Sentences with phrase «improving educational curricula»

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Supporters of free schools say they bring greater educational autonomy to parents and communities and that flexibility over the curriculum and qualifications required to teach can improve learning.

The faculty artfully integrates State - adopted educational standards into the school's curriculum while creating a vibrant and stimulating environment that not only engages, but improves student attention and develops a life - long passion for learning.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a new investment of $ 1.7 billion for K - 12 education over the next five years, with the bulk of the funding aimed at existing traditional public schools that show progress in improving educational outcomes, the development of new curricula, charter schools focused on students with special needs, and «research and development» for scalable models that could inform best practices.

We are convinced that out - of - classroom education enriches the curriculum and can improve educational attainment.

What changes to policy and / or curriculum do you think would improve the educational and social outcomes for these students?

The Risk and Prevention Program has been renamed Prevention Science and Practice (PSP) / Counseling C.A.S.. Although the curriculum and educational experience of students will not change, the new name, says program director Mandy Savitz - Romer, better reflects the integrated nature of the program and its mission to prepare graduates to improve the social, emotional, and academic outcomes of children and youth.

Best of all, careers in curriculum development are expected to grow, especially as Australia focuses on improving its global ranking in educational outcomes.

Enabling successful schools (according to standards set between the school and the district, probably including but not limited to test scores) to have greater autonomy over core elements such as hiring, curriculum and financial resources will help improve Indy's educational outlook, the report suggested.

Charter public schools provide school teachers, administrators, and board members the flexibility to shape important decisions about working conditions; the mission, curriculum and instruction, programs and services, schedules, budgeting, and staffing — with the goal of improving educational outcomes for students.

«It will allow us to make teacher salaries more competitive with surrounding districts; it will help us to purchase curriculum to support language immersion, the International Baccalaureate Programme, and innovative educational programming; and it will allow us to maintain and improve our facilities.

◦ the focus of the charter school's curriculum, the instructional methods to be used, any distinctive instructional techniques to be employed, and identification and acquisition of appropriate technologies needed to improve educational and administrative performance which include a means for promoting safe, ethical, and appropriate uses of technology which comply with legal and professional standards

The article offers five practices that can help schools improve educational achievement for these students: acceptance of shared responsibility by school staff; a dual curriculum that promotes language development as well as academic needs; careful consideration of how to integrate immigrants with the general school population; extended learning time; and individual progress records.

The goal of my education career has been to work for positive changes in curriculum, instruction and educational management that result in improving the quality of student achievement, school climate, and professional expertise and culture.

In charter schools, teachers, administrators, and board members shape important decisions about working conditions, including the mission, curriculum and instruction, programs and services, schedules, budgeting, and staffing — with the goal of improving educational outcomes for students.

This approach comes with both challenges and opportunities: DPS will be able to focus more attention and central resources on its lowest - performing schools, improving its ability to provide contextualized supports, while still enabling turnaround leaders to choose the educational programming, curriculum, and professional development best suited to the school.

The Civil Rights Project's Center for Civil Rights Remedies (CCRR) is dedicated to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for children from subgroups who have been discriminated against historically due to their race / ethnicity, and who are frequently subjected to exclusionary practices such as disciplinary removal, over-representation in special education, and reduced access to a college - bound curriculum

To stem the loss of students and the tax funding that follows them, Austin ISD spent $ 850,000 of taxpayer money — not to hire more teachers, improve curriculum or to develop better educational programs, but to pay for a marketing campaign.

The Center is dedicated to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for children from subgroups who have been discriminated against historically due to their race / ethnicity, and who are frequently subjected to exclusionary practices such as disciplinary removal, over-representation in special education, and reduced access to a college - bound curriculum.

Jacqueline Ancess describes how teachers in New York City secondary schools increase their own learning while improving student outcomes • Milbrey W. McLaughlin and Joel Zarrow demonstrate how teachers learn to use data to improve their practice and meet educational standards • Lynne Miller presents a case study of a long - lived school — university partnership • Beverly Falk recounts stories of teachers working together to develop performance assessments, to understand their student's learning, to re-think their curriculum, and much more • Laura Stokes analyzes a school that successfully uses inquiry groups.

In this role, he led the district's implementation of a core instructional curriculum, redesign of the central office, and development of its strategic plan, all with a focus on improving educational equity.

Relay's innovative M.A.T. curriculum focuses entirely on the educational theories and practices that improve student learning in the classroom.

Margaret conducts and applies unique educational research on national and state curriculum standards in English Language Arts Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, K - 12, to improve student achievement and curriculum programs in school districts throughout Texas and the United States.

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NJ EXCEL, therefore, emphasizes the study and analysis of topics and authentic educational issues within local district and school contexts, and within the broader context of the state's Strategic Plan for Improving Education in New Jersey, the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, Common Core / PARCC, relevant state laws, policies, and initiatives.

The CCRR Remedies is dedicated to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for children from subgroups who have been discriminated against historically due to their race / ethnicity, and who are frequently subjected to exclusionary practices such as disciplinary removal, over-representation in special education, and reduced access to a college - bound curriculum.

The school's primary research interest, however, is urban education, and through research on this topic the School has launched two world - famous programs: KIDS (Kids Integrated Data System), a data collection system to improve educational services of children; and EPIC (Evidence - based Program for the Integration of Curricula), a comprehensive early childhood program for children from underserved, minority urban populations.

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It calls for a paradigm shift that is required in the law: the student (if appropriate), special and general education teachers, parents, a district representative, and representatives of other agencies necessary to best serve the student's needs are required to take part in the student's educational planning, with improved learning in the general education curriculum as a goal.

To reach children and adults nationwide, American Humane Association is embarking on a year - long campaign starting with a national media tour, educational roadshow to schools with a traveling museum aboard its fleet of famed Red Star Rescue trucks that save animals in disasters, and a website www.Kindness100.org where readers can find a fascinating historical retrospective of «Be Kind to Animals Week,» a series of pre-K-5 curricula to teach children compassion in all areas of life, official downloadable proclamations for local, state and federal officials, and a Kindness 100 Pledge with four things people can do to improve the lives of millions — actually, billions — of animals.

In addition to parallel legal education systems and outdated curricula, lack of educational materials, research centers, legal clinics, and a dearth of qualified professors have held back efforts of legal education reform in Afghanistan, which, if addressed, could significantly improve the justice sector.

Educational Specialists help improving educational processes in schools by completing the following duties: designing curriculum, training teachers, monitoring student progress, taking measures to support students with disabilities, implementing technology in the classroom, and supervising staff.

Accomplished Instructor and Lecturer with an extensive track record of improving and building quality educational and curriculum development through extensive education, vision, leadership and real world experiences.

Explore the concepts of emergent curriculum and learn how the practices and principles can improve the educational culture of your early childhood program.

Allison Ewers is uniquely positioned to bring her background in sensitive and inclusive educational curricula to help Kyrene improve its sex education programs to be truly comprehensive.