Our mission is to create better
outcomes for kids in foster care.
Our mission is to create better
outcomes for kids in foster care.
Our mission is to create better
outcomes for kids in foster care.
The one policy that has arguably done more to improve education
outcomes for kids in New York City over the past decade has been the systematic effort to close the City's giant failing high schools (i.e. drop out factories) and replace them with new, smaller high schools.
Not exact matches
«That is not only unfair, but it's a policy mistake
in that those [low - income]
kids would be the ones who would benefit the most,» Marr said, adding that a large body of research has found that extra income
for poor families improves their
kids» health, education, and career
outcomes.
And although people nod their heads
in agreement when presented with research that demonstrates the positive and successful
outcomes for kids who attend all kinds of colleges (not just the elite universities), these folks don't seem to change their behaviors
in light of the data.
The study, which was published online
in the October, 2016 issue of the Journal of Consumer Psychology, found that authoritative parenting led to the best health and development
outcomes for kids, according to co-author Les Carlson, PhD, professor of marketing at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Any big victories or disappointing losses, if you've always got those gears going where you're thinking it's all about the
kids you really put yourself
in the best position where it comes out positive
for everybody, regardless of the
outcome.
For instance,
in the United States, researchers usually confirm that children with permissive parents tend to have poorer
outcomes than do
kids with authoritative parents.
So, if we can systematize that
for kids, and I think that's a matter of both policy and practice, I think we're going to make huge strides
in changing
outcomes for those
kids.
In the only controlled, randomized scientific study to compare graduated extinction and «positive routines» head - to - head, there were no significant differences in treatment outcomes for kids (Adams and Rickert 1989
In the only controlled, randomized scientific study to compare graduated extinction and «positive routines» head - to - head, there were no significant differences
in treatment outcomes for kids (Adams and Rickert 1989
in treatment
outcomes for kids (Adams and Rickert 1989).
In developing countries, outcomes are sometimes worse in kids that breastfeed for longer, probably in part because this might be occurring in poorer families with other challenges, but having breast milk displace other foods, such as those rich in iron, is probably part of the pictur
In developing countries,
outcomes are sometimes worse
in kids that breastfeed for longer, probably in part because this might be occurring in poorer families with other challenges, but having breast milk displace other foods, such as those rich in iron, is probably part of the pictur
in kids that breastfeed
for longer, probably
in part because this might be occurring in poorer families with other challenges, but having breast milk displace other foods, such as those rich in iron, is probably part of the pictur
in part because this might be occurring
in poorer families with other challenges, but having breast milk displace other foods, such as those rich in iron, is probably part of the pictur
in poorer families with other challenges, but having breast milk displace other foods, such as those rich
in iron, is probably part of the pictur
in iron, is probably part of the picture.
Maybe this is a warning
for other childless women (who wish to have
kids in future) to be wary of this piercing; you wouldn't want this to happen to you and the
outcome be the same.
«
In the midst of a widely recognized teacher shortage,» Success Academy's Eva Moskowitz said in a statement,» [the vote for the rules] ensures that kids of color will have access to great teachers and exceptional educational outcomes.&raqu
In the midst of a widely recognized teacher shortage,» Success Academy's Eva Moskowitz said
in a statement,» [the vote for the rules] ensures that kids of color will have access to great teachers and exceptional educational outcomes.&raqu
in a statement,» [the vote
for the rules] ensures that
kids of color will have access to great teachers and exceptional educational
outcomes.»
Now, bend over Chevy Volt sales triple
in 2012 Something tells me we paid
for these as well Woman hiding with
kids shoots intruder Obviously, the left preferred a different
outcome Obama hints at big debt - ceiling brawl, but can he win this one?
«We have made significant strides
in cancer treatment but
for some
kids, especially those with metastatic or relapsed disease, even the most advanced, proven therapies have not been able to improve their
outcome.
October 6th - 8th (Saturday — Monday) FOUNDATIONS: $ 650 An introduction to Bent On Learning's history, curriculum, and impact on youth development
outcomes, discussions on the role of yoga teachers
in schools, and instruction on how
kids learn and how to set them up
for success.
If reformers gain a foothold on local boards, perhaps labor - management negotiations will finally result
in good
outcomes for kids.
«[I thought recruiting an associate] would be really good
for our staff... to have someone who's really passionate about improving
kids»
outcomes and who was a high achiever
in school.
All this would,
in turn, lead to more effectively run school systems, a more sane hiring process
for teachers, and better
outcomes for kids.
And we've got several examples of school models that are making a tremendous difference
in educational
outcomes for kids, regardless of what's happening at home.
NL:
In some ways, the most important thing is that we're able to identify what those skills are, and that gives us then some concrete information to teach to and so in and of itself that's critical... But, in a concrete sense, we know that from the development of our literacy and numeracy courses, our student outcomes have risen significantly, so we had well over 130 Statements of Attainment this year to kids in 2013, whereas in 2012 we were looking at 10 or 15 Statements of Attainment for the yea
In some ways, the most important thing is that we're able to identify what those skills are, and that gives us then some concrete information to teach to and so
in and of itself that's critical... But, in a concrete sense, we know that from the development of our literacy and numeracy courses, our student outcomes have risen significantly, so we had well over 130 Statements of Attainment this year to kids in 2013, whereas in 2012 we were looking at 10 or 15 Statements of Attainment for the yea
in and of itself that's critical... But,
in a concrete sense, we know that from the development of our literacy and numeracy courses, our student outcomes have risen significantly, so we had well over 130 Statements of Attainment this year to kids in 2013, whereas in 2012 we were looking at 10 or 15 Statements of Attainment for the yea
in a concrete sense, we know that from the development of our literacy and numeracy courses, our student
outcomes have risen significantly, so we had well over 130 Statements of Attainment this year to
kids in 2013, whereas in 2012 we were looking at 10 or 15 Statements of Attainment for the yea
in 2013, whereas
in 2012 we were looking at 10 or 15 Statements of Attainment for the yea
in 2012 we were looking at 10 or 15 Statements of Attainment
for the year.
I told this story to a group of two dozen or so of my fellow ed reformers last week at an American Enterprise Institute convening on «race, social justice, and school reform» because I wanted to make two simple (some will say simplistic) points: our expensive and aggressive ed reform efforts still focus far too little on what
kids do
in school all day; and we don't all have the same ideas about what it means to serve the cause of social justice — or whether it is even appropriate to place social justice issues at the heart of our efforts to improve
outcomes for kids.
Guiding students through creative, open - ended projects does take patience and time — a scarce commodity
for teachers — but
in the
outcome, he says, «
kids will surprise you.
Experts Back Equity Over Tests
for Kids The West Australian, 6/12/14» «Equity of
outcomes in this country is probably the best thing that you can invest
in,» Dr [Pasi] Sahlberg said.
«Inclusive education strengthens all students and communities by reducing educational fragmentation and providing a school environment
in which all the resources are used to improve
outcomes for all the
kids,» said Riley.
But as he sees it, the keys to success
in the New Orleans RSD, where 37 of the 70 schools are charters, will be «communicating with parents» his «deep belief that parents need to be a partner
in education,» that «they need to understand the options
for their
kids, and the need to make the best choice possible
for their
kids, knowing what the likely
outcome is going to be.»
And we've got several examples of school models that are making a tremendous difference
in educational
outcomes for kids, irregardless of what's happening at home.
None of those
outcomes is appealing and none seems likely to do much good
for Maryland districts presently struggling with next year's calendar and Maryland families
in a quandary about when their
kids will go back to school
in late summer.
The proposed reforms, outside and inside schools — to reduce the test - score gap between whites and poor minorities; to help poor minority families increase their income through steady work at livable wages and then their children's test scores will improve; to establish research - proven reading programs
for every single, poor, or minority child; to give each
kid a laptop computer — are endless and uncertain
in their
outcomes.
We hope that the debate on public education
in Oakland will focus on what matters most - finding solutions that provide better
outcomes for kids.
We understand this is the first
in a series of three hit pieces designed to discredit the work that charters are doing to deliver strong
outcomes for kids.
This isn't to say parents don't need to take power and fight vigorously
for improving education
for their
kids, nor should it be said that good parenting and strong family structures can't be helpful
in improving educational
outcomes.
We develop teachers and leaders who believe
in the possibility of human change and growth, and who fight tirelessly
for better
outcomes for kids.
My involvement
in developing more charters like Roxbury Prep grew out of the fact that the autonomy -
for - accountability exchange could be a lever to create better
outcomes for kids.
We believe that focusing our joint efforts on attainable
outcomes will lead us toward high quality schooling
for our
kids in the lowest performing schools.
What's at stake is the classroom experience and
outcomes for over 40 million
kids, as states and local school districts find themselves caught
in the middle of this debate and continue to face troubles transitioning to a complex new system.
We are fortunate to work alongside many like - minded organizations who believe
in the power of safe and healthy play and understand the positive impact this can have on
outcomes for kids.
Just as he changed the narrative of the labor movement that too often «forgot» to advocate
for Latinos, immigrants, the poorest of the poor and people of color, he saw that
in education, educational
outcomes for kids were not always part of the debate nor were they a priority.
We look forward to the feedback and approval of other state plans so states can move forward
in working with stakeholders to ensure better
outcomes for all
kids.»
This unfortunate departure from President Obama's historic education legacy threatens to roll back progress we've made
in advancing better
outcomes for all
kids, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The «skinny» budget also strips states and districts of flexibilities available under ESSA before they can ever be used, limiting the ability of Chiefs to affect meaningful change that will improve teaching and learning and lead to dramatic progress
in academic
outcomes for all
kids.
In his RSCO School Choice Fair field notes, HH expresses concern that ``... the lack of conversations about test scores, despite some critics» view that test scores are not a reliable indicator of a school's quality of education, is concerning as low - income parents might not be aware of the academic
outcome produced by the schools that they are choosing
for their
kids» (HH).
The strike
in West Virginia, which
in 2016 ranked 48th
in the nation
for teacher pay, wasn't aimed only at securing higher salaries; it also sought to raise awareness about the countless burdens teachers shoulder, and at demonstrating that
kids» learning and long - term
outcomes suffer when educators are stretched too thin.
In this podcast, Dr. Freiberg explains district responsibilities under the state anti-bullying statutes; explores the need
for a cultural shift away from punishing bad behavior to teaching
kids essential life skills; and, discusses restorative practices and the positive
outcomes achieved by schools that are implementing them.
Hosted by Leora Wolf - Prusan, Ed.D. (School Climate & Student Support Specialist at WestEd) and Lara Kain (Senior Director of Transform Schools at Los Angeles Education Partnership), this webinar covers the foundation of what a trauma - informed instructional model means, the competencies that are most critical
for all teachers to know, and how school leaders can best support their staff
in leveraging this powerful model to improve
outcome for all
kids.
So, parents say they value accountability and will do anything to get a good education
for their
kids, but they don't hold anyone responsible
for outcomes by exercising the most effective form of accountability
in their control — strategically voting on the issue.
By moving breakfast to after the bell when students are
in attendance, everyone has equal access to the meal and participation soars leading to better academic and health
outcomes for kids.
Abolish tenure, reward teachers
for excellence
in the classroom and reward principals
for improving the learning
outcomes for kids.
In a recent study, we calculated the consequences for economic growth, lifetime earnings, and tax revenue of improving educational outcomes and narrowing educational achievement gaps in the United States.1 Among other results, we found that if the United States were able to raise the math and science PISA test scores of the bottom three quarters of U.S. students so that they matched the test scores of the top quarter of U.S. kids (and thereby raised the overall U.S. academic ranking to third best among the OECD countries), U.S. GDP would be 10 percent larger in 35 year
In a recent study, we calculated the consequences
for economic growth, lifetime earnings, and tax revenue of improving educational
outcomes and narrowing educational achievement gaps
in the United States.1 Among other results, we found that if the United States were able to raise the math and science PISA test scores of the bottom three quarters of U.S. students so that they matched the test scores of the top quarter of U.S. kids (and thereby raised the overall U.S. academic ranking to third best among the OECD countries), U.S. GDP would be 10 percent larger in 35 year
in the United States.1 Among other results, we found that if the United States were able to raise the math and science PISA test scores of the bottom three quarters of U.S. students so that they matched the test scores of the top quarter of U.S.
kids (and thereby raised the overall U.S. academic ranking to third best among the OECD countries), U.S. GDP would be 10 percent larger
in 35 year
in 35 years.