Sentences with phrase «large part because»

And while there are a variety of reasons this gap may exist, parents and others we interviewed told us that the proportion of IEP - eligible students in DPS is growing rapidly in large part because a number of Detroit charter schools simply don't offer many special - education supports.

I am totally #FreakedIn as well — freaked in to teaching and learning, that is, and in large part because reaching out into cyberspace and connecting with the world has opened so many doors of opportunity.

Consequently, the policies following Risk failed in large part because they concentrated on simply adding more resources to the pot.

The good news is that, in large part because of NCLB and the accountability measures that federal law has encouraged at all levels of school reform — not to mention the dogged efforts of Diane Ravitch and Sol Stern to keep Bloomberg and Klein on their toes — these arguments are smarter and more refined — and, yes, despite public relations — more transparent.

Historically, the U.S. has dominated the world in high - skill, high - value - added production, in large part because its workers have had more human capital when compared to workers in other countries.

«The 10 million elephants of a century ago have dropped to less than 300,000,» she says, in large part because poachers kill adults for their tusks, leaving behind vulnerable babies.

Parents and other community members — thanks to some local gadflies who began to get the message out — also began paying attention and, for the first time in memory, voted down a school budget in large part because of academic failures.

In fact, educators, including their policymaking second - cousins, are living in quite interesting times in large part because the walls of the school house doors are coming down.

Yet in all these cuts ~ wealthier students are less likely to be impacted than their lower - income peers ~ in large part because their parents ensure they are exposed to enrichment opportunities either at school (perhaps paid for by fundraising efforts) or in private lessons.

In large part because randomized trials are considered the gold standard of research design and are used in medical research, many contend that the only way to truly professionalize education research is to demand the use of randomized trials or «true experiments.»

Nonunion workers are less likely than union workers to participate in a medical plan through their employer, in large part because their employer is less likely to offer them one.

The original Infinity Gauntlet story became a classic in large part because Thanos is Marvel's biggest, baddest villain.

That comes off in large part because of Jordan, who is again the standout actor in Panther, and who has found, in Coogler, the perfect collaborator.

Never released on VHS, rarely seen on TV or cable (and even then only in pan-and-scan versions) or revived in the dwindling repertory circuit, this film has not received its due as a masterpiece of American social drama in large part because it's been so damnably difficult to see.

Initially, however, things do seem promising in «Elysium,» in large part because of how its subject matter is compellingly visualized on screen (Philip Ivey is the production designer).

September 29, 2012 • Catholics used to reliably side with Democrats, in large part because of the labor union movement.

Like many on this list, Denzel Washington is a prime candidate for going full Nielsen in large part because of his complete and total commitment to a part.

Hugo Directed by: Martin Scorsese Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Jude Law Rating: PG Release Date: November 23, 2011 TRAILER SCORE: 9/10 Thoughts by TSR: This has been a film I've been looking forward to all year, in large part because it's a great unknown.

A fresh, unusually character - driven tale beautifully and jarringly told, Øvredal's English - language debut keeps you squirming in your seat, in large part because Tommy and Austin's relationship is so endearing that you can't bear for anything bad to happen to them.

This sequel is darker and heavier than the first «Thor» film, in large part because of it taking place mostly in the mythic realms of Asgard.

-- succeed in large part because they are able to explain the unfathomable by focusing on the individual narratives of those who survived.

When «Argo» turns serious, it starts to drag, in large part because the subjects of the operation (fully aware of the 52 other Americans that didn't escape the embassy and remained in a perilous hostage situation) lack the depth of the cunning Mendez, the focus of our sympathies when he encounters hesitations from the Americans to play along.

This is in large part because of its artful telling — the sun - kissed cinematography is warm, and enveloping — but also its solid cast.

Though released on VHS and laserdisc in the nineties, it had been MIA on DVD, in large part because of the deplorable condition of the vault elements.

Modern - day American independent filmmaking, in such large measure, apes Hollywood product — or, alternately, movies made during the last great frontier boom of indie cinema, in the 1990s — in large part because the (perceived) reward seems to be informing the process.

The film works in large part because Travolta, writer Scott Frank, and director Barry Sonnenfeld make you believe that Chili Palmer is both a charismatic guy who wants to make a movie, but also a stone killer who can almost casually destroy anyone who stands in his way.

by Bill Chambers The partnership of Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin yielded a giant box office hit last time out with their alien invasion picture Independence Day, a film critically dissed in large part because it was populated with stereotypes: we knew who the smart guy was because he wore glasses and a pocket - protector; who the gay guy was because Harvey Fierstein's dialogue was set to flaming; who the hero was because he promised to «whoop E.T.'s ass.»

The rage that Daniel Plainview feels for him comes in large part because it's this shitty little creepy child who's gotten one over on him.

Ullmann doesn't manage to build any urgency around this crossroads, though, in large part because the film's inertia is dragged down by Chastain and Farrell giving self - consciously angsty monologues about being a falcon or a rat or whatever other creature trapped in a hole.

Riggs doesn't get anywhere the same treatment, let alone the same amount of screentime, as King, in large part because there's far less of a story to tell with Riggs without going into unnecessary repetition in the interests of «balance.»

And the second half of the movie is funny in large part because «The Room» is funny.

The story itself is hard to recall, in large part because it was one of the least impressive aspects of a production that was more interested in offering a Mad Magazine - type superhero movie than meekly regurgitating the genre's tropes.

Such abuse, of course, only makes Brashear more resolute in his ambition to become a Navy officer — in large part because he remembers his promise to his father (whose photo he keeps by his bunk).

The film doesn't always work as a genre exercise, but it's a winner as a character study, in large part because of how committed Hagan is to playing Janie's derangement.

And that's not an unreasonable instinct: Captain America's first onscreen return in Civil War is awe - inspiring in large part because he's the Captain America who's lived in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the past seven years.

In less than a month of online dating, I came to understand that the algorithms used by dating sites are ineffective, in large part because they

I know I held out for the right job and got it in large part because of this amazing coaching and mentoring!

Online dating is successful in large part because in provides a wide pool of potential matches - far wider than one could ever encounter in offline life.

Clearly, online and mobile dating aren't going anywhere — in large part because of the ease and convenience smartphones, like Galaxys, have provided us.

Palmerston North dating is great in large part because of the wonderful things to do in this city (and, indeed, in the whole of Manawatu - Wanganui).

Admittedly, this is probably in large part because I follow so many blogs and beauty / fashion magazines on FB.

On top of that, in the last few weeks, I have felt more a part of the blogging community, a large part because of you guys.

That's in large part because sneakers have gotten a major upgrade in recent years and are more likely to be found in neutral, sleek colors, or bursting with fun glitter.

Chinese garden stools have become decor classics, in large part because of their versatility: They can serve as tables, stools, display pieces, and sculptural accents.

Chinese garden stools have become decor classics, in large part because of their versatility: They can serve as tables, stools, display pieces, and sculptural accents as well.

Chinese garden stools have become decor classics, in large part because of their versatility: They can serve as tables, stools, display pieces, or sculptural accents.

I felt so great after our walk (very much due to my dear friend and the walk), but also in large part because of the «tourist» mentality I took to another part of my city.

I think it's in large part because of his love of the Chiefs, but who knows?

This is a topic that has attracted considerable scientific interest, 1 2 3 in large part because of uncertainty regarding whether MUFA or carbohydrate should be substituted for saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and the desirable quantity of MUFA to include in the diet.

Finally, my recipes tend to run fairly high calorie, in large part because they're «my» recipes... and I have big eyes and a big appetite.