Sentences with phrase «in classrooms across the state»

A new, more rigorous curriculum was put in place in public schools in 2012 and the impacts of that exploded in classrooms across the state this past year.

In classrooms across the state, you'll find kindergarten and first grade students using blocks and interlocking cubes to learn how to add and subtract.

Treu found that the statutes permit too many grossly incompetent teachers to remain in classrooms across the state — and found that those teachers shortchange their students by putting them months or years behind their peers in math and reading.

Meeting the diverse instructional needs of 21st - Century learners in classrooms across the state

Even if Common Core is fully implemented in Sacramento classrooms by next year, will it be fully implemented in all classrooms across the State?

This is the question ringing in classrooms across the state, the question plaguing teachers working tirelessly to adjust instruction to more rigorous expectations, striving to help students reach heights monumentally higher than they've ever been asked to, much less prepared to, before.

We believe our existing state tests accurately measure what students should be learning in classrooms across the state.

As state Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf presents his «Education State of the State» address to top school officials today at the Commissioner's Convocation in Jackson, two measures in play aim to raise the bar for new teachers and increase diversity in classrooms across the state.

Every day, in classrooms across the state, teachers help move us toward those goals.

At a time when the tests are assuming an unprecedented role in classrooms across the state — used for everything from analyzing student deficiencies to determining which educators deserve cash bonuses — the debate underscores a central question: How accurate are the exams in measuring student learning and progress, and what skills should a passing grade reflect?

It would allow for regulations to be implemented that would allow «state monitors» in classrooms across the state to control how animal welfare groups advocate for animals.

Not exact matches

In 2007, Robert Pianta of the University of Virginia published in Science the results of a large - scale survey of American public schools that he and a team of researchers had undertaken, observing regular instruction over the course of an entire school day in 737 typical fifth - grade classrooms across the United States, as well as hundreds of additional first - and third - grade classroomIn 2007, Robert Pianta of the University of Virginia published in Science the results of a large - scale survey of American public schools that he and a team of researchers had undertaken, observing regular instruction over the course of an entire school day in 737 typical fifth - grade classrooms across the United States, as well as hundreds of additional first - and third - grade classroomin Science the results of a large - scale survey of American public schools that he and a team of researchers had undertaken, observing regular instruction over the course of an entire school day in 737 typical fifth - grade classrooms across the United States, as well as hundreds of additional first - and third - grade classroomin 737 typical fifth - grade classrooms across the United States, as well as hundreds of additional first - and third - grade classrooms.

We are thrilled to be back in Texas, offering schools and districts across the state the opportunity to bring breakfast - in - the - classroom to their students.

«It is good to see that voters across our state support healthy meals in schools as a means to help all kids excel in the classroom.»

«By rewarding donations that support public schools, providing tax credits for teachers when they purchase classroom supplies out of pocket, and easing the financial burden on families who send their children to independent, parochial or out - of - district public schools, we can make a fundamental difference in the lives of students, families and educators across the state,» he said.

«The reality is the teachers are going to be the ones that make it work in a classroom every day for the kids across the state,» said Elia.

Jenny Sedlis, executive director of StudentsFirstNY, a group that advocates for the Common Core, among other issues, said in a statement: «Commissioner King has fully demonstrated his commitment to listening to parents across New York State as he goes about the necessary work of bringing rich and rigorous content into the classroom.»

According to data released by the Alliance for Quality Education, the New York State Education Department owes schools across the state $ 5.9 billion in classroom operatingState Education Department owes schools across the state $ 5.9 billion in classroom operatingstate $ 5.9 billion in classroom operating aid.

In a radio interview on Friday, Mr. Bloomberg noted the spreading financial woes of local governments, saying, «Towns and counties across the state are starting to have to make the real choices — fewer cops, fewer firefighters, slower ambulance response, less teachers in front of the classroom.&raquIn a radio interview on Friday, Mr. Bloomberg noted the spreading financial woes of local governments, saying, «Towns and counties across the state are starting to have to make the real choices — fewer cops, fewer firefighters, slower ambulance response, less teachers in front of the classroom.&raquin front of the classroom.»

The investments will modernize classrooms across New York state and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in the global economy, Cuomo said.

«Given the research and demographic shifts, it's essential to carefully measure the quality of classroom experiences for dual - language learners and to optimize their learning in our state and across the country.»

Photos of the facility hang in classrooms and libraries across the state.

After the proposition passed, state union representatives immediately lobbied the state attorney general to issue a «clarification» explaining that performance pay actually meant an across - the - board bonus for every teacher in a school or district, regardless of performance, and that funding classrooms directly actually meant passing the funding through the district first so the district, rather than the school, can make the major funding decisions.

In classrooms across the United States, teachers, students, and society are being bombarded by what Harvard Graduate School of Education Senior Lecturer Katherine Merseth calls, «math wars» — an ongoing battle over how to teach and assess mathematics.

Teaching of the contributions of Hispanic Americans, and learning about the cultures from which they come, will be the focal point of many classroom activities and discussions in the weeks ahead as students across the United States recognize Hispanic Heritage Month — September 15 to October 15.

Davis, who teaches high school technology in Camilla, Georgia, has blown out the walls of that parallel classroom by orchestrating student collaboration across continents, between places as distant as the United States and Bangladesh.

Students in classrooms across the United States are a reflection of the diverse people, perspectives, histories, and values in our society.

And the work paid off; in 2010, Lima teleconferenced in on the first graduation ceremonies for Media Center students, held simultaneously in hundreds of classrooms across the state.

The American Institute of CPAs has developed a curriculum package for grades 4 - 6, and volunteers from state CPA societies are available to teach it in classrooms across the country.

In schools across the United States, the presence of English learners in mainstream classrooms is commonplacIn schools across the United States, the presence of English learners in mainstream classrooms is commonplacin mainstream classrooms is commonplace.

But, because it varies so widely across classrooms, this micro-level data is usually not included in the accountability programs that states use to compare school performance.

Adjustments to libraries, cafeterias, and resource rooms are common in schools across the state rushing to create as many as 20,000 new classrooms.

Khan Academy in Idaho launched in May 2012, spreading out across nearly 600 miles of the state and serving 12,800 students in 570 classrooms.

There are plenty of curriculum models (Tylers seminal 1949 work ~ Bruners definition of curriculum ~ Wiggins and McTighes Understanding by Design model ~ and Jacobs curriculum mapping instrument come to mind) ~ but none of these strategies help guide curriculum leaders to sit down teams of teachers to develop user - friendly curricula that can be institutionally implemented in classrooms across a grade - level or content - area and that are aligned with state or national standards.

Students in classrooms across the United States spend an estimated 85 percent of their school day on assignments that require reading texts.

Twenty - two schools were observed and over 30 educators were interviewed and observed, to document Web 2.0 and social networking technology use in classrooms across the United States.

«Our TAFE Rescue Fund will re-open campuses that closed, bail out campuses in strife, and upgrade labs, workshops, buildings and classrooms across our state,» Andrews said at Labor's campaign launch.

The 411 on One - to - One Computing In classrooms across the United States, laptops, handhelds, and tablet PCs are replacing pens and pencils as the accepted «tools of the trade» for students.

Support teaching and learning in Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) through Grade 12 classrooms across New York State and provide access to sequenced, spiraled, content - rich statewide curriculum programming and instructional practices that support the attainment of the CCLS and align to the Board of Regents» strategic goals.

Teacher shortages are not felt uniformly across all communities and classrooms, but instead affect some states, subject areas, and student populations more than others, based on differences in wages, working conditions, concentrations of teacher preparation institutions, as well as a wide range of policies that influence recruitment and retention.

In one study, Robert Pianta, dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, found that in observations of 700 preschool classrooms across 11 states, teachers in less than 15 percent of the classes demonstrated «effective teacher - student interactions.&raquIn one study, Robert Pianta, dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, found that in observations of 700 preschool classrooms across 11 states, teachers in less than 15 percent of the classes demonstrated «effective teacher - student interactions.&raquin observations of 700 preschool classrooms across 11 states, teachers in less than 15 percent of the classes demonstrated «effective teacher - student interactions.&raquin less than 15 percent of the classes demonstrated «effective teacher - student interactions.»

Gonzales» new study will seek to understand how educators across the United States are handling discussions of immigration in their classrooms, schools, and communities, and how they are responding to recent discourse and policy measures.

In partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, National Board Certified Teachers will work directly with students in their classrooms, as well as with other teachers in their schools and districts, to transform literacy teaching for K - 3 students across the statIn partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, National Board Certified Teachers will work directly with students in their classrooms, as well as with other teachers in their schools and districts, to transform literacy teaching for K - 3 students across the statin their classrooms, as well as with other teachers in their schools and districts, to transform literacy teaching for K - 3 students across the statin their schools and districts, to transform literacy teaching for K - 3 students across the state.

They observed in classrooms and interviewed teachers and principals in four schools, and they used a survey approach to collect data from educators across the state.

In multiple analyses conducted with international data across countries and with U.S. data across states and districts, we've demonstrated the significant relationship between classroom instruction and student achievement.

Jenny Sedlis, executive director of StudentsFirstNY, a group that advocates for the Common Core, among other issues, said in a statement: «Commissioner King has fully demonstrated his commitment to listening to parents across New York State as he goes about the necessary work of bringing rich and rigorous content into the classroom.»

Bridgeport teacher and E4E - Connecticut Christine Kasten lets teachers across the state know that their voice matters in and outside of the classroom -LRB-...

To address the surge in demand for online courses delivered through VHS@PWCS, respond to overcrowding challenges, and ensure students comply with new state regulations for a compulsory online course credit, PWCS has initiated a blended learning expansion to share VHS@PWCS content with teachers in traditional classrooms across the division.

She and her colleagues decided to solicit geography presentations from classrooms both in the United States and across the world, reaching out to teachers through social media, particularly Twitter.

As the final K — 12 English language arts and math standards are released in the coming weeks, we eagerly anticipate working with CCSSO and NGA to make sure the standards become a reality in every classroom and lead to significant improvements in learning and teaching across the states.