Sentences with phrase «learning in your school community»

The HSN School Grant encourages approaches to inquiry such as the Healthy Schools Process as seen in the Healthy Schools BC Resource Guide for Teaching and Learning and the Healthy Schools BC Learning Framework, which is a framework of inquiry and action to support improvements in health and learning in school communities across British Columbia, as well as the Spiral of Inquiry, developed by the Networks of Inquiry and Innovation (NOII).

Principal magazine's recent «Strong Start» series of articles focused on aligning early learning communities and presented actionable steps you can use to transform early learning in your school community.

And teachers point to an obligation to support a culture of learning in their school communities as well as to develop their profession.

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While the curriculum is designed for high school and community college students — and select schools will start offering the curriculum this fall — you don't have to attend school to learn to code in Swift, Apple's programming language.

After observing that students become 26 percent more likely to eat vegetables served in the nearly 350 schools where Musk's Learning Gardens allowed students to grow their own produce, Musk was satisfied, and the project attracted interest from other underserved communities and donors.

(1) To address the coding skills gap and help prepare more people for jobs in software development, Apple created a powerful yet easy - to - learn coding language called Swift (TM), the free Swift Playgrounds (TM) app and a free curriculum, App Development with Swift, which are available to anyone and are already being used by millions of students at K - 12 schools, summer camps and leading community colleges across the country.

Teaching Assistants have an important role in the Haskayne School of Business, advancing the achievement of program goals and contributing to the Haskayne learning community.

There exists a myriad of learning opportunities available to students outside of the regular school day, whether on campus, through local museums and science centers, or elsewhere in communities across the country.

The Information Technology team will provide the highest quality technology - based services, in the most cost - effective manner, to facilitate the Haskayne School of Business as it applies to management, teaching, learning, and community service.

Name: Kelly Blackett Title: Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications Areas of responsibility: Human resources, learning and development, corporate communications Years with CWB Financial Group: 3 Career history: 17 years with General Electric in Canada holding a series of progressively responsible human resources leadership roles at GE Capital and GE Corporate, supporting businesses within Canada as well as globally Education: Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Alberta Community involvement: Sits on the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, member of the MacEwan Business School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business Community involvement: Sits on the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, member of the MacEwan Business School Advisory Board, and past mentor with MORE, a program providing cross-business mentorship to female leaders in Edmonton's business communitycommunity

So we learned about generations of indigenous children who had been removed from their homes, their parents, their communities, and their families to be placed in government - sponsored religious schools beginning officially in 1880 so the «Indian» could be educated out of them.

The point to be made, then, is that as a community of persons that seeks to understand God truly, a theological school is a community seeking to learn concepts, that is, to grow in abilities and capacities relative to God.

Its concreteness in part consists of its transactions with its immediate host community, and its schooling is excellent to the extent that its transactions are deliberately and self - critically shaped in such a way that what they symbolize to the immediate neighborhood and what they teach members of the school community itself are consonant with the concepts taught and learned in its central practices.

Each chapter discusses an aspect of the one theme that the central purpose of all education — whether in homes, schools, churches, business organizations, community agencies, or the mass media, and whatever the area of learning, whether science, art, health, or international relations — should be the transformation of persons from the life of self - centered desire to that of devoted service of the excellent, and at the same time the creation of a democratic commonwealth established in justice and fraternal regard rather than in expediency.

E. D. Hirsch argues in Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know (Houghton Muffin, 251 pp., $ 16.95) that schools are obliged to help students accumulate shared symbols and the knowledge they represent — that is to say, to teach students cultural literacy, so that they can learn to communicate in our national community.

That said, the reason many Old Catholic and Independent Catholic denominations have avoided the pedophilia scandals has more to do with the form of governance (synod - based decision making, laity inclusive or laity directed), recognition that clergy are mere humans with a special calling and ministry (as opposed to «always to be obeyed» representatives of the «monarchy» / Vatican and king / Pope), clergy are often members of the community at large (married or not, they have homes, careers, and lives outside a rectory), and the fact that clergy have not been brought up in seminary / parochial schools as young boys where they learned how to be abusers because they were abused themselves, but in homes.

Mastering the faculty's language, learning how to debate within the school's ideological limits, negotiating the foibles and passions of teachers and other students, figuring out how to be accepted in this community and then how to relate to the folks back home — this struggle can be debilitating as well as exhilarating.

Learning and teaching are activities that any good community requires, and while they often take place in schools and universities, they also occur in construction trades and farms.

Neumark is the founder of The Sylvia Center, which holds year - round programs in schools and New York City Housing Authority community centers to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands - on learning experiences on the farm and in the kitchen.

The Kitchen Community builds Learning Gardens in schools around the U.S. reaching hundreds of thousands of students every school day, improving their vegetable intake and academic achievements.

Barry Callebaut recently inaugurated two new rural primary schools and community learning centres in Côte d'Ivoire.

In addition to the full schedule of sessions on farm production, marketing, business, and finance, conference - goers will have multiple opportunities to learn from nationally - known leaders on topics encompassing current political, ethical, and social issues, such as fixing school food, GMOs (genetically modified organisms), and the fast - growing CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) movement.

We believe that when parents learn together about the importance of a balanced life, communities become stronger, families prioritize well - being, and kids are healthier and more engaged in school.

WESTCHESTER & UPSTATE EF Academy International Boarding Schools 582 Columbus Ave., Thornwood, NY 10594 www.ef.edu/academy [phone] EF Academy prepares students not only for academic success, but also for true global citizenship through critical learning and unparalleled intercultural immersion in what amounts to a diverse United Nations - style high school community.

Dad Factor INSET training for schools The Dad Factor is a package of INSET training for schools, family learning and extended school services and the staff who work in these settings including head teachers, teachers, learning assistants, mentors, family learning teams, community education staff, school nurses and counsellors.

If the teachers aren't reporting or indicating that they think that there is a learning difference but a parent remains concern, a parent should absolutely follow up and ask for an evaluation whether through the school district or with someone privately in the community.

Paul will discuss grit, character, and How Children Succeed with David Levin, co-founder of KIPP, and Dominic Randolph, head of the Riverdale Country School, at the Jewish Community Center in New York City as part of the JCC's Learning Matters conversation series hosted by John Merrow.

By focusing on the day - to - day necessities of a healthy schedule; an engaging, personalized, and rigorous curriculum; and a caring climate, this book is an invaluable resource for school leaders, teachers, parents, and students to help them design learning communities where every student feels a sense of belonging, purpose, and motivation to learn the skills necessary to succeed now and in the future.

Being grounded in progressive education principles means the school community has a child - centered approach to learning that focuses on the social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual.

Statute 120B.22 (2005) encourages each district to provide ongoing in - service for district school personnel to help students identify violence in the family and community, so students may learn to resolve conflict in effective, nonviolent ways.

Learn who the main players are, and what their role is, in building afterschool meals into afterschool programming: School Nutrition Directors, Anti-hunger Advocates, Community - based Afterschool Meal Sites, and State Agency

Maybe your favorite part about school breakfast is how it helps students get ready to learn in the morning, or maybe you love the way school breakfast helps address hunger in your community.

However, we have also learned this week that in Indonesia Nestlé executives are attempting to persuade the authorities to approve its strategies targeting midwives, community centres and even children in school.

Learn how the Community Eligible Option (CEO) works to provide universal free meals in schools with high percentages of low - income students, while reducing administrative requirements and increasing participation.

Make sure that all kids in your community have the access they need to school meals so that they can start the day happy, healthy and ready to learn.

Afterschool programs are typically provided by licensed school age care programs, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, teen centers, community organizations and schools, in a format that meets families&raquCommunity Learning Centers, teen centers, community organizations and schools, in a format that meets families&raqucommunity organizations and schools, in a format that meets families» needs.

The event will bring together the school nutrition community for four days to share bright ideas, learn best practices and illuminate a bold vision for foodservice in K12 schools.

In this informal, interactive workshop you'll learn the secrets to fostering a happy, healthy food environment for your schools and communities.

We work with kids right in the settings where they're learning and developing: schools, child care centres, camps, health care centres and community organizations.

Teams of students, parents and faculty from La Cañada High School 7/8 and 9 - 12 traveled to Stanford in October to learn more about the program and share what they learned with the wider school commSchool 7/8 and 9 - 12 traveled to Stanford in October to learn more about the program and share what they learned with the wider school commschool community.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

Positive Discipline provides a «whole child» approach to social - emotional learning using a consistent language in homes, schools, and communities.

Do you want to engage your larger school community in real world learning experiences focused on nature and science?

By observing and learning about the natural world in classroom learning stations, outside in the school yard setting, and in their local communities, children can acquire an increased understanding about natural science and the world.

Our mission is to enhance our students» social and emotional learning, encourage responsible decision - making, foster positive growth and development, and promote respectful relationships in school and the community at large.

In this session, learn how school nutrition professionals can be the change agents in their communities and schoolIn this session, learn how school nutrition professionals can be the change agents in their communities and schoolin their communities and schools.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson PHONE: [phone] EMAIL: [email protected] ATHENS - CLARKE COUNTY SCHOOL GARDEN CHAMPIONS RECOGNIZED [ATHENS, GEORGIA, March 21] The Athens School Garden Network is celebrating local schools, staff, teachers, and community members for their contributions to farm - to - school and garden - based learning in Athens - Clarke CSCHOOL GARDEN CHAMPIONS RECOGNIZED [ATHENS, GEORGIA, March 21] The Athens School Garden Network is celebrating local schools, staff, teachers, and community members for their contributions to farm - to - school and garden - based learning in Athens - Clarke CSCHOOL GARDEN CHAMPIONS RECOGNIZED [ATHENS, GEORGIA, March 21] The Athens School Garden Network is celebrating local schools, staff, teachers, and community members for their contributions to farm - to - school and garden - based learning in Athens - Clarke CSchool Garden Network is celebrating local schools, staff, teachers, and community members for their contributions to farm - to - school and garden - based learning in Athens - Clarke CSchool Garden Network is celebrating local schools, staff, teachers, and community members for their contributions to farm - to - school and garden - based learning in Athens - Clarke Cschool and garden - based learning in Athens - Clarke Cschool and garden - based learning in Athens - Clarke County.

Improved student learning, improved student health, and improved meal program finances are what's in it for your students and your whole school community.

In this workshop, participants will learn about the benefits and resources a fully engaged father community can provide any school.

A school with outstanding food allergy awareness is willing to 1) provide accommodations in writing for your child for their specific allergies, 2) admit what they don't know and learn, 3) follow a written health care plan (provided by your doctor) that outlines the steps to take if anaphylaxis were to occur, 4) train all necessary staff on the use of epinephrine, 5) have a school nurse in the building at all times, 6) include your child in every activity possible including field trips, 7) educate the community about food allergies, 8) refuse to allow any bullying behavior regarding food allergies, 9) find ways to celebrate without food and 10) stand up to parents (and educate them) who say that food allergies are «hogwash»!