Sentences with phrase «key measure»

With all the money put into reforms, how could students lose ground on such key measures of performance?

He also lists indoor climate control, water, waste management, and key measures in construction including occupant use patterns, life cycle, and ability to adjust.

And, how does a healthy school breakfast impact key measures for children, including weight status and academic outcomes?

They discuss how students are performing on key measures such as reading comprehension and mastery of math concepts.

And they like numbers — percentages, dollar amounts, or other key measures wherever possible to quantify achievements and accomplishments.

Key measures included passage of a balanced two - year state budget, increased funding for K - 12 education, additional money for boosting teacher pay, and sweeping government ethics reform.

The above improvements represent key measures of cardiac performance, which lead to decreased symptoms and better heart function.

The program was well - received in its first year, with 95 percent of respondents implementing at least one recommended key measure.

The publications highlighted point out key measures of school quality, support professional development in data use, suggest action steps for building better data systems, and tackle data and equity issues.

Key measures in the government's original proposals also had to be abandoned because of constitutional concerns.

On other key measures, the Superintendent was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 scale, with 1 being unacceptable and 5 noting outstanding performance.

Not receiving up or down votes on key measures has been a perennial concern for lawmakers in the minority of either chamber.

The Commission urges the Committee to adopt this principle of effective participation as key measure of the adequacy and effectiveness of the government's response to the report.

The FSI polls Americans on several key measures of their financial health now compared with a year ago, and turns those answers into a score.

The 2012 Study — similarly developed in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, other federal agencies and President Obama's Advisory Council on Financial Capability — updated key measures from the 2009 Study and deepened the exploration of topics that are highly relevant today.

Author / Speaker Matt Tenney talks about key measures to know that you're creating a culture of servant -LSB-...]

The Basics for Investing in Stocks Different flavors of stocks The importance of diversification How to pick and purchase stocks Key measures of value and finding growth When to sell What's your return?

This study finally addresses the «adequacy» of funding question by testing whether funding disparity and other factors known to negatively affect outcome (i.e., student poverty and truancy) have a positive or negative association with key measures of student outcome.

The budget maintains key measures outlined in Gov. Malloy's original proposal — including fairer per - pupil funding for public charter school students ($ 10.5 K / pupil in FY14 and $ 11K / pupil in FY15) and money for more new charter schools (four new state charters and four new local charters).

And based on key measures followed by Wall Street, Facebook's usership, margins and capital expenditures were little affected by the outcry, at least for the first few weeks.

The 2012 Study — similarly developed in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, other federal agencies and President Obama's Advisory Council on Financial Capability — updated key measures from the 2009 Study and deepened the exploration of topics that are highly relevant today.

As Chairman of the Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Resources, he is responsible for oversight of the state's environmental agencies, including the Air Resources Board and the Energy Commission, and the implementation of key measures like AB32 (California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006) and AB118 (the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program).

But the manner in which many key measures have been passed underscores just how little has changed in the way Albany functions.

The companies recognized nationally as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For are assessed by an independent research firm that reviews a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners.

«While I've been working long hours to pass key measures like Ian's Law (which prohibits insurance companies from dropping sick patients) and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (which is the strongest tool in the nation to fight taxpayer fraud and corruption), other candidates have been getting a head start on their fundraising, holding events and carrying over millions from previous campaigns,» the senator wrote.

European procurement directives outlaw governments protecting domestic suppliers, but the small print of the Crossrail deal suggests the Department for Transport managed to secure key measures supporting small - and - medium - sized businesses (SMEs).

Indeed, the Crime Survey of England and Wales (previously the British Crime Survey) has shown positive shifts in public attitudes across key measures since 2007.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R - Suffolk) promised to «engage in whatever discussions are necessary» on ethics but opposed two key measures favored by Democrats and good government groups — public financing of election campaigns and bans on lawmakers» outside income.

deCODE has in - licensed a compound, DG031, designed to inhibit FLAP, and the company has designed clinical trials to test its effectiveness in reducing key measures of inflammation and in preventing heart attack.

In the subsequent two months the Legislature failed to enact key measures outlined by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle.

After streaming full - screen Hulu videos for 15 minutes, the touchpad and space between the G and H keys measured a cool 76 degrees.

Within each segment, seven key measures determine overall satisfaction, including: reservation; check - in / check - out; guest room; food and beverage; hotel services; hotel facilities; and cost and fees.

Despite the 2005 deadlock, the Bush Administration moved to implement key measures of the Clear Skies Act, such as the NOx and SO2 trading provision of the bill, which became the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), and the mercury trading provision of the bill, known as the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR).

Quantify your achievements with percentages, dollar amounts or other key measures wherever possible.

Middle District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Preventing Key Measures of Intrusive and Biased Law from Going into Effect Tomorrow; Court Says Plaintiffs «Are Likely to Succeed on the Merits of the First Amendment Challenge»

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual KIDS COUNT Data Book detailing the latest national rankings of states across 16 key measures within four domains including, economic well - being, education, health, and family & community.

Placement stability and social - emotional well - being: Examining key measures in a formative evaluation of evidence - based parent training for Children in Foster Care.

The number of U.S. housing markets showing sustained improvement in three key measures fell slightly to 258 in May from 273 in April, according to the NAHB / First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released recently.

Professor Wax doesn't overstate the results of no - excuses charters, candidly acknowledging the lack of long term data on such key measures as college completions.

The survey's drill down into Woolworths instore performance shows it lags Coles in several key measures that demonstrate why customers have been complaining.

Key measures include strengthening the delivery of STEM education, addressing unconscious bias and gender stereotyping, and ensuring the development of skills that meet employers» needs.

Different flavors of stocks The importance of diversification How to pick and purchase stocks Key measures of value and finding growth When to sell What's your return?

HARTFORD, CT. — Students, parents and clergy will gather on the north steps of the Capitol building at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 2 urging state legislators not to back down from key measures in last year's education reform law (Public Act 12 - 116).

Other key measures in the Tax Fairness Plan include:

Nearly one - third of counties served by FL MIECHV are in the lowest quartile of Florida counties ranked on key measures of child health and well - being in the 2018 Florida County Child Well - Being Index.