Sentences with phrase «on students in districts»

The state does best on the McLoone Index, which compares the total amount spent on students in districts below the median with the amount that would be needed to ensure all districts spent at least at the median.

The index compares the total amount spent on students in districts below the median with the amount that would be needed to ensure all districts spent at least at the median.

Connecticut fares better on its McLoone Index, which compares the total amount spent on students in districts below the median with the amount that would be needed to ensure all districts spent at least at the median.

Delaware ranks 42nd on this indicator, which compares the total amount spent on students in districts below the median with the amount that would be needed to ensure all districts spent at least the median.

Eleven studies have examined whether charter schools will have positive or negative indirect effects on students in district public schools.

There are no significant spillover effects on students in district schools located more than a half mile away from the nearest charter school.

It ruled that school districts should provide public charters with 98 percent of the amount spent on a student in that district.

In writing regulations for the new law, Secretary of Education, John B. King, proposes that school districts spend as much per student of state and local funds on students in poor schools as is spent on students in the district's other schools.

Angel spoke about the immediate concern of two new proposed charter schools in Pittsburgh, and the negative impact that would have on students in the district.

Not exact matches

Uber's ATG group will set up its first operation outside the U.S., at MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto, which will also include eight current University of Toronto students on Uber's payroll.

«We should be focused on arming law enforcement,» said Mr. Scott, who has proposed helping school districts pay for an armed police officer or sheriff's deputy at every school, and for every 1,000 students in large high schools.

Lawlor, who has indicated he is suing the district on behalf of Menescal, also represents two other students who were in the 1200 building, but not injured by gunfire.

The increase in funding will help ensure that students, teachers and school district staff can focus their energy on teaching and learning.

For all district schools, safety protocols for routine school operations are being reinforced, including requiring students and staff to wear identification badges while on campus; locking classroom doors at all times; locking and securing exterior doors and gates throughout the day; and being vigilant in monitoring the campus throughout the day.

Over 1,000 schools in 308 school districts in 36 states from Alaska to Florida currently utilize the curriculum, and over 175,000 students have taken courses based on it, according to the NCBCPS Web site (www.bibleinschools.net).

Specific limits within the district's current sex education program, student exclusion, and delays in updating the curriculum, prompted the ACLUNV to create an opportunity for students to express themselves freely about their perspectives on sex education.

The school was famous in 1995 when a movie called «Dangerous Minds» featuring actress Michelle Pfeiffer was based on a true story about Carlmont HS during a time when East Palo Alto was the murder capital city in the nation and there were 4 regions that segregated each students to attend (4) public high schools in the Sequoia District: Menlo - Atherton, Woodside, Sequoia and Carlmont.

From 56 - student New Harmony High in the utopian settlement of the same name, to sprawling Ben Davis High in suburban Indianapolis, with its largest - in - the - state enrollment of 2,798; from schools with picturesque handles like Turkey Run (enrollment 164) and Rising Sun (252), to consolidated districts that go by neologisms like Tri-West Hendricks (301) and Jac - Cen - Del (228), the eyes of March are on the tournament.

In the spring of 2016, schools in these eight districts began using a new assessment system that includes a measurement, based on student self - reports, of students» growth mindset, self - efficacy, self - management, and social awarenesIn the spring of 2016, schools in these eight districts began using a new assessment system that includes a measurement, based on student self - reports, of students» growth mindset, self - efficacy, self - management, and social awarenesin these eight districts began using a new assessment system that includes a measurement, based on student self - reports, of students» growth mindset, self - efficacy, self - management, and social awareness.

Cooper goes on to describe how, after improving the school food in her district in Boulder, CO, there was a predictable drop - off in student participation.

And not to beat another dead horse here, but for those who want to learn how to work effectively with their school district's student nutrition director and school board to make changes in their own schools» food, there is plenty of free advice, based on real - world experience, at http://www.peachsf.org.

During a public hearing on the issue, district officials explained the staff cut was based in part on the current number of students registered for school next year.

After the district got on board with the NSLP, it began bringing in lunches to all four of its elementary schools while students at Glen Crest had to say goodbye to fried foods such as french fries to comply the program's strict nutritional guidelines.

«And when I can't get student feedback, I can usually rely on the [school] cooks to know what the kids in their district will like.»

Information on the school board's concussion and head injury policy must be a part of any written instrument that a school district requires a student athlete and his or her parents or guardian to sign before participating in practice or interscholastic competition.

For this school year, in a bid to boost participation in its lunch program from its paying students, the district will now offer them the choice of two entrees and a self - serve salad bar available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students in grades three to five.

We do have a several districts on the NSLP, and most of them, admittedly, are in more affluent areas with none more than 10 % of the students qualifying for free & reduced meals.

But in those districts in which the company does operate under the NSLP, Justin explains how the new school food regulations can tie the hands of schools wanting to offer students the sort of appealing variety likely to attract fully paying customers (thus bringing more money into the program), and not just those students who are economically dependent on the school meal.

Even though almost every student at the KIPP Academy... is from a low - income family, and all but a few are either black or Hispanic, and most enter below grade level, they are still a step above other kids in the neighborhood; on their math tests in the fourth grade (the year before they arrived at KIPP), KIPP students in the Bronx scored well above the average for the district, and on their fourth - grade reading tests they often scored above the average for the entire city.

Some of that extraordinary work includes Dougherty County School System training students to harvest, wash, and prep product from their teaching gardens for taste tests and to serve in the cafeteria, Elbert County School District featuring local strawberries on the lunch line from a farm 20 miles away, and Dade County Schools utilizing experiential nutrition and garden - based education to teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) standards.

Check back on the blog next week for an in - depth look at both visits, as well as our interviews with the cafeteria manager, district director, school principals — and even a few thoughts from students about what they like about BIC.

The National School Board Association (NSBA), long aligned with the SNA on these nutritional roll - backs, yesterday released the results of a survey of 650 school leaders which reportedly found that, since the Healthy, Hunger - Free Kids Act regulations went into effect, «83.7 percent of school districts saw an increase in plate waste, 81.8 percent had an increase in cost, and 76.5 percent saw a decrease in participation by students.»

FRAC's «Making it Work in Large School Districts» takes a look at the country's largest school districts — from 17,000 students in Reading, PA to 1.1 million students in New York City — and puts the spotlight on those that are «going the extra mile» to connect students with their mornDistricts» takes a look at the country's largest school districts — from 17,000 students in Reading, PA to 1.1 million students in New York City — and puts the spotlight on those that are «going the extra mile» to connect students with their morndistricts — from 17,000 students in Reading, PA to 1.1 million students in New York City — and puts the spotlight on those that are «going the extra mile» to connect students with their morning meal.

Students get local carrots on Taste Washington Day in Bremerton School District - Photo courtesy of Kitsap Sun

In the last few weeks I've been surprised to find myself in the role of School Food Reform Naysayer, which isn't what you'd expect from someone who serves on her district's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee and its Student Health Advisory Council and who is a daily kid - and - food bloggeIn the last few weeks I've been surprised to find myself in the role of School Food Reform Naysayer, which isn't what you'd expect from someone who serves on her district's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee and its Student Health Advisory Council and who is a daily kid - and - food bloggein the role of School Food Reform Naysayer, which isn't what you'd expect from someone who serves on her district's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee and its Student Health Advisory Council and who is a daily kid - and - food blogger.

The spokesperson also outlined the many ways in which the district seeks student feedback on menus, including test - testing with a district - wide student advocacy group.

But, if the same thing happened at LAUSD on a larger scale because the LAUSD has so many more students than than West Virginia school district, then the costs would have been so enormous that I don't think the producers could have stepped in to cover those costs like they did last season.

Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas and the seventh largest in the nation, recently announced its new «Lean and Green» initiative: offering its students meatless school meal entrees on Mondays.

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For this reason, representatives from the Arlington Heights Park District, the Village of Arlington Heights and students from Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School will once again honor the legacy of Julius Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day, on Friday, April 27th at Raven Park in Arlington Heights.

The food policy for my son's district is in the student code of conduct, the parent handbook, and on all the fliers that come home in September.

CPS spokesman Frank Shuftan said in a statement that the district welcomes input from people working in the schools on how to improve students» health.

The Adler Planetarium will ask the Chicago Park District Board on Wednesday to approve a $ 2 increase in admission fees, which would double what senior citizens and students pay to view celestial bodies.

We don't have nearly enough experience with student performance measures to put as much weight on them as we are doing in the District and several other school districts.

For this reason, representatives from the Arlington Heights Park District, the Village of Arlington Heights and students from Betsy Ross Elementary School will once again honor the legacy of Julius Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day, on Friday, April 24th at Patriots Park in Arlington Heights.

Specifically, in the Munster, ID and Caroline County, MD school districts where percentages dropped off after the prices went up — Did those students switch to a la carte and spend less than $ 2.72 on food that was nutritionally worse?

Prior to enrollment, each student must present evidence that he / she may attend school in the District on a tuition - free basis.

A villagewide survey for the Park District on residents» interests in recreational facilities was conducted by students in the school's Reality Based Learning program.

Chicago Public Schools, where 87 percent of students are eligible for free and reduced - price lunch, already puts strict requirements on the items sold in vending machines — juice and water are the only available beverages, for instance — but Leslie Fowler, the district's executive director of nutrition support services, said students still bristle at the idea of schools controlling their choices.

The students can always count on Mrs. Liz to greet them in the cafeteria, making everyone feel welcome in her dining room and putting a smile on their face,» said Melinda Bonner, Director of Child Nutrition at Hoover City School district.