mission is «To improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide», working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

«ASHG's mission is to advance human genetics in science, health, and society through excellence in research, education, and advocacy, and Dr. Scholes» addition to the staff will greatly improve our ability to fulfill the «advocacy» portion of that mission,» said Joseph McInerney, MA, MS, Executive Vice President of ASHG.

«What made this convening so impressive is that while so much in education reform can divide activists into warring camps, expanding learning time unites reformers around a shared vision of bringing excellence and breadth to our nation's most impoverished and struggling schools,» said Lecturer Chris Gabrieli, cofounder and chairman of the National Center on Time & Learning, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding learning time to improve student achievement and enable a well - rounded education.

Australia won't achieve excellence in school education unless policy makers give practical support to teachers like Kate, Naomi and Natalie to help them rigorously adapt and improve their practices.

A key purpose of the Oct. 11 - 13 conference, according to the preliminary agenda, is to improve the education of teachers by creating an organization of institutions «that will obligate themselves to standards and practices which promote excellence.»

Design a school that pays more and reaches all with excellence — October 10, 2013 Public Impact Co-Directors Refresh Vision: Opportunity Culture for ALL — September 25, 2013 Report shows promising alternative to closing failing charter schools — August 14, 2013 Rocketship Education: Bringing tech closer to teachers — July 24, 2013 Case study: New charter pays more, extends teachers» reach, gets strong results — July 9, 2013 Case study: How Charlotte zone planned Opportunity Culture schools — June 27, 2013 Case study: How one Leading Educators fellow extends her reach — June 17, 2013 Opportunity Culture district creates paid role for student teachers — May 22, 2013 Reports: City - based organizations» roles in quality digital learning — May 15, 2013 Nation's fifth - largest district explores extending reach of excellent teachers — May 9, 2013 A Better Blend: Combine digital instruction and great teaching to dramatically improve learning — April 30, 2013 Indiana Encourages Dramatically Different Models in New Charter Schools — April 18, 2013 Charlotte Flooded with Teacher Applicants Seeking Roles to Extend Their Reach — April 11, 2013 New charter school study shows the steps to great schools — March 14, 2013 Nashville Joins Sites Extending Excellent Teachers» Reach — March 7, 2013 Opportunity Culture Network to Link Charter School Organizations — February 6, 2013 Share Opportunity Culture with Your Teachers: New Slide Deck and Two - Pager — Dec 13, 2012 Career Paths That Respect Teachers» Time and Talent — Nov 15, 2012 You Know Who Your Great Teachers Are — Now What?

They were in agreement that New Orleans public education has improved in the past decade, but must continue to move toward excellence.

Charter Schools Development Corporation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), promotes innovation and excellence in education by helping charter school entrepreneurs and leaders finance, build and expand their school models, with the goal of ultimately improving student achievement by increasing school choice within the American public education system.

School Board Leadership Resource Center and Center for Public Education Briefing Room: These two resources bring you school improvement research, best practices and examples from high - performing school systems, and expert guidance that can help your school board set a course for improving student achievement and district excellence.

Innovations in Blended Learning and Technology - Enhanced Teaching; Partnerships to Bolster STEM Education; and Early Childhood Education have helped sustain and improve the academic excellence that has come to define our Catholic school system.

The Texas Center for Educator Excellence (TxCEE), supported through Region 18 Education Service Center (ESC), provides technical assistance to Texas school districts to improve educator excellence.

The New Mexico Teacher of the Year promotes excellence in teaching, is a source of inspiration to other teachers to strive for improving the quality of education within their own classrooms, therein providing the tools necessary for New Mexico students to succeed.

Nationally recognized for its excellence in science education, BSCS is a nonprofit organization that works to improve all students» understanding of science and technology by developing exemplary curricular materials, supporting their widespread and effective use, and providing professional development.

Whether the goal is to enhance instruction, create a culture of excellence, or broaden education options for parents, it's nearly impossible to improve schools without strong leaders.

The U.S. Department of Education recognizes overall academic excellence or progress in improving student achievement at the schools.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced 286 schools as the 2013 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement.

Carol Campbell, the principal researcher for the study, added, «While Canada is internationally recognized as valuing education and committing to both excellence and equity, there is a gap in shared knowledge about the professional learning practices that contribute to improved educational outcomes within and across Canada and in the unique and diverse contexts of each province and territory.»

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today recognized 269 schools as 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools based on their overall academic excellence, or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.

While DCFT struggles to find continued relevance as a privileged middleman between teachers and district leaders, the Board of Education now looks to shake off the AFT - organized backlash and focus ahead on reforms that raise the bar of excellence for students, and improve communication with parents.

CICS will be a hub of excellence, equity, and innovation in Chicago education: every student will flourish, every school will meet the unique needs of its community, and every success will improve our city and our world.

Finding 1: Achieving educational excellence in Australian schools will require a focus on achievement through learning growth for all students, complemented by policies which support an adaptive, innovative and continuously improving education system.

The board, which is appointed by the Legislature, and the State Education Department, which the board oversees, «will continue to work to improve implementation of the Common Core in our schools and all the laws and regulations we administer in furtherance of educational excellence,» the board's chancellor, Merryl H. Tisch, and the state education commissioner, John B. King Jr., said in a joint statement onEducation Department, which the board oversees, «will continue to work to improve implementation of the Common Core in our schools and all the laws and regulations we administer in furtherance of educational excellence,» the board's chancellor, Merryl H. Tisch, and the state education commissioner, John B. King Jr., said in a joint statement oneducation commissioner, John B. King Jr., said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

Five Wisconsin public schools, including one Dodgeville School District elementary school, have been named Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education for overall academic excellence or success in improving their student academic achievement.

Like our colleagues at the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, we truly believe that the development of a formal recognized veterinary specialty in Shelter Medicine will provide improved veterinary medical services to the profession and the public — and will help optimize care for millions of animals through education, research, and the pursuit of clinical excellence.

In 2011, the U.S. Department of Education inspired schools to strive for excellence in sustainability when they created the Green Ribbon Schools Award program and defined the three main components of a green school: reduce environmental impacts and costs, improve occupants» health and comfort and increase environmental and sustainability literacy.

We support our members to improve teaching and learning, promote leadership and professional development in our field, support excellence in early childhood education programs, and build public awareness through advocacy and outreach.

The American Institute of Stress — The mission of AIS is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence of stress management in education, research, clinical care and the workplace.