Sentences with phrase «outcomes for children»

A growing literature has demonstrated that early math skills are associated with later outcomes for children.

We all know that schools can not do it alone, and that all aspects of a community have a responsibility to work together to achieve successful outcomes for their children and families.

Instructional excellence happens when leaders and teachers partner to intentionally plan for how best to achieve improved learning outcomes for children.

The study found that Georgia's Pre-K Program produces significant positive outcomes for children, regardless of family income level or English language skills.

Last year the Ofsted annual report failed to mention outcomes for children with special needs, drawing much criticism from campaigners.

Do we have research that independent charter schools produce better learning outcomes for children?

If research supported the assertion that funding private school vouchers resulted in better outcomes for children, such a risk to the public school system might be justified.

«I don't think we can ignore the varying outcomes for children who end up in alternative provision.»

«Innovation is the key to creating positive outcomes for children,» added Sajan George.

Our well educated Head Start teachers and home visitors create high - quality learning environments and promote successful curriculum implementation that supports positive educational and social outcomes for children ages 2.9 to 5.

«Jim Williamson serves as an inspiring example of how philanthropy, especially a local community foundation can have an enduring impact on improving outcomes for children.»

Any organization or group of individuals that wishes to develop an organization or program focused on building a sustainable practice where families and educators partner meaningfully with one another to improve outcomes for children is encouraged to apply.

5:14 Dr. Montecel explains the three premises on which the framework is based: (1) The problem is systemic (2) Achieving student success requires developing a vision of seeking outcomes for all children, no matter where they come from, the color of their skin, and the language they speak.

It's time for the city Department of Education to admit reality, change course, and pursue evidence - based strategies that have proven successful in improving academic outcomes for children.

The Chartered College is a key destination for teachers wanting to develop the evidence - informed expertise necessary to achieve and maintain genuine excellence — securing the best outcomes for children, young people and learners.

It is important that we have a proper, considered debate around these proposals so that we can move forwards to a stable, trusted primary assessment system which delivers strong educational outcomes for all children, regardless of their background, ability or any additional needs they may have.

America's Promise Alliance Founded with Colin Powell as Chairmen and chaired today by Alma Powell, America's Promise is a cross-sector partnership of groups, including Character.org, that are passionate about improving lives and changing outcomes for children.

Quantifying the link between research engagement and school outcomes is extremely difficult, because there are so many steps between teachers «engaging» with research, or undertaking their own enquiry, and the eventual outcomes for children (although evaluating the impact of specific initiatives on children's outcomes is somewhat easier).

Of course, whilst these principles outline what excellent teachers know, do and how they act, it is important to place them firmly in the context of improving outcomes for children and young people.

Halfon said the hearing would focus on «school funding and this year's changes to GCSEs», adding that he was «particularly keen to question the secretary of state on what the government is doing to improve the educational outcomes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds».

As a not - for - profit organisation, we are committed to projects that will improve education and outcomes for children and young people, such as our recent work on teacher recruitment and retention, and our work on social mobility.

Though it is clear that parental engagement is valuable, much less is currently known about how to increase it so as to improve outcomes for children.

The city could have made a strong statement about the value of high - quality educators, but instead chose to keep in place a «step and lane» system that awards salary increases for years spent on the job and graduate degrees earned, even though research clearly shows that degrees have no impact on outcomes for children.

As school districts grapple with the intransigent problem of racial and socioeconomic segregation, the EACs must continue to play a critical role in providing direct civil rights support to school districts to ensure equitable practices and outcomes for children.

«Effective teachers and principals are so central to boosting student achievement and producing better outcomes for children,» Duncan said.

This book comprehensively assesses the strengths and weaknesses of what remains of the old in education governance, scrutinizes how traditional governance forms are changing, and suggests how governing arrangements might be further altered to produce better educational outcomes for children.

Statewide afterschool networks provide a structure for bringing together key decision makers interested in improving outcomes for children and

She has worked as a Local and National Leader in Education and as an Executive Headteacher to bring about the best possible outcomes for all children.

The Center on the Developing Child works to achieve breakthrough outcomes for children around the world in partnership with organizations committed to using the science to inform policy and practice and to drive innovation.

The Center on the Developing Child's R&D (research and development) platform, Frontiers of Innovation (FOI), supports scientific research that can inform the testing, implementation, and refinement of strategies designed to achieve significantly better life outcomes for children facing adversity.

Avni Gupta - Kagan serves as an independent consultant, working to improve education outcomes for children in South Carolina and nationally on a range of issues including human capital management, leadership development, and K - 12 curriculum.

The conference reflects a core belief guiding IEL's family and community engagement work: building the capacity of adults is the key to success and better outcomes for children, youth, and their families.

A partnership led by Grand Challenges Canada, Saving Brains seeks to improve outcomes for children living in poverty through interventions that nurture and protect early brain development in the first 1,000 days of a child's life.

Inspectors wrote: Strategies to improve the education outcomes for children and young people in Peterborough are having positive results.»

For example, encouraging schools to use (existing) Title I, School Improvement Grants (SIG), or special education funding on proven programs could make a world of difference in the dissemination and maintenance of innovations — and in outcomes for children.

We believe that educational outcomes for children in each of our academies must and will improve from our joint endeavours.

«These measures, rather than castigating specific groups of parents, will be lead to better educational outcomes for all children.»

Three years ago, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan created a dedicated Office for Early Learning with the ambitious goal of «improving the health, social - emotional, and cognitive outcomes for children from birth through third grade.»

Looking around the sector, we can all see examples of MATs where an inability to evolve in the face of change or challenge has led to compromised outcomes for the children in their care.

These are all linked to poor social and emotional outcomes for children.

Over the past 30 years, Joan Cole Duffell has been an educator, writer, and leading advocate for positive outcomes for children, focusing on promoting children's social - emotional skills and the prevention of child abuse, bullying, and other forms of violence.

«It is vital that any proposal to hold schools accountable results in improved outcomes for all children and is constitutionally viable in relation to the state superintendent's authority to supervise schools,» McCarthy said.

High - quality afterschool programs are leading to improved academic outcomes for children in poverty.

Parents, teachers and business leaders want better learning outcomes for our children.

School districts electing to use ESSA funding to improve early learning programs are creating a potential win - win situation, increasing the number of high - quality early learning opportunities available, and increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes for all children, including young children with disabilities.

By serving and supporting the educators of Cass County, we empower teachers to foster successful outcomes for the children and families of the communities they serve.

The research and professional standards presented in this brief identify elements of early education programs that contribute to strong academic and social - emotional outcomes for children.

Tighter rules and more transparency for exam board seminars are welcome but more needs to be done to support teaching quality The Teacher Development Trust, a charity founded by teachers to improve the educational outcomes for children by ensuring they experience the most effective learning,...

«Too often, urban families have children assigned to some of the worst schools in America and vouchers, tax credit scholarship programs and other forms of school choice opens the door to new possibilities, higher quality schools and better outcomes for these children.

Now is the time for creative, collaborative solutions that will increase early education opportunities and positive outcomes for all children.»