Sentences with phrase «in school attainment»

Research from developmental and educational psychology has shown how these differences in treatment lead directly to differences in school attainment.

It's the different ways we treat boys and girls that lead to differences in school attainment.

Forget the idea of male and female brains; it's the different ways we treat boys and girls that lead to differences in school attainment, says Catherine Scott.

Most obviously, the historic advantage of the U.S. in school attainment has come to an end, as half of the OECD countries now exceed the U.S. in the average number of years of education their citizens receive.

Applying their estimates of the causal effect of added spending to the actual increases in spending suggests that the average poor - nonpoor gap in school attainment should have been more than closed — which is not even close to what we observe.

Not exact matches

Chinese pupils had the highest attainment throughout school, made the most progress and were the most likely to stay in education and go to university.

In a statement about the case, a spokesman for the Department for Education, said: «Schools are not allowed to remove pupils from sixth form because of academic attainment once they are enrolled.»

The hypostasis of wisdom in these passages and others represents the wisdom school at its best and most refined theological attainment.

The report notes that education must prepare the 1.5 million young people who graduate each year from some level of schooling to join their elders in continuous striving for new attainments.

«We will however make available information on best practice and «what works» for improving the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and I am clear that a valuable use of the premium would be schools investing in ways to encourage parents, including of course fathers, to engage in the education of their children.»

Good food provision in schools has been shown to lead not only to healthier children, but to improved attainment.

SHARE aims to involve parents actively in their children's learning; increase parents» understanding of the important role they play and of the learning process; improve the educational attainments of children; enable parents to further their own education; and develop effective management and organisation of parental involvement in schools.

All the arguments levelled in the US are the same ones we dealt with — and now that our work has been independently evaluated we are proving that a whole school approach to educating children about food, where it comes from, how its produced, and cooked is a more effective way of reducing obesity, but also increasing pupil attainment and achievement.

The Government has also committed to investing # 150m a year until 2020 to improve the quality of sport provision in every state primary school in England in the form of the PE and sport premium, because high quality provision — resulting from approaches like HDHK — can lead to dramatic improvements in children's health, behaviour and attainment.

But research has shown significant positive outcomes for vulnerable families enrolled in home visiting, including improved maternal, newborn, and infant health, better educational attainment for moms, improved school readiness, and reduced child abuse.

The Coalition Government's free schools programme, contrary to its stated aims to address educational disadvantage and attainment gaps, is failing to do so, concludes a report commissioned by the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK.

In a report released earlier this year, the commons education committee also found «no convincing evidence of the impact of academy status on attainment in primary schools», adding that while «some chains such as Harris have proved very effective at raising attainment... others achieve worse outcomes than comparable mainstream schools»In a report released earlier this year, the commons education committee also found «no convincing evidence of the impact of academy status on attainment in primary schools», adding that while «some chains such as Harris have proved very effective at raising attainment... others achieve worse outcomes than comparable mainstream schools»in primary schools», adding that while «some chains such as Harris have proved very effective at raising attainment... others achieve worse outcomes than comparable mainstream schools».

«The expansion of the academies and Free Schools programme, regardless of any evidence to show that it is the solution to raising attainment in schools, is a wrong move and will lead to a two tier education Schools programme, regardless of any evidence to show that it is the solution to raising attainment in schools, is a wrong move and will lead to a two tier education schools, is a wrong move and will lead to a two tier education system.

Across England, DEMOS said that the attainment gap for free school meals pupils was 26.7 % in 2013 - 14, up from 26.4 % in 2011 - 12 but reduced from 27.5 % in 2010 - 11 when the pupil premium policy was introduced.

And the same myth is being espoused by policymakers that these kinds of schools are better in terms of attainment for equivalent children.

In a Holyrood debate this afternoon, Alex Salmond, the Scottish First Minister, has tabled a motion recognising «that free school meals help tackle child poverty and promote child welfare and educational attainment; further recognises that free school meals save families at least # 330 per child per year; confirms its commitment to increasing the number of primary school pupils eligible for free school meals».

One of my highlights of my time in coalition was... that the attainment gap, namely how well poor kids do in school as opposed to their wealthier classmates, was closing for the first time in a very long period of time and the reason why that appears to be the case, was because of the effect of policies like the pupil premium.

A report by the NFER also found «no significant difference in attainment progress between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4 outcomes after two years between converter academies and similar non-academy schools.»

They also found «no convincing evidence of the impact of academy status on attainment in primary schools», adding that while «some chains such as Harris have proved very effective at raising attainment... others achieve worse outcomes than comparable mainstream schools».

o the percentage of pupils in each school reaching an attainment threshold in the vital core subjects of English and maths;

«By investing in our education system and providing free school meals for every primary school child, we will remove the stigma attached to free school meals, and improve health and attainment for all children.»

Both Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP, however, still have to satisfy high expectations when it comes to day - to - day government, the first minister's personal pledge to close the attainment gap in the state school sector, and the obvious desire among many of her members and supporters for another independence referendum.

The use of «pupil interventions» to raise attainment among pupils who are struggling is increasingly being misused by schools to justify adding to teachers» workloads and working hours, the Conference, which is being held in Manchester, has heard.

Liberal Democrat science spokesman Evan Harris added: «Low attainment in schools, high graduate debt, poor post-doctoral career progression - our brightest and best are not going into scientific research and you can't blame them.»

«The task of schools in closing the attainment gap is made even harder when teacher supply is in crisis as a result of attacks on teachers» pay, working conditions and professionalism.

While it said there was «unclear» evidence that free school lunches raised attainment, it pointed to its own research on free school breakfasts in disadvantaged schools delivering similar academic benefits to free school lunches, but «significantly improved» behaviour and concentration, and reduced absences.

He said the SNP government in Edinburgh had presided over increasing poverty, a growing crisis in care for the elderly and worsening attainment in schools.

One can not forget the wild jubilations by the youth of Adansi, the chants of support given him during his walk from the Mosque to the Market in Asawase and the warm embrace of the Chiefs and students of Bekwai when he inaugurated the brand new ultra-modern girls» dormitory block at the SDA Secondary school to accommodate 1200 girls; an investment aimed at bridging the gender gap in educational attainment in the area.

This drive for academic achievement leads to high attainment in international academic assessments but has contributed to the curtailment of nocturnal sleep on school nights to well below the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep, putting students at risk of cognitive and psychological problems.

«Student characteristics and behaviors were rewarded in high school and led to higher educational attainment, which in turn was related to greater occupational prestige and income later in life,» she said.

Children who started school a year later did not perform better in teacher ratings of their academic attainment than children who had started at an age appropriate time.

Participation in high - quality early childhood programs at ages 3 and 4 years is associated with greater school readiness and achievement, higher rates of educational attainment and socioeconomic status, and lower rates of crime.

He added: «A similar model could be used to answer a variety of questions in society - for example, how much do individuals, teams and companies affect worker productivity or how much classes, schools and neighbourhoods affect educational attainment.»

Despite recent gains, a wide educational attainment gap remains for these students, making them less likely than Caucasian and Asian pupils to complete science coursework in school and pursue STEM careers.

The JAMA Pediatrics study is the first of a large - scale public program to assess impacts on mid-life educational attainment and the contributions of continuing services in elementary school.

An annual study by UNLV's School of Community Health Sciences and partners found that full - day kindergarten might be linked to higher levels of educational attainment and, in turn, healthier, longer lives.

They said: «sorting along educational attainment might not reflect a preference for a partner of a certain education level, but rather the fact that many people spend much of their time in the company of others with a similar level of education in school, college, or at work.»

In 2013, Deming was named a William T. Grant Scholar for his project, The Long - Run Influence of School Accountability: Impacts, Mechanisms and Policy Implications, which explores the impact of test - based school accountability on post-secondary attainment and earnings, how high - stakes accountability impacts outcomes, and how test - based accountability in high school can complement college preparatioIn 2013, Deming was named a William T. Grant Scholar for his project, The Long - Run Influence of School Accountability: Impacts, Mechanisms and Policy Implications, which explores the impact of test - based school accountability on post-secondary attainment and earnings, how high - stakes accountability impacts outcomes, and how test - based accountability in high school can complement college preparSchool Accountability: Impacts, Mechanisms and Policy Implications, which explores the impact of test - based school accountability on post-secondary attainment and earnings, how high - stakes accountability impacts outcomes, and how test - based accountability in high school can complement college preparschool accountability on post-secondary attainment and earnings, how high - stakes accountability impacts outcomes, and how test - based accountability in high school can complement college preparatioin high school can complement college preparschool can complement college preparation.

Bolder, Broader Action: Strategies for Closing the Poverty Gap Education Week, May 27, 2011 «We have set the nation's highest standards, been tough on accountability and invested billions in building school capacity, yet we still see a very strong correlation between socioeconomic background and educational achievement and attainment,» writes Senior Lecturer Paul Reville.

The difference between the 75 % and 56 % figure is largely immaterial because our «intention - to - treat» analysis exclusively measures the effect of starting high school in the voucher program on future levels of educational attainment regardless of how long you stayed in the program.

In four studies, charter school programs that produce impressive test score gains appear to yield no or little improvement in educational attainmenIn four studies, charter school programs that produce impressive test score gains appear to yield no or little improvement in educational attainmenin educational attainment.

The Scottish Attainment Fund will provide an additional # 750 million over five years to close the attainment gap by supporting schools to improve literacy, numeracy, and health and well - being in some of our most disadvantaAttainment Fund will provide an additional # 750 million over five years to close the attainment gap by supporting schools to improve literacy, numeracy, and health and well - being in some of our most disadvantaattainment gap by supporting schools to improve literacy, numeracy, and health and well - being in some of our most disadvantaged areas.

Stay tuned to the grant winners: Academy 21 at Franklin Central Supervisory Union in Vermont, which is focused on a high - need, predominantly rural community; Cornerstone Charter Schools in Michigan, which seeks to prepare Detroit students for college and health - focused careers; Da Vinci Schools in California, which will integrate blended learning, early college, and real - world experiences with its existing project - based learning approach; Education Achievement Authority in Michigan, which, as part of the statewide turnaround authority is trying to create a student - centric system for students in Detroit; Match Education in Massachusetts, which already operates high - performing schools in Boston and will now focus on using technology to increase the effectiveness of its one - on - one tutoring; Schools for the Future in Michigan, which will serve students significantly below grade level; Summit Public Schools in California, which aims to build off its experiments in blended - learning models to launch a competency - based school; and Venture Academies in Minnesota, which is a new charter organization that will focus on accelerated college credit attainment and cultivation of entrepreneurial leadSchools in Michigan, which seeks to prepare Detroit students for college and health - focused careers; Da Vinci Schools in California, which will integrate blended learning, early college, and real - world experiences with its existing project - based learning approach; Education Achievement Authority in Michigan, which, as part of the statewide turnaround authority is trying to create a student - centric system for students in Detroit; Match Education in Massachusetts, which already operates high - performing schools in Boston and will now focus on using technology to increase the effectiveness of its one - on - one tutoring; Schools for the Future in Michigan, which will serve students significantly below grade level; Summit Public Schools in California, which aims to build off its experiments in blended - learning models to launch a competency - based school; and Venture Academies in Minnesota, which is a new charter organization that will focus on accelerated college credit attainment and cultivation of entrepreneurial leadSchools in California, which will integrate blended learning, early college, and real - world experiences with its existing project - based learning approach; Education Achievement Authority in Michigan, which, as part of the statewide turnaround authority is trying to create a student - centric system for students in Detroit; Match Education in Massachusetts, which already operates high - performing schools in Boston and will now focus on using technology to increase the effectiveness of its one - on - one tutoring; Schools for the Future in Michigan, which will serve students significantly below grade level; Summit Public Schools in California, which aims to build off its experiments in blended - learning models to launch a competency - based school; and Venture Academies in Minnesota, which is a new charter organization that will focus on accelerated college credit attainment and cultivation of entrepreneurial leadschools in Boston and will now focus on using technology to increase the effectiveness of its one - on - one tutoring; Schools for the Future in Michigan, which will serve students significantly below grade level; Summit Public Schools in California, which aims to build off its experiments in blended - learning models to launch a competency - based school; and Venture Academies in Minnesota, which is a new charter organization that will focus on accelerated college credit attainment and cultivation of entrepreneurial leadSchools for the Future in Michigan, which will serve students significantly below grade level; Summit Public Schools in California, which aims to build off its experiments in blended - learning models to launch a competency - based school; and Venture Academies in Minnesota, which is a new charter organization that will focus on accelerated college credit attainment and cultivation of entrepreneurial leadSchools in California, which aims to build off its experiments in blended - learning models to launch a competency - based school; and Venture Academies in Minnesota, which is a new charter organization that will focus on accelerated college credit attainment and cultivation of entrepreneurial leadership.

There was also praise for the support provided by local authorities and Attainment Advisors in schools.

In a foreword to the report, David Laws, executive chairman for CentreForum, said: «There is a risk that this policy may widen the attainment gap on entry to school, and cut across initiatives such as the Pupil Premium, which aim to narrow this gap.»