Sentences with phrase «need great schools for all children»

We need great schools for all children — not just for some.

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She reminded the House of the immense contributions that people of faith are making to the well - being of the nation — schools, food banks, social support, child care and many others - and concluded that there is a need for greater religious literacy.

His resistance turns into misbehavior, which eventually leads to a greater conflict when school authorities decide to send him off to a residential institution for children with special needs.

Schools that are racially integrated — assuming that the way integration is achieved promotes unity rather than division in the community — will have the greatest need and opportunity to provide those daily experiences that make this real for children.

Waldorf School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the School of the Peninsula was established in 1984 by parents and educators motivated by the great need for a school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the school that would address the heart and will — as well as the mind — of the child.

They need to do a great job in educating children, and we need to insist on schools being accountable for education.

They are a great option for school items that need to be labeled with a child's name, or for marking drinking containers or personal items with sibling's names.

So instead of worrying about DeVos, we really should be focusing on: (1) Congressional Republicans, who've already shown great enthusiasm for weakening the nutrition standards for school meals and limiting their accessibility to low - income kids (see my Civil Eats piece, «3 Things You Need to Know About the House School Food Bill «-RRB-; (2) the as - yet - unscheduled confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, during which we're likely to get more information on how he views the NSLP; and (3) whoever eventually is appointed Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, the USDA official directly in charge of child nutrition proschool meals and limiting their accessibility to low - income kids (see my Civil Eats piece, «3 Things You Need to Know About the House School Food Bill «-RRB-; (2) the as - yet - unscheduled confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, during which we're likely to get more information on how he views the NSLP; and (3) whoever eventually is appointed Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, the USDA official directly in charge of child nutrition proSchool Food Bill «-RRB-; (2) the as - yet - unscheduled confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, during which we're likely to get more information on how he views the NSLP; and (3) whoever eventually is appointed Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, the USDA official directly in charge of child nutrition programs.

This is, what we think is, the greatest benefit of home schooling your children: you will be able to create a tailor - made education for your child — one that directly fits their learning needs.

Every single day Klein makes the choice to NOT protect reproductive rights for the women of New York, to NOT give working families access to great healthcare they can actually afford, and to NOT give our children desperately needed school funding, which by the way, they are owed by law.

And in the Commons, Schools Minister Nick Gibb confirmed that amendments to the bill had given children with special educational needs greater rights to admission to academies than existed in previous academies legislation, and that new requirements for funding for low - incidence special needs had been added.

Joe Williams, executive director of Democrats for Education Reform, said «It shocks the conscience that we continue to look the other way while we permit our schools to pair our most ineffective teachers with the children most in need of great classroom instruction.

There is a great need to increase development training to interview children who have experienced trauma for social services, refugee situations, doctors, police and schools.

The staff at Manor Hill Elementary School in Liberty, Missouri, recognized a great need in their school: «Our school consists of kids with hard - working parents who sometimes aren't able to provide everything for their children,» recalled teacher Marty KSchool in Liberty, Missouri, recognized a great need in their school: «Our school consists of kids with hard - working parents who sometimes aren't able to provide everything for their children,» recalled teacher Marty Kschool: «Our school consists of kids with hard - working parents who sometimes aren't able to provide everything for their children,» recalled teacher Marty Kschool consists of kids with hard - working parents who sometimes aren't able to provide everything for their children,» recalled teacher Marty Kelsey.

«Councils will also need a greater role in judging and approving applications for new schools to make sure they're appropriate for communities, and will need to be able to place vulnerable children in the schools that can offer them the best support.»

Thousands of primary schools have little or no suitable outside space for PE, sport and active play, according to a recent consultation by Sport England — but with physical inactivity and childhood obesity rising, there has never been a greater need for children to be more active.

The key points from each strand are highlighted as follows: Early Identification and support • Early identification of need: health and development review at 2/2.5 years • Support in early years from health professionals: greater capacity from health visiting services • Accessible and high quality early years provision: DfE and DfH joint policy statement on the early years; tickell review of EYFS; free entitlement of 15 hours for disadvantaged two year olds • A new approach to statutory assessment: education, health and care plan to replace statement • A more efficient statutory assessment process: DoH to improve the provision and timeliness of health advice; to reduce time limit for current statutory assessment process to 20 weeks Giving parent's control • Supporting families through the system: a continuation of early support resources • Clearer information for parents: local authorities to set out a local offer of support; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tribunal

«That's why these new schools are so important - they give us the school places we need for the future, and they also give parents more choices to find a great school place in their area that's right for their child.»

«Ysgol Penmaes is a great example of a school that puts children and young people's needs first and it is only right that the legislative system which underpins the school's approach continues to be fit for purpose.

«It is wonderful to see Great Ouse Primary Academy open, as it will provide families to the west of Bedford with another option for their child's education, as well as creating some of the many additional school places our thriving town needs.

The plans aim to tackle those inequalities and ensure Britain is a country that «truly works for everyone» by looking at the experience and outcomes for children who face the most challenges in mainstream school - including those at greatest risk of exclusion - such as those with special educational needs (SEN), children with autism or children in need of help and protection, including those in care.

«Great Ouse Primary Academy will provide much - needed high - quality places, driving up standards and ensuring even more parents have the choice of a good school place for their child.»

That's why we fight for parents to have the voice they need and communities throughout the country to have the local decision - making for their schools and the investment they need, so we do everything we can to help all children have a great public education.

Although NCLB has brought greater attention to the needs of children who perform poorly in school, the primary objective for many teachers has become attaining the state - prescribed test scores.

Keyes argued for less government spending on the current system in favor of alternatives such as home - schooling, while Obama said spending money on schools was important but parents also need to play a greater role in their children's education.

AFC believes a federal tax credit to inspire charitable giving by corporations and individuals to state non-profits who provide scholarships for eligible children to attend a school of their parents» choice would have the greatest impact for children in need.

The commission wants the government to focus future contracts for teacher training providers, including with Teach First, on «areas of greatest need» and highlighted ten areas where more than one - fifth of children were in failing schools: Blackpool, Knowsley, Northumberland, Doncaster, Reading, Stoke - on - Trent, Oldham, Bradford, Telford and Wrekin, and Central Bedfordshire.

2015: A Great Year For Children In Mississippi December 21, 2015 by Brett Kittredge As we prepare to close the book on 2015, we can look back on a great year for children in Mississippi that included passage of the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legislaGreat Year For Children In Mississippi December 21, 2015 by Brett Kittredge As we prepare to close the book on 2015, we can look back on a great year for children in Mississippi that included passage of the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legislatuFor Children In Mississippi December 21, 2015 by Brett Kittredge As we prepare to close the book on 2015, we can look back on a great year for children in Mississippi that included passage of the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legiChildren In Mississippi December 21, 2015 by Brett Kittredge As we prepare to close the book on 2015, we can look back on a great year for children in Mississippi that included passage of the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legislagreat year for children in Mississippi that included passage of the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legislatufor children in Mississippi that included passage of the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legichildren in Mississippi that included passage of the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legislatufor Students with Special Needs Act, the opening of the first two charter schools in the state, and the election of stronger education reform majorities in the state legislature.

This is a critical moment for the city to stand up and support people like Dr. Perry who are unafraid to speak truth to power and have tough conversations about the urgent need to improve Buffalo schools so that every child can get a great education.

Families, community leaders, advocates and policymakers turn to GreatSchools for the school information they need to guide children to great futures.

Parents and guardians worry that their child won't get into a school that would be a great fit for their needs.

But the lower levels of eighth - grade achievement serves as evidence of a point Dropout Nation has made over the past few years: That the generation of reforms that culminated with the passage of No Child aren't enough to help children master the knowledge they need — from algebra and statistics, to mastering the lessons from the Wealth of Nations and other great texts — for success in higher education and in life outside of school.

According to Education Week's Alyson Klein, thanks to the U.S. Department of Education's new «Weighted Student Funding Pilot» program, school districts now have the chance for local, state, and federal funding to «follow children, so that kids with greater need have more money attached to...

The resulting report, A Blueprint for Great Schools, provides vision and direction for our education system, including a focus on 21st Century learning, meeting the needs of the whole child, and rebuilding the ranks of California's teachers with resources and respect.

Pointing to LA Unified's soaring numbers of students living in poverty and learning English, Caputo - Pearl suggested, «If Broad and other billionaires want to ensure a great education for every child, they should invest half a billion dollars, and more, in an LAUSD foundation, run by the democratically elected school board, to fund sustainable neighborhood community schools that address the myriad educational and socio - economic needs of our students.»

According to Education Week's Alyson Klein, thanks to the U.S. Department of Education's new «Weighted Student Funding Pilot» program, school districts now have the chance for local, state, and federal funding to «follow children, so that kids with greater need have more money attached to them.»

Chancellor Fariña said on Tuesday that while some charter schools «do great work» in helping children with special needs, or those with limited English proficiency, Ms. Moskowitz «makes it clear these are kids she can not help, necessarily, because she doesn't have the resources for them.»

Gray administration officials said schools have been receiving more money for special - education students since the per - pupil funding formula was adjusted two years ago to reflect the greater needs of children with disabilities.

Love ya Brutus — good on ya for pursuing that law degree — you will be great — but where you got it wrong — and you know me — is the New haven teachers union is giving power to teachers more than ever before — and TFA has run its course (but has provided bodies in classrooms where none were there before)-- no nonsense my friend — only a vision and creed that will change the lives of our children, families and school community for the better — we need you to be a part of this as you should be — no more negativity, for this is our time — the stars are aligned and the proper people are in place to make this magical — and we will — T

LaShonda enrolled both children in Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy, a Louisiana Scholarship Program school for students with special needs.

As documented under Section 1115 of Title I, Part A of the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), a local education agency receiving Title I funds «may use funds received under this part only for programs that provide services to eligible children under subsection (b) identified as having the greatest need for special assistance... Eligible children are children identified by the school as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging student academic achievement standards on the basis of multiple, educationally related, objective criteria established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school, except that children from preschool through grade 2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures».

That's why we fight for parents to have the voice they need and communities throughout the country to have the local decision making for their schools and investment they need so we do everything we can to help all children have a great public education.

I often find it hard to answer concisely — our children and schools have many needs, and we have all acknowledged that despite progress, we have significant work to do to ensure a great school for every child.

Chan is working with educators and researchers to develop a school that would operate alongside a community health center, to provide medical and mental health care as well as other services for children with the greatest needs.

When you give to Golden Apple Foundation today, you will help shape a more hopeful tomorrow for our community's children and schools in greatest need.

Cooling Down Yourh Classroom Carla Tantillo, Founder, Mindful Practices - Cooling Down the Classroom Community Schools 101: The who, what, when, where, and WHY of community schools Anya Tanyavutti, Manager, Metropolitan Family Services Kevin Curtin, Principal, Peoria School District 150 - PowerPoint Presentation - Garfield Elementary - Garfield Elementary School Partners Meeting Parents Where They Are: One community's unique approach to ensuring parents have access to the information and services they need Julie Lonteen, Peoria School District 150 Tranforming the High School Culture to Breed Success for All Students Tony Majors, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Metro Nashville Public Schools Gini Pupo - Walker, Director of Family Involvement and Community Services, Metro Nashville Public Schools - Powerpoint Presentation Trust Amount District Administrators, School Teams, and Community Members Drives the Community School Model Dr. Diane Hensley, Director of Community Schools, Tulsa Public Schools Dr. Kathy Dodd, Director Elementary Education, Union Public Schools Jan Creveling, Director, Tulsa Area Community School & Senior Planner for Community Service Council - PowerPoint Presentation The Great at 8 Initiative: How community schools can create linkages to early childhood Madelyn James, Director of the Great at 8 Initiative, Voices for Illinois Children If You Build They WilSchools 101: The who, what, when, where, and WHY of community schools Anya Tanyavutti, Manager, Metropolitan Family Services Kevin Curtin, Principal, Peoria School District 150 - PowerPoint Presentation - Garfield Elementary - Garfield Elementary School Partners Meeting Parents Where They Are: One community's unique approach to ensuring parents have access to the information and services they need Julie Lonteen, Peoria School District 150 Tranforming the High School Culture to Breed Success for All Students Tony Majors, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Metro Nashville Public Schools Gini Pupo - Walker, Director of Family Involvement and Community Services, Metro Nashville Public Schools - Powerpoint Presentation Trust Amount District Administrators, School Teams, and Community Members Drives the Community School Model Dr. Diane Hensley, Director of Community Schools, Tulsa Public Schools Dr. Kathy Dodd, Director Elementary Education, Union Public Schools Jan Creveling, Director, Tulsa Area Community School & Senior Planner for Community Service Council - PowerPoint Presentation The Great at 8 Initiative: How community schools can create linkages to early childhood Madelyn James, Director of the Great at 8 Initiative, Voices for Illinois Children If You Build They Wilschools Anya Tanyavutti, Manager, Metropolitan Family Services Kevin Curtin, Principal, Peoria School District 150 - PowerPoint Presentation - Garfield Elementary - Garfield Elementary School Partners Meeting Parents Where They Are: One community's unique approach to ensuring parents have access to the information and services they need Julie Lonteen, Peoria School District 150 Tranforming the High School Culture to Breed Success for All Students Tony Majors, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Metro Nashville Public Schools Gini Pupo - Walker, Director of Family Involvement and Community Services, Metro Nashville Public Schools - Powerpoint Presentation Trust Amount District Administrators, School Teams, and Community Members Drives the Community School Model Dr. Diane Hensley, Director of Community Schools, Tulsa Public Schools Dr. Kathy Dodd, Director Elementary Education, Union Public Schools Jan Creveling, Director, Tulsa Area Community School & Senior Planner for Community Service Council - PowerPoint Presentation The Great at 8 Initiative: How community schools can create linkages to early childhood Madelyn James, Director of the Great at 8 Initiative, Voices for Illinois Children If You Build They WilSchools Gini Pupo - Walker, Director of Family Involvement and Community Services, Metro Nashville Public Schools - Powerpoint Presentation Trust Amount District Administrators, School Teams, and Community Members Drives the Community School Model Dr. Diane Hensley, Director of Community Schools, Tulsa Public Schools Dr. Kathy Dodd, Director Elementary Education, Union Public Schools Jan Creveling, Director, Tulsa Area Community School & Senior Planner for Community Service Council - PowerPoint Presentation The Great at 8 Initiative: How community schools can create linkages to early childhood Madelyn James, Director of the Great at 8 Initiative, Voices for Illinois Children If You Build They WilSchools - Powerpoint Presentation Trust Amount District Administrators, School Teams, and Community Members Drives the Community School Model Dr. Diane Hensley, Director of Community Schools, Tulsa Public Schools Dr. Kathy Dodd, Director Elementary Education, Union Public Schools Jan Creveling, Director, Tulsa Area Community School & Senior Planner for Community Service Council - 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She has led joint efforts to create guiding thought pieces for the field, such as Coaching for Impact: Six Pillars to Create Coaching Roles that Achieve their Potential to Improve Teaching and Learning, produced in partnership with Learning Forward and the University of Florida Lastinger Center, and Time for Action: Building the Educator Workforce Our Children Need Now, a call to action produced in partnership with the Center for Great Teachers and Leaders and the Council of Chief State School Officers.

«By creating new schools where they are needed most and helping all great schools to grow, we can give parents greater choice in looking at schools that are right for their family — and give children of all backgrounds access to a world - class education.»

In the work to ensure great schools for every child, you need reliable and comprehensive information.

DeVos hearing: In her confirmation hearing to become U.S. education secretary, Betsy DeVos says she will be «a strong advocate for great public schools,» but «if a school is troubled, or unsafe, or not a good fit for a child — perhaps they have a special need that is going unmet — we should support a parent's right to enroll their child in a high - quality alternative.»