Sentences with phrase «national educational performance»

I always viewed this as an experiment representing the best guesses of President George Bush and the U.S. Congress about how to improve national educational performance.

Not exact matches

Two conclusions from recent PISA studies are that increased national performance is associated with greater equity in the distribution of educational resources and that equity can be undermined when school choice segregates students into schools based on socioeconomic background.

With a strong emphasis on spelling and grammar, timetables and long division, the new National Curriculum has been heralded as a return to high standards and rigour as we strive to catch up with the world's best performing nations in terms of educational performance.

I'm speaking now particularly to certain charter networks, such as Yes Prep and KIPP, which have apparently found formulas for doing what previously seemed impossible, successfully moving the poorest urban kids from the bottom to the top of the national quartile of educational performance.

Both the House and Senate versions of the bill would require new educational performance standards to be developed, based on recommendations from a National Academy of Sciences panel.

While it is true that some have struggled to recruit and a small number have closed, this needs to be seen in the context of both the commercial realities of new start - ups, and the broader educational picture of national school performance.

Reducing racial gaps in educational performance has been a national preoccupation for decades.

Search for a school district to see how the educational performance of U.S. students compares to state, national and international peers.

existing educational policies that can inform advocacy efforts for the inclusion of social studies performance - based assessment at the local, state and national level.

We choose to partner with a diverse array of national, state and local organizations that share our commitment to improving educational performance.

In 2016, an estimated 360,000 students participating in AmeriCorps state and national programs showed improved academic performance, and an estimated 152,000 students showed improved academic engagement.31 A majority of AmeriCorps» competitive grant awardees in 2016 were educational programs that reached schools and students in 41 states and Washington, D.C. 32 Additionally, state service commissions distributed more than $ 130 million from the CNCS — a significant portion of which likely went to education programming.33

For our national analysis of educational performance, we rely on testing only a small sample of students.

In 2007, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched an effort to dig into national statistics and available rankings of state policy environments to see who the national leaders in educational performance were — and who were the laggards.

Along with other national testing experts, FairTest advises policy makers and educational practitioners that using standardized test scores alone as the basis for describing school performance or improvement is both unreliable and unfair.

The report says that Wisconsin was once a national leader in educational investment and performance but that state support for education has eroded to the point it is now close to the national average.

The initiative includes two private sector partners: Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit focused on broadening educational and economic opportunity; and the Stanford Center for Assessment, Language and Equity (SCALE), an affiliate of Stanford University that provides consulting services on the design and implementation of performance - based assessments.

(2000) National educational technology standards and performance indicators for teachers.

Calling the current pay model, which rewards longevity and educational degrees, «outdated and not connected to quality outcomes,» Bell announced support for a new model that rewards teachers based on performance, national certification, taking leadership roles, more difficult assignments such as bilingual or special education, and working in poorly performing schools.

For those who thought STEM (science - technology - engineering - mathematics) education was going to get swept away in the educational tsunamis of economic stimulus, core curriculum debates, student performance concerns, and a new national emphasis on achievement and innovation, guess again.

We can put an end to our edu - masochism: If researchers spend more effort on assessing our own states» successes and failures in improving student performance and less on trying to draw lessons from countries with very different social and educational contexts, they are sure to spark a much more productive national educational policy debate than we have had in the past decade.

By the end of the program, a Trellis teacher will have mentorship experience, a Master of Arts in Education or a Master of Science in a STEM field, and National Board Certification in a STEM field.37 Along the way, the program also emphasizes extensive clinical practice to complement learning experiences, rigorous standards to select and prepare a strong field of STEM teachers, and the use of educational technologies to monitor and augment performance and development.38

(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.

OECD analysis finds that about 15 percent of variability in the performance of American students is explained by socio - economic factors; the OECD average is 10 percent.13 Research suggests that if the PISA results of U.S. students are adjusted such that the distribution of low - income students is more similar to other countries with comparable post-industrial economies, both math and reading results would look significantly higher.14 This does not mean the United States should not be concerned about international comparisons of educational achievement, but it suggests that the conclusions drawn from rankings based on national averages are limited and that reality is more nuanced.

First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first - come, first - served basis.

The purpose of the GRCA National Specialty is to showcase all aspects of the Golden Retriever in conformation, field and performance venues, to provide educational and health - related seminars and clinics, to hold the GRCA Annual Meeting, and to provide opportunities for social interactions.

The high performance modular facility, currently on track for LEED Gold certification, will serve not only as a hub of sustainability programming in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, but also as a convening spot and resource for local community organizations, visiting diplomats, politicians, and educational leaders on both national and internationalNational Recreation Area, but also as a convening spot and resource for local community organizations, visiting diplomats, politicians, and educational leaders on both national and internationalnational and international fronts.

The goal of the campaign is to demonstrate the arts» positive impact on the lives of Georgia residents and to underscore the importance of continued funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which support artistic initiatives, including educational programming, exhibitions and performances.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

It specifies performance attainment targets (P scales) and performance descriptors for pupils aged 5 to 16 with special educational needs (SEN) who are working below the standard of the national curriculum tests and assessments.