Sentences with phrase «national knowledge network»

Palfrey argues for a national knowledge network, hinging on what he calls — in a positive way — the hacking of libraries.

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Canadian Literacy and Learning Network is the national hub for research, information and knowledge exchange, increasing literacies and essential skills across Canada.

As the national industry association for Angel investors, NACO is able to leverage the knowledge, experience and networks of its membership to support Canadian early - stage investors.

The Knowledge Centre, a network made up of experts in and outside the Commission, will support EU policymakers and national authorities by providing access -LSB-...]

«To our knowledge, this is the first national study to provide comprehensive comparisons of the same - gender and cross-gender friendship networks of GLB men and women.

NODES is a partnership between AAAS, the U.S. Department of State, AAA, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) that seeks to support diaspora knowledge networks

To tackle complex problems like improving the compatibility of cattle and fish, the social and ecological systems of mountains and their river basins must be approached holistically, say ecologists working with the Mountain Social Ecological Observatory Network (MntSEON), a National Science Foundation funded initiative designed to build knowledge networks and foster resiliency in vulnerable mountain communities.

Rationale The rationale for describing this proposal as an initial step derives from a corpus of published research on the incorporation of research findings into policymaking (e.g the 1978 National Research Council report, Knowledge and Policy: The Uncertain Connection) as well as the project directors» own professional experiences in a number of academic and professional settings about the intellectual and networking challenges of fostering substantive dialogue across analytical perspectives, including the subfield perspectives on science policy.

The Conference will also provide an opportunity to strengthen the network of the UNCCD national scientific and technical correspondents for the dissemination of knowledge and national experience in combating desertification, land degradation and drought.

The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), for example, a national network of successful charter schools focused on low - income students, has for years used various money - based rewards.

Teacher networks, such as the National Writing Project or the Coalition of Essential Schools, offer ways to bring a web of knowledge to bear on school problems.

This preview of the latest National Literacy Trust Network resource focuses on grammar subject knowledge — currently a key area.

An assessment of high - school students» «cultural» literacy — their knowledge of history and literature — will be conducted next year in a project jointly sponsored by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Educational Excellence Network at Vanderbilt University.

Born in Houston as the Knowledge Is Power Program for middle schoolers, KIPP is now the biggest and best - known national charter network, educating 88,000 students in 209 schools nationwide.

Attending national conferences is an effective way to expand your professional learning network (PLN), as well as to build the knowledge and skills you need for school leadership.

Presenters: Marci Young, Vice President U.S. Network Impact, United Way Worldwide; Marie Groark, Executive Director, Get Schooled; Michael Garringer, Director of Knowledge Management, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership; Kelly Connolly, Mentor Coordinator, Communities in Schools In the Heart of Texas; Margo Ross, Senior Director of Development, Center for Supportive Schools / Peer Group Connection; and from Attendance Works, Hedy Chang, Director; and Cecelia Leong, Associate Director.

To create a respected, influential, and national network of public schools that are successful in helping students from educationally underserved communities develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond.

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The best examples of charter schools that make the development of character and self - discipline an important part of students» education are systems such as the Knowledge Is Power Program (or KIPP), a national network of 99 schools, and Green Dot Public Schools, an organization that runs 19 inner - city high schools in Los Angeles and New York.

KIPP — the Knowledge Is Power Program — is a national network of open - enrollment, college - preparatory public charter schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.

The Vice Chair of Eva Moskowitz's infamous New York City based Success Academy Charter Schools dropped $ 1,500 on the event, thanks to donations from board members and his wife, while another donation came from a board member of the Newark, New Jersey, Team Charter School chain, which is owned by KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, a «national network» of 125 charter schools around the Country.

The network also provides schools with access to: a national «knowledge network» of CWC teachers and principals who can share best practices with one another, meaningful professional development opportunities and evaluation tools, student assessment tools and help tracking student achievement, training in school operations, interest - free start - up loans to help new schools get off the ground and long - term financial planning assistance, and help resolving outstanding academic issues when requested by the school.

Create a national network of teachers equipped with the knowledge and skills to mobilize, advocate, and lead around issues concerning 21st - century student learning, as well as the profession, the association, and education policy;

Wallace awarded grants to the Southern Regional Education Board and the Education Development Center (EDC) to help LEAD districts build greater capacity to define and realize specific leadership goals; evaluate progress; create new resources and tools to improve professional practice of principals, superintendents and others in leadership positions; and help form a national network enabling LEAD districts to share knowledge more effectively with each other and with many others.

KIPP, the Knowledge is Power Program, is a national network of free, open - enrollment, college - preparatory public charter schools.

Within her current position at the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN), she provides technical assistance to state departments of education focused on building the knowledge and skills that facilitate development of evidence - based infrastructures in service of delivering full and effective use of evidence - based instruction practices to students.

NACEP's national network of 450 colleges and universities, 70 high schools and school districts and 30 state agencies and system offices actively share the latest knowledge about best practices, research and advocacy.

The assumption that every child will succeed is so ingrained that (in a flourish borrowed from the Knowledge Is Power Program, or KIPP, a national charter network) each classroom is labeled with the college name of its teacher and the year these children are expected to graduate (as in «Yale 2026» for one kindergarten class I recently visited).

Through continuing education seminars, on - line veterinary information networks, and affiliations in national, state and local veterinary medical associations, our skill and knowledge levels stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine.

It provides a hub and national network for digital entrepreneurs to co-locate, share resources, knowledge and opportunities.»

In collaboration with the National Gallery Subject Specialist Network: European paintings pre-1900, Frieze Masters and Art Fund will bring together curators from UK museums with their international counterparts to share professional and specialist networks, knowledge and experience.

The National Network offers access to the only UK wide programme that generates new ideas and shares existing knowledge relating to the institution of the museum and the development of public collections of contemporary art.

As all the other 7 members of the network of Ambassadors for Climate Change Learning, Mr Maikut and Dr. Tachie - Obeng have played a key role in the national UN CC: Learn pilot projects and are motivated to share their technical knowledge and experiences with new partner countries on a bilateral or regional basis.

Its main activities include supporting policy analysis and elaboration, technical assistance to national governments, drafting of knowledge products, help with energy planning, alignment with national and international partners, improved project preparation, guidance on access to finance, coordination of energy initiatives in the region and creation of networking spaces.

Many local, national, and international networks and resources exist that provide support to policymakers seeking information and enrichment from local knowledge and experiences.

«Our goal is to offer the broadest network of specialized local knowledge and expertise among national law firms in the country.»

Speaking again from my own experience, participating in webinars and the annual National Resume Writer's association conference expanded my knowledge, and my professional network, exponentially, and gave me the additional skills and certifications I needed to change careers and grow my business.

TX About Blog SAPinsight is a member organization that provides learning, networking, and knowledge sharing for the SAP Super User Community, including forums, content, national conferences and regional events.

Seek to utilize extensive medical knowledge, staff leadership and development experiences, and exceptional provider relations acumen and national network development in a Healthcare Management role.

Customer Service Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee customer service and IT support across a variety of industries and settings Responsible for 24 hour, 7 days per week help desk management for both clients and team members Utilize interpersonal skills and advanced IT knowledge in service of national and international clients Direct team of IT and customer service professional handling inquiries and escalations in a timely manner Responsible for Level 1, 2, and 3 service across a variety of highly technical IT matters Document customer service activities, update client accounts, and follow up as needed Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients and partners resulting in loyalty and strong revenue Responsible for departmental budget, team workflows, and IT inventory management Hire and train employees in customer service and IT management best practices Manage varied IT projects including migrations, infrastructure development, and network administration Utilize strong abilities and training in Microsoft, Linux, and Apple systems Serve as liaison between multiple departments and senior leadership Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Australian Child and Adolescent, Trauma, Loss and Grief Network focuses on providing knowledge, information and resources to a range of stakeholders, supporting local and national networking and linkages between people responsible for, or working with, children, adolescents and their families, and bringing together stakeholders in the areas of practice, policy and research related to children and adolescents with experiences of trauma, loss and grief.

The AAIMH hold a national conference annually to enhance knowledge and skills about infancy and promote research, education, mutual support through networking, and advocacy for children's mental health and wellbeing.

In addition, several investigator - initiated research projects were funded to support applied research relating to home visiting services that show promise of advancing knowledge about the implementation and effectiveness to improve life outcomes among mothers, infants, and young children.9 This issue includes more details on this home visiting research network in the article by Anne Duggin and colleagues, «Creating a National Home Visiting Research Network.network in the article by Anne Duggin and colleagues, «Creating a National Home Visiting Research Network.Network.»

The full research report outlines the key strengths and challenges of the IMH network model, the potential outcomes for infants and their families when IMH practice is applied, the impact of IMH knowledge for frontline early years practitioners, and recommendations at national level.

In 2012, the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network, funded by the Australian Research Council, was established.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) The NCTSN works to serves the nation's traumatized children and their families by raising public awareness of the scope and serious impact of child traumatic stress on the safety and healthy development of America's children and youth; advancing a broad range of effective services and interventions by creating trauma - informed developmentally and culturally appropriate programs that improve the standard of care; working with established systems of care including the health, mental health, education, law enforcement, child welfare, juvenile justice, and military family service systems to ensure that there is a comprehensive trauma - informed continuum of accessible care; and fostering a community dedicated to collaboration within and beyond the NCTSN to ensure that widely shared knowledge and skills become a sustainable national rNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) The NCTSN works to serves the nation's traumatized children and their families by raising public awareness of the scope and serious impact of child traumatic stress on the safety and healthy development of America's children and youth; advancing a broad range of effective services and interventions by creating trauma - informed developmentally and culturally appropriate programs that improve the standard of care; working with established systems of care including the health, mental health, education, law enforcement, child welfare, juvenile justice, and military family service systems to ensure that there is a comprehensive trauma - informed continuum of accessible care; and fostering a community dedicated to collaboration within and beyond the NCTSN to ensure that widely shared knowledge and skills become a sustainable national rnational resource.

On December 2 - 3, 2015, the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) hosted a unique knowledge sharing and networking forum in Ottawa, Ontario, with over 100 representatives from federal, provincial / territorial, and Indigenous governments; academic and research institutions; Indigenous and non-Indigenous health organizations; and national and provincial Indigenous organiNational Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) hosted a unique knowledge sharing and networking forum in Ottawa, Ontario, with over 100 representatives from federal, provincial / territorial, and Indigenous governments; academic and research institutions; Indigenous and non-Indigenous health organizations; and national and provincial Indigenous organinational and provincial Indigenous organizations.

If you want to know more about the tools or training then ring us or come to our presentations at the ACWA conference in Sydney in August; the Building Resilience - International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development conference in Brisbane in September; or the National Foster and Kinship Care conference in Melbourne in October.

For all he has given to the organization, Nichols says he has received far more in return — knowledge, networking opportunities, and most recently, local, state, and national association support for his run for mayor of Orem, Utah, in November.

«The networking opportunities and the exposure to the wealth of knowledge of the speakers, attendees and National Forum members make the decision to attend the annual conference a no - brainer!»