Sentences with phrase «increasing academic achievement for all students»

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.

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.

Successful integration programs have shown that community consensus takes time to build and is imperative to the improvement of schools and increased academic achievement for all students regardless of socioeconomic status.

Dr. Constantino's work quickly gained national prominence and soon he began traveling the United States speaking and working with all types of educators, school board members, and businesses to promote sound practices in family engagement that result in increased academic achievement for all students.

Administrators have a responsibility to increase academic achievement for all students.

In this role, she identifies strategies and communication platforms that shed light on and promote Flamboyan Foundation's mission and key focus area — family engagement and its unparalleled success in increasing academic achievement for students in Washington, DC and across the country.

Our goal since then has been to use the arts as a vehicle to create new learning opportunities and enhance existing learning opportunities in order to increase academic achievement for all students.

This in turn creates increased academic achievement for these students.

In particular, it focuses on the enrollment of minority students in AP programs in New Haven's interdistrict magnet high schools, which are designed in - part to increase academic achievement for students of color.

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Find classroom management strategies that help students build community, prepares them for successful living, and increases academic achievement in the classroom.

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 writing.

The typical explanation for why later start times might increase academic achievement is that by starting school later, students will get more sleep.

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].»

While the push for higher levels of academic achievement and accountability continues to increase, more people have realized that a single test can not provide a comprehensive evaluation of student performance.

Our experienced consultants have helped schools and districts, including First Nation schools, create culturally relevant, engaging, standards - based curricula that motivates learning, boosts academic achievement, and increases student efficacy, creating a foundation for a high - quality education for all students.

As for participation and achievement, the addition of one sport increases the number of students at or above academic proficiency by 0.2 of a percentage point.

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 sAcademic 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 sacademic 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 sacademic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

Research has shown that these programs have positive benefits for students including higher academic achievement and increased cognitive abilities.

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.

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.»

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.

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.

Although Gaetz's bill does not include fiscal expenditures, as noted in the main text (§ IV, supra), in reviewing the start time / academic achievement studies undertaken by fellow economists, Columbia University Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics Jonah Rockoff and the Walter H. Annenberg Professor of Education Policy, Professor of Economics, and Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, Brian Jacob, concluded that delaying middle and high school start times «from roughly 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -LSB-,]» will increase academic achievement by 0.175 standard deviations on average, with effects for disadvantaged students roughly twice as large as advantaged students, at little or no cost to schools; i.e., a 9 to 1 benefits to costs ratio when utilizing single - tier busing, the most expensive transportation method available.

Discovery Education, is the global leader in standards - based digital content for K - 12, transforming teaching and learning with award - winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development and the largest professional learning community of its kind that empowers educators and increases students» academic achievement.

The Priority Schools Campaign is NEA members and the community working together in struggling schools to address those challenges, increase graduation rates, and close gaps in academic achievement for all students.

The proposed investment in Title I, including the increased amount directed to interventions and support for schools in need of improvement, is welcome, as our states and school districts develop new plans to advance academic achievement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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The P - 16 is also focusing on ways to improve academic achievement for students performing two or more grades behind and increase public awareness of the link between education and a healthy economy.

NEA's Priority Schools Campaign is working with Roberts and other priority schools to provide tips and techniques on how the community can work together in struggling schools, increase graduation rates, and close gaps in academic achievement for all students.

The foundation says that Houston outperformed peer districts in academic achievement; increased its graduation rate faster than other urban districts; narrowed the achievement gaps for low - income and Hispanic students; and improved college - readiness levels.

Houston was recognized for its students» academic achievement gains, its ability to increase the district graduation rate faster than any other urban district in the running for the prize, and its progress in narrowing the achievement gaps for low - income and Hispanic students and improving students» college - readiness, among other achievements.

According to this year's state - sponsored evaluation of charter schools by California's nonpartisan Legislative Analyst, charter schools «are meeting original legislative intent: expanding families» choices, encouraging parental involvement, increasing teacher satisfaction, and raising academic achievement, particularly for certain groups of disadvantaged students.»

«CCSA has led the way for increased accountability by raising standards that value academic rigor, while also giving schools credit for academic growth, and for taking on the challenge of serving traditionally disadvantaged students,» said Elizabeth Robitaille, senior vice president of Achievement and Performance Management, CCSA.

A new vision to increase the academic achievement for English language learners and immigrant students.

The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program is intended to increasing the capacity of local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to provide all students with access to a well - rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and enhance the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all stStudent Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program is intended to increasing the capacity of local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to provide all students with access to a well - rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and enhance the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all sAcademic Enrichment (SSAE) program is intended to increasing the capacity of local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to provide all students with access to a well - rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and enhance the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all ststudent learning, and enhance the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all sacademic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

These programs help to increase homework completion, improve student academic achievement, and aid in the development of skills and behaviors important for academic success such as attendance, getting along with others, motivation to learn, participation in classroom activities, and positive classroom behavior.

Kentucky's plan includes ambitious interim and long - term goals on which to measure progress including increasing academic achievement significantly for all students; cutting the achievement gap for each student group in half by 2030; and increasing the graduation rate significantly for all students and each student group.

The funding from Title II, Part B from the U.S. Department of Education supports a competitive grant competition for projects that increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by encouraging state education agencies, institutions of higher education, local education agencies, elementary schools, and secondary schools to participate in programs that improve instruction and upgrade the status and stature of mathematics and science teaching.

Recent ASCD titles include Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools (2004); Classroom Management That Works: Research Based Strategies for Every Teacher (Marzano, Marzano, & Pickering, 2003); What Works in Schools: Translating Research into Action (2003); A Handbook for Classroom Instruction That Works (Marzano, Paynter, Pickering, & Gaddy, 2001); and Classroom Instruction That Works: Research - Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement (Marzano, Pickering, & Pollack, 2001).

Studies of students who attend high - quality programs for a significant period of time show improvements in academic performance and social competence, including better grades, improved homework completion, higher scores on achievement tests, lower levels of grade retention, improved behavior in school, increased competence and sense of self as a learner, better work habits, fewer absences from school, better emotional adjustment and relationships with parents, and a greater sense of belonging in the community.

Assertions that the sector has «fulfilled one of its core missions — equity for students — by establishing itself as a primarily urban phenomenon with significant chains of schools that are closing achievement gaps» (Lake, 2013, p. 1) are countered by claims that «charter schools, on average, don't have an academic advantage over traditional public schools, but they do have a significant risk of leading to increased segregation» (Rotberg, 2014, para 2).

A 2012 article titled «Physical Activity Strategies for Improved Cognition: The mind / body connection,» referenced a study on Australian elementary students that found «across age and sex, academic ratings were significantly correlated with measures of physical activity» and that «it can be concluded that daily quality physical education appears to increase the rate of learning and is positively related to academic achievement.»

«Emphasizing hands - on, real - world learning experiences, this approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their community, enhances students» appreciation for the natural world, and creates a heightened commitment to serving as active, contributing citizens,» said David Sobel.

The Committee did include a $ 200 million increase in IDEA funding and a $ 100 million increase for ESSA Title IV, Part B (Student Support and Academic Achievement State Grants).

Overall though, we are very intrigued by the flipped classroom model and believe it can significantly increase students» academic achievement, as well as allow for a deeper parent engagement.

Under ESSA, states and districts are responsible for improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders in increasing student academic achievement.

Goal: Provide charter schools with resources that promote (1) student learning through a clear vision, high expectations, and data - informed decision making at the school level, (2) measurable program goals and student learning objectives that increase the academic outcomes for all students, and (3) closing the achievement gap.

«We believe that implementing the FIT Teaching tool kit will increase achievement for any school or district because it provides support for both teachers and students alike, pairing academic success with supporting the whole child.»

In June 2013, VDOE issued RFP # DOE - LASTP -2013-04 for Lead Turnaround Partners to develop and implement an academic program for one or more of the core discipline areas of math, science, history / social science and language arts using VDOE approved approaches to increase student achievement in persistently low - achieving public schools.