Sentences with phrase «on teacher interest»
Depending on teacher interest and experience, projects range from two weeks to a full semester.
https://www.edutopia.org/ Not exact matches
The Teachers» didn't comment publicly on reasons for leaving, but in a press release the executive VP of investments offered the usual hollow statement about the sale opportunity being «in the best interests of the fund and our members.
But none of the broken things would be fixed by Donald Trump's proposed budget, which does away with federal subsidization of interest on student loans and eliminates the program that forgives loans for people who enter public service (including teachers)-- among other education - related cuts.
With the current focus on Asia by both Canadian government and companies interested in doing business abroad, these ESL teacher returnees could prove to be a very important resource.
When all allowance has been made for these limiting factors — the chances of oral transmission, the effect of translation, the interest of teachers in making the sayings «contemporary,» and simple human fallibility — it remains that the first three gospels offer a body of sayings on the whole so consistent, so coherent, and withal so distinctive in manner, style content, that no reasonable critic should doubt, whatever reservations he may have about individual sayings, that we find reflected here the thought of a single, unique teacher.
They include the «chilling effects» of libel suits, the perennial conflicts between property and access, the three out of four publishers who intervene in news decisions affecting their local markets, the advertisers» freedom to move their money to where their interests are, industry self - regulation in broadcasting and advertising, the backlash against conveying under duress (as in a hostage crisis) points of view that are never aired as directly without duress, the flareups of book banning and censorship of textbooks, the rout of the civil rights movement, the retreat from principles of fairness and equality (even where never implemented), the attack on scientific and humane teaching, the threat of self - appointed media watchdogs to also spy on teachers in the classroom, and the general vigor of ancient orthodoxies masquarading as neo-this and neo-that.
In some cases, teachers with personal interests, say a historian, linguist, anthropologist, philosopher, biblical scholar, or a returned missionary, persuade the college administrators to let them develop courses on world religions under the titles of the history of religions or comparative religion.
The close relationships between students and teachers enhance learning and the ability to explore new interests and take on new challenges.
Sunbridge offers world - renowned Waldorf teacher education programs, along with professional development and general interest courses and workshops on Waldorf Education, Waldorf teaching, organizational leadership, and the arts.
Sunbridge offers world - renowned Waldorf teacher education programs, along with professional development and general interest courses and workshops on Waldorf teaching, Waldorf Education, organizational leadership, and the arts.
A few interesting pieces: a letter from a teacher on what she did and didn't sign up to do and the perspective of a trauma doctor and why the AR - 15 is different.
Additionally, preschool teachers certainly have a curriculum to follow, but they are prepared to change topics based on what the children are showing interest in at the time.
Geoff Gohacki has been a professional chef and teacher for over 15 years and first became interested in emergency response after preforming first aid on one of his students.
Make it a priority for your school district that every single family must return a free meal application, even if the family already knows that they won't qualify for government subsidized meals; those families can write «not interested» on the form, but their child MUST return the form to their teacher.
CCSD's annual Job Fair on Saturday drew more than 600 people interested in positions as teachers, bus drivers or school nutrition workers.
We also have resources for teachers who are interested in creating a program at their school based on the Oriole Project.
Whether you're planning a birthday party, conducting a homeschool program, looking for a fun morning with your preschooler, or working with other organized groups (such as scouting groups, science clubs, etc.), the teacher naturalists at the Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary can create interesting, hands - on inquiry - based programs.
When I complained I heard a lot of teachers say that they too stopped eating school lunches after putting on pounds... and that is interesting when you have adults gaining weight after making what they thought were healthy decisions in the school lunch line.
Besides breaking people down demographically, the campaign also tried interest - targeting, for instance reaching folks who listed «math teacher» or «I love my son» on their Facebook profiles.
«The question that we should ask is how can you inherit a budget deficit of 9.3 % of GDP, proceed to reduce taxes, bring down inflation, bring down interest rates, increase economic growth (from 3.6 % to 7.9 %), increase your international reserves, maintain relative exchange rate stability, reduce the debt to GDP ratio and the rate of debt accumulation, pay almost half of arrears inherited, stay current on obligations to statutory funds, restore teacher and nursing training allowances, double the capitation grant, implement free senior high school education and yet still be able to reduce the fiscal deficit from 9.3 % to an estimated 5.6 % of GDP?
Besides showing scheduled meetings with political over-tones, such as attending protests against President Donald Trump (R) on Jan. 19 and against the now - defunct Independent Democratic Conference, or IDC, on Feb. 16, Councilmember Dromm's 2017 calendar also showed scheduled meetings with officials with special interest groups Queens Community House, on Jan. 27; the United Federation of Teachers on several occasions; and NY - CLASS, on Nov. 28.
The UFT is hitting the airwaves today with a 60 - second radio spot that slams for - profit charter school management companies as «more interested in making money and ducking accountability than fighting for our kids» and spending «millions on false attacks against teachers and public schools.»
«Trusting teachers and freeing them up from the daily grind of targets, testing and inspections that change as often as the weather will ensure that there is more time spent on what teachers do best, providing a stimulating and fulfilling experience for all our youngsters ensuring success and interest in the classroom and beyond»
«It's clear that special interests are hell bent on making sure parents and teachers don't have accurate information on teacher effectiveness.
Commenting on the launch of a consultation by the Secretary of State for Education on professional development for teachers and calling for expressions of interest in a College of Teaching, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «This Government can establish whatever framework it likes for professional development but unless teachers are given a contractual entitlement to access such development, the current system of inequality and ad hoc arrangements will continue, with access being on the basis of grace and favour and the whims and preferences of individual employers.
The Education Committee's report on the introduction of the EBac suggested that this «mainly negative response» might have been avoided if there had been a proper consultation beforehand with teachers and other interested parties..
Her interest in social work education led Bridget to become a practice teacher and training manager, going on to lecture at Coventry University, and becoming head of the social work department at Oxford Brookes University.
«We must not allow criticism manufactured by special interests to turn back the clock on teacher evaluations and higher standards,» StudentsFirstNY executive director Jenny Sedlis said.
A broad coalition of educators and organizations have gathered resources to provide interested teachers a program on plastic pollution education into their classrooms.
The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, will today reaffirm its strategy to continue to defend the interests of pupils, schools and the teaching profession from the assault by the Government and administrations across the UK on our public education service.
Mr Cameron also called for a crackdown on health and safety and legal checks that are stopping teachers and pupils from acting in the best interest of the child.
On the political front, both AG Andrew Cuomo and Rick Lazio both released RttT statements, which I find of particular interest in Cuomo's case since his support of charter schools is something that rankles both the teachers unions and many of the Democratic legislative allies.
His spokesman called the teachers union's action an «irresponsible, special interest lawsuit» that would undermine progress that has been made to stop «skyrocketing property tax increases on homeowners and businesses.»
«If the governor is interested in improving his poll numbers on education, he should be visiting schools and talking to teachers and parents, rather than listening to his hedge - fund pals,» said Mulgrew.
And he also referred back to the party's record in the 1980s, renewing a pledge to emulate Margaret Thatcher's administrations in taking on vested interests, including «union barons that threaten another spring of discontent», teachers and big business.
Neither he nor most of the group's major donors would comment on their support, though Mr. Jones said in a statement, «Maintaining the status quo is unacceptable, and that's why StudentsFirstNY and others are fighting for reforms that can give parents more choices, ensure that only the best teachers are in the classroom and make sure that the best interests of the children in the system are put first.»
«If he's really interested in improving the schools his administration has mishandled, he will send his negotiators back to the bargaining table to reach an agreement on a new teacher evaluation process for these schools,» he said.
His spokesman called the teacher's union action an «irresponsible,» «special interest lawsuit» that would undermine progress that's been made to stop «skyrocketing property tax increases on homeowners and businesses».
Meanwhile, we are still calling on Ex-military officers, ex - polices officers, ex-prison officers, ex-immigration and other civil servants, lecturers, teachers and everybody interested in an accountable and responsible Electoral Commission to join our membership.
Throughout the year, Speakers Bureau participants will visit Buffalo Public Schools, engaging students in hands - on activities and demonstrations designed to spark interest in science while complementing the teacher's lessons.
The Times yesterday had an interesting story on the exodus of teachers from the prestigious Bronx High School of Science.
The Edible Academy, a leading garden - based education platform, provides hands - on activities, and interactive programs that help children, their families, and their teachers learn more about growing and preparing vegetables, fruits, and herbs while helping them gain a lifelong interest in gardening and healthy living.
[113][114] Harig won the support of the Buffalo Teachers Federation and AFL - CIO, [113] while Paladino received the endorsement of The Buffalo News editorial board, which wrote: «Despite all his defects — his offensive comments, his bullying, his sometime inability to function effectively on the board — it is because of his influence that the board is even interested in turning around an underperforming district.»
To be successful, though, we will need people on the other side of the table who are interested in creating a system that will truly help teachers improve, not in leaving a legacy of blame.
If he's really interested in improving the schools his administration has mishandled, he will send his negotiators back to the table to reach an agreement on a new teacher evaluation process.
In turn, FHCRC scientists collaborate with high school teachers to develop curricula on topics that are timely and interesting.
As a teacher of both biology and bioethics, I was extremely interested in «The Good Egg,» your May cover story on the hotly debated and morally loaded question of when life begins.
Wieman told the committee that «powerful, vested interests» on college campuses discourage the adoption of new ways to teach science and train future science teachers, saying that most universities place a higher priority on research productivity than on student learning.
Science won on the basis that I had absolutely no interest whatsoever in becoming a teacher.
We encourage teachers to build on the interest and excitement generated during Hour of Code and CSEdWeek and create opportunities for students to use, practice, and develop programming skills in projects for other subjects and assignments, too.