Our program is custom - designed to target the unique needs and challenges that turnaround schools experience as they work to
increase academic achievement in students.
The elements, in addition to the tracking their progress throughout the year aims to
increase academic achievement in reading and development authentic engagement and ownership of the content in the class.
Find classroom management strategies that help students build community, prepares them for successful living, and
increases academic achievement in the classroom.
At the same time board members must understand that removing ineffective teachers is also critical to
increasing academic achievement in a challenged school.
Increased academic achievement in students by fostering creativity, motivation, and critical thinking skills.
Find classroom management strategies that help students build community, prepares them for successful living, and
increases academic achievement in the classroom.
Not exact matches
In this presentation, you'll learn how you can establish a healthier home environment for your school - aged child, reduce
academic stress without sacrificing
achievement, and
increase your child's resilience, creativity, and well - being.
With our culture and our nation's emphasis on high
academic achievement, the perception that
in order to get into college kids need straight As and perfect test scores,
increased course work and more complex curricula, teachers are feeling the pressure to cover more material, and to prepare kids for the next grade.
Physical punishment is associated with a range of mental health problems
in children, youth and adults, including depression, unhappiness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, use of drugs and alcohol, and general psychological maladjustment.26 — 29 These relationships may be mediated by disruptions in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
in children, youth and adults, including depression, unhappiness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, use of drugs and alcohol, and general psychological maladjustment.26 — 29 These relationships may be mediated by disruptions
in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by
increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects
academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter
in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36
In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations
in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.
in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.37
The previous studies linked a belief
in free will
in people from Western countries with
increased happiness, better work performance and
academic achievements and less negative behaviors such as cheating.
Students who practiced the Transcendental Meditation program showed significant
increases in math and English scale scores and performance level scores over a one - year period.A significant portion of the meditating students — 41 percent — showed a gain of at least one performance level
in math, compared to 15 percent of the non-meditating students
in the control group.Among the students with the lowest levels of
academic performance, «below basic» and «far below basic,» the meditating students showed a significant improvement
in overall
academic achievement compared to students
in the control group, which showed only a slight gain.
Involvement
in these projects has also proven to
increase academic achievement as students learn problem - solving skills, how to plan activities and important team - work abilities.
I also detect no evidence that the establishment of kindergarten programs as a result of the funding initiatives prompted an
increase in academic expectations of students
in the early grades, which would have adversely affected children with low levels of
achievement.
In 1999, Michigan increased the reward for good academic performance by offering the Michigan Merit Award, a one - year $ 2,500 scholarship for any student who scores at Level I or Level 2 on the Michigan Educational Achievement Program (MEAP) tests in reading, mathematics, science, and writin
In 1999, Michigan
increased the reward for good
academic performance by offering the Michigan Merit Award, a one - year $ 2,500 scholarship for any student who scores at Level I or Level 2 on the Michigan Educational
Achievement Program (MEAP) tests
in reading, mathematics, science, and writin
in reading, mathematics, science, and writing.
For the most part, he says, the past decade of research on the accountability movement
in education has focused on two things: whether or not the tests
increased academic achievement, and how high - stakes testing has led to certain behaviors such as teaching to the test or manipulating the data.
A new study from Harvard Graduate School of Education's Project Zero found demonstrable links between experiences with music and drama and
increases in certain cognitive skills, but also showed no connection
in many areas between arts education and students»
academic achievement.
I guess some of that early work done by Marzano shows that we can actually have
academic achievement scores
increase by 20 percentile points and engagement scores go up by 23 percentile points, higher
in classrooms where effective management techniques are being employed.
At minimum —
in the one - size - fits - all No Child Left Behind era — her tenure reminds us of the real genius of the federal system, the opportunity to try many different approaches to a shared objective:
increased academic achievement for all students.
The arts therefore can
increase their likelihood of engaging positively
in their children's learning, thus raising their children's overall
academic achievement.
Under her leadership, scorecard data
increased steadily especially
in academic achievement and mission focus.
Teaching students that their intelligence can
increase [1] can help them maintain motivation
in face of challenges [2] and promote
academic achievement.
An academically stronger licensing system for teachers would raise the
academic quality of our teaching force, strengthen the school curriculum, and,
in turn,
increase student
achievement.
Yet the Department's waiver policy says that,
in order to receive waivers, states «must submit a request that addresses each of the following four principles, consistent with the definitions and timelines described later
in this document, to
increase the quality of instruction for students and improve student
academic achievement in the State and its [districts].»
Many of his studies took him into controversial territory, including his investigation of whether incentives
increase academic achievement (
in most cases, no), and his investigation with Steven Levitt of whether there are systematic racial differences
in mental ability among young children (no, when they're under the age of 1; yes, as they get older, hinting at the importance of environmental differences).
During this same period, inequality
in academic achievement and educational attainments between children from high - and low - income families has also
increased substantially.
This included: attendance levels (studies show a positive relationship between participation
in sports and school attendance); behaviour (research concludes that even a little organised physical activity, either inside or outside the classroom, has a positive effect on classroom behaviour, especially amongst the most disruptive pupils); cognitive function (several studies report a positive relationship between physical activity and cognition, concentration, attention span and perceptual skills); mental health (studies indicate positive impacts of physical activity on mood, well - being, anxiety and depression, as well as on children's self - esteem and confidence); and attainment (a number of well - controlled studies conclude that
academic achievement is maintained or enhanced by
increased physical activity).
«Just calling it a community school and bringing
in resources by itself does not, of course, guarantee
increased academic achievement,» Buery said.
It has been shown
in numerous national studies and surveys that, on average, ELLs under achieve
in comparison to their English - speaking peers
in academic domains and that the
achievement gap tends to
increase the higher the grade level (e.g., Fry, 2007; Rumberger, 2007; McNeil et al., 2008).
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and Boston, pre-kindergarten programs demonstrate impressive outcomes that include positive effects on math scores, grade retention, and chronic absenteeism at the end of grade 8; increased achievement on language arts, literacy, math, and science, as well as decreased grade retention and special education placement at the end of grade 5; and stronger than typical impacts on academic readiness (effect sizes in the 0.4 — 0.6 range) at school entr
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and Boston, pre-kindergarten programs demonstrate impressive outcomes that include positive effects on math scores, grade retention, and chronic absenteeism at the end of grade 8;
increased achievement on language arts, literacy, math, and science, as well as decreased grade retention and special education placement at the end of grade 5; and stronger than typical impacts on
academic readiness (effect sizes
in the 0.4 — 0.6 range) at school entr
in the 0.4 — 0.6 range) at school entry.
The goal of
increased assessment and accountability
in NCLB was to improve student
achievement, reduce the
achievement gap, and align instruction to
academic standards.
Reardon's research on the relationship between
academic achievement and family income found an
increased link between family income and children's
academic achievement, noting
in earlier studies, «The income
achievement gap does not appear to be a result of a growing
achievement gap between children with highly educated and less - educated parents.
candidates Brian Barnes and Dorian Burton were named finalists by Echoing Green for the Black Male
Achievement Fellowship for their work in public service and civic engagement through TandemED, a nonprofit that helps equip communities to self - design educational content that will instill young black men with purpose and increase their academic a
Achievement Fellowship for their work
in public service and civic engagement through TandemED, a nonprofit that helps equip communities to self - design educational content that will instill young black men with purpose and
increase their
academic achievementachievement.
Research shows that implementing SWPBIS results
in a significant drop
in discipline referrals and suspensions, as well as
increased academic achievement, lower dropout rates, higher teacher retention, and improved school culture.11
As Hector's story illustrates,
increased academic engagement leads,
in turn, to improved learning and higher
achievement.
Lastly, NCLB «s promise of a substantial
increase in student
academic achievement has not been materialized, and the law's pressure on teachers to raise test scores has backfired into resentment of federal involvement
in schooling.
Moving students from a belief
in the limits of intelligence can counter the argument for tracking by
increasing academic achievement for all students, including high needs subgroups.
The new Student Support and
Academic Enrichment Grants (Title IV, Part A) program provides funds for programs and activities to improve students» academic achievement by increasing the capacity of local school divisions to provide all students with a well - rounded education; improve school conditions for learning; and improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all s
Academic Enrichment Grants (Title IV, Part A) program provides funds for programs and activities to improve students»
academic achievement by increasing the capacity of local school divisions to provide all students with a well - rounded education; improve school conditions for learning; and improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all s
academic achievement by
increasing the capacity of local school divisions to provide all students with a well - rounded education; improve school conditions for learning; and improve the use of technology
in order to improve the
academic achievement and digital literacy of all s
academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.
The policies that were criticized were those that
increased attention to
academic outcomes at the expense of children's exploration, discovery, and play; methods that focused on large group activities and completion of one - dimensional worksheets and workbooks
in place of actual engagement with concrete objects and naturally occurring experiences of the world; and directives that emphasized the use of group - administered, computer - scored, multiple - choice
achievement tests
in order to determine a child's starting place
in school rather than assessments that rely on active child engagement, teacher judgment, and clinical opinion.
What to know: The Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) plan stands out for aligning its teacher recruitment and retention efforts with its ambitious goals for
increasing student
academic achievement by 2025 and clearly stating its role
in supporting districts to address equity concerns.10 The MDE recognizes that
in order to reach its stated goals — which include a proposed graduation rate of 90 percent for all students by 2025 — they must also support districts
in recruiting and retaining teachers of color who are prepared to improve student outcomes.
Engaging Schools works with school and program leaders and educators to support students
in developing and strengthening social - emotional learning competencies and qualities of character that
increase interpersonal effectiveness, reduce aggressive and antisocial behavior and intolerance, and enhance
academic achievement.
«Given the strong influence of poverty on student
academic achievement, these changes have
increased the challenge of improving student outcomes
in IPS,» the report read, promising a plan to cultivate schools capable of erasing the
achievement gap associated with inner city schools where high levels of poverty and greater racial diversity exist.
The new law calls for replicating magnet school programs that demonstrate «success
in increasing student
academic achievement and reducing isolation of minority groups» and «
increase racial integration by taking into account socioeconomic diversity.»
MSAP prioritizes replicating magnet school programs that demonstrate «success
in increasing student
academic achievement and reducing isolation of minority groups... by taking into account socioeconomic diversity.»
Montera's
Academic Performance Index — the state's primary metric for evaluating student
achievement — had
increased by 94 points
in the previous three years, with the largest gain coming from black students.
In order to
increase student
achievement and maintain the
academic success of Clark students, we surveyed the school environment, taking into account the strengths, weaknesses, and attributes of the staff.
Fund (LDF) of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), highlights the continued need for greater educational equity, and warns that race and gender disparities
in opportunity and
academic achievement lead to high dropout rates, limited job opportunities, and
increased risk of poverty for African American females.
Approving R - 55 will give Washington parents, teachers, and communities another tool to help them
increase academic achievement for their kids and help solve the unacceptable dropout rate
in our state.
The NYS Charter Schools Act of 1998 was created for the following purposes: • Improve student learning and
achievement; •
Increase learning opportunities for all students, with special emphasis on expanded learning experiences for students who are at - risk of
academic failure; • Encourage the use of different and innovative teaching methods; • Create new professional opportunities for teachers, school administrators and other school personnel; • Provide parents and students with expanded choices
in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system; and • Provide schools with a method to change from rule - based to performance - based accountability systems by holding the schools established under this article accountable for meeting measurable student
achievement results.
Both the guide and the toolkit materials are designed to give afterschool instructors the resources they need to build fun, innovative, and academically enriching activities that not only engage students, but extend their knowledge
in new ways and
increase academic achievement.
The effects of the program range from
increased academic achievement to dramatic reductions
in problem behaviors.