Sentences with phrase «open academic opportunities»

With an increasing minority student population, Prince William school officials knew it was critical to open academic opportunities to all students, especially those who historically did not take advanced classes.

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He follows a teaching philosophy that presents clear learning objectives, uses real - life examples to reinforce academic concepts, provides numerous opportunities for discussion and fosters an open and supportive classroom environment.

Knowing the conference's proclaimed academic standards, that opened up interesting opportunities.

«Project BOOST has been an invaluable resource for our students and has opened the door to countless new academic opportunities that have enriched P.S. 72's curriculum, after - school programs and special events.

Given the paucity of academic openings and most universities» perplexing reluctance to bring their own, presumably well - trained, postdocs into their tenured ranks, there is thus a pressing need for professional - development training to equip postdocs for opportunities beyond the campus.

Open innovation is largely focused on technology transfer or intellectual - property licensing, but opportunities for funding academic research also exist.

«I think there is more open opportunity in small biotech for people with an academic background,» he says.

Massive Open Online Courses offer to academic institutions and the corporate sector new business opportunities to reach what we call today «the extensive classroom».

So now, here we are, barely ten years into this huge reform, with our little platoon of teachers and administrators and parents fighting feverishly on the front, beginning to make some progress on test scores and feel some confidence about improving our kids» academic opportunities — and I look up from my trench and, instead of seeing the school house door thrown open with garlands of WELCOME signs, I see teachers back to cheering from the windows as the reform generals scurry away, white flags in hand.

This deprioritization of open play is a missed opportunity to prepare kids for academic success.

«Harlem Link is part of a wave of charter schools that opened in the last decade in New York City with the intention of providing academic opportunities for families across income levels and proving that demography is not destiny,» a Rangel statement said.

Make the 2014 - 2015 academic year an opportunity to open a door to a healthy dialogue with parents about the day - to - day events in their child's classroom.

«It is crucial to the future of our nation that these students, and all students, have equal access to a high - quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential,» administration officials wrote in an open letter to the nation's state and local education officials.

: When a school creates an opportunity for parents to explore the academic standards all students must meet, they are opening up the learning environment for parent involvement.

In addition, the high degree of personalization in CBL models helps increase student engagement, opens new pathways to graduation, and takes advantage of learning opportunities available outside of the academic environment.

In August 2018, SAISD will open the Washington Irving Dual Language Academy, providing students the opportunity to speak fluently in both English and Spanish and develop higher cognitive and academic skills in both languages.

Initiatives will include conflict resolution workshops and seminars, motivational rallies, exposure to the criminal justice system, summer open gym opportunities, academic awards and acknowledgments, community service initiatives, and student - led panels and discussions.

The mission of the Community Charter School of Paterson is to inspire and empower its children, families and staff with opportunities to positively shape and transform their lives by becoming successful, life - long learners who possess critical thinking, academic, advocacy and leadership skills required to open new doors in their lives and the lives of others.

(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.

It opens doors to educational opportunity that would otherwise be unavailable, thus providing a path to a brighter academic future.

Only with a deep understanding of student learning — one that goes beyond the reading of a standardized test score — can teachers alter their practice in ways that open up new and targeted opportunities for their students to achieve academic success.

There's no denying the fact that a business management degree opens door to a multitude of opportunities for students as during their academic tenure, they're required to study various subjects.

If the analysis suggests the idea can make money, it can open the door to academic acclaim, career advancement, and high - paid business opportunities in hedge funds and other investment areas.

«I'm not talking about just supporting academic achievement but looking at their well - being — cognitive, social, emotional, physical and as much as you can do that in the elementary and secondary, it also opens opportunities for them in post-secondary.»

Open access would seem to offer the academic community at large a wonderful opportunity to reestablish the public mission of the universities in these often skeptical times.

An applied / hands on session will follow providing more in depth opportunities for participants to explore, discover, and dissect open educational resources pertinent to their academic domain of interest.

As your pioneering young student sets along the path of earning their degree, a wealth of opportunities open up in their lives, like academic growth, professional opportunities, higher income potential and simply the pride that comes from calling oneself a college graduate.

Your academic transcript will reflect your knowledge and hold over a subject & hence a good GPA will open doors to higher - ranked colleges and subsequently better career opportunities.

Think About Pursuing an Internship □ Use Handshake, our new career platform (launching August 2015), to identify and apply for summer internships and opportunities • Apply from November through March (refer to deadlines for best results) □ Talk with your academic advisor about your plans for an internship for academic credit • Register for the internship reflection course during open enrollment a semester in advance • Attend a mandatory Internship Orientation to receive credit for an internship experience

Seven Hills Students» Foundation, Salem, NH May 2013 to Present Residence Director • Establish and maintain a strong community with the student hall through provision of personal and academic services • Supervise students to ensure that they are following hall policies and regulations appropriately • Handle daily operations of the hall such as staff scheduling, opening and closing and distribution and collection of keys • Promote students» personal growth, academic excellence and civic responsibility by constantly encouraging them providing them with opportunities to excel • Educate students about the foundation's code of conduct and facilitate community standards • Supervise and develop assistant resident directors and residents assistants to ensure proper delivery of care • Plan and implement in - hall activities for students to ensure that they keep out of mischief • Serve as a point of contact for counseling services and problems that students may find hard to handle themselves • Use students» needs assessments and program evaluation strategies to create vital and engaging learning communities • Handle facility budgets and coordinate procurement of supplies and equipment • Supervise building security and maintenance and handle all key inventories

The state of California has created a scholarship opportunity open to all students accepted to or enrolled in allied health academic tracks, including medical assistant programs.

In our recent post about preparing Metro Detroit students for academic success, we discussed the opportunities open houses provide for parents when preparing their children for the upcoming academic year.