Sentences with phrase «parents listening to teachers»

Teachers listening to parents, parents listening to teachers, school leaders listening to the community and everyone listening to our students.

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It goes back to what your teachers and parents always said: Listen first, talk second.

Listen to most teachers — and most parents — and it's easy to assume that getting good grades in school is a requirement for professional success.

He says, «Nobody learned anything by hearing themselves talk, or speak,» and he goes on to say, «The ability to lock in and listen is a skill that has served me well in life,» says Branson, «Although, it seems to be a dying art, I believe that listening is one of the most important skills for any teacher, parent, leader, entrepreneur, or just about anyone who has a pulse.»

«Being listened to, first of all, is a really key thing [for young people] and of course we can all play a role in that: as parents, as friends, as uncles, aunts, teachers and other professionals.

His parents, fearful that he is lost, eventually find him in the temple, «sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.»

I have always stressed to parents that they listen to teachers and other caregivers that they respect, and model the consistent, positive manner in which these professionals speak to the children.

During a «listening session» with parents and students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, President * Donald Trump suggested arming teachers as a way to combat school shootings.

I keep saying if we (USDA, Food Service, Parents, Teachers, Kids) listen to each other and work together, this can be done.

Other works by this award - winning author include the children's picture books A Walk in the Clouds, Petey's Listening Ears, and the soon - to - be-released Grumpykins series for ages 2 to 6, which are humorous and engaging tools for parents, teachers, and caregivers to use in implementing gentle parenting techniques in their homes and schools.

Short Patty Wipfler Award - winning writer; Parent Advocate; Founder of the non-profit Hand in Hand Parenting; Parent Education Teacher Trainer; Author, Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Parenting Challenges and Listening to Children (over 800,000 copies sold.)

So what you are saying is I don't believe in teaching my children the word «no», nor do I believe in teaching them to listen and mind me, there teachers or other people of authority i.e. child care providers, grandparents, the law, there friend's parents....

A celebrated winner of the coveted Parents Choice Award, the National Parenting Centers seal of Approval, and an iParenting Media Award., toddlers and young children will love listening to and learning these interactive songs with their parents, teachers and fParents Choice Award, the National Parenting Centers seal of Approval, and an iParenting Media Award., toddlers and young children will love listening to and learning these interactive songs with their parents, teachers and fparents, teachers and friends.

[27] That is, the amount of time that a parent or teacher is willing to spend teaching, listening to, playing with, and exploring with the child the more socially, emotionally, and educationally developed the child will become.

«Since my first day on the job a little over a year ago, I've been listening to parents, teachers, school administrators and the public — seeking their expertise on how we can improve.

«At a time when Governor Cuomo is making and breaking promises at lightning speed, it's imperative that legislators demand the time to negotiate, clarify, and listen to the parents, teachers, and students they're here to serve.

«The Regents and I continue to listen to the concerns of parents and teachers and to make additional adjustments to the grades 3 - 8 exams,» said state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia.

State Education Commissioner John King listens to concerns from teachers and parents regarding Common Core during an early December meeting.

The standardization, testing methods and other aspects of Common Core are being roundly criticized by teachers, parents and students as Education Commissioner John King conducts a listening tour of the state to promote Common Core.

«Our members need skilled employees now more than ever, and our schools must provide our children with the skills necessary to compete outside the classroom,» said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. «This study proves that New York is leading the nation — not only by setting high standards, but by taking the time to listen to parents and teachers about improving them.

«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.

Wednesday parents, students and community members gathered outside the Executive Mansion on Eagle Street in downtown Albany to protest what they say are «attacks on public education and teachers» and to call on the governor to «listen to all stakeholders before bringing forth another wave of misguided educational policies designed to dismantle public education.»

«We have listened to parents» concerns, which is why we will cut class sizes so that teachers have the time to teach every child to the best of their ability.

«And the reason that it keeps happening is that he is railroading his policies through without proper consultation, without listening to parents, to teachers, to local councillors.»

Since Elia's July 6 start date, she has made it a point to travel around the state on a listening tour, speaking with superintendents, teachers and parents.

Newly appointed State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia says her first order of business is to listen to parents, teachers and administrators around New York.

«It also appears that he isn't listening to the vast majority of parents, teachers, and administrators throughout the state who have called on him to make certain changes, and yet he continues to go down the same path.

In the past decade, he has crusaded to get dyscalculia recognized — by parents, teachers, politicians and anyone who will listen.

For instance, he said, a premature infant who spent critical developmental weeks listening to white noise in the hospital may «prioritize» that kind of noise later in life, preferentially tuning into background sounds instead of paying attention to the voice of a parent or teacher.

For example, the kinds of words I choose, the kinds of music I listen to, the things I choose to consume, where and how I spend my money, giving to the needy, staying true to my word, respecting my teachers, my parents etc..

«So, what I always feel in these moments is that any young woman who has ever been put down by a teacher, by a friend, by even a parent, just don't listen to any of it, because that's what I did — I kept on going and I overcame my fears and got over my insecurities.»

My own rule of thumb: If what you are reading, viewing, or listening to would embarrass your parents, teacher, principal, minister, priest, rabbi, or mullah, then you shouldn't be there.

This survey found that 90 per cent of students listen to music while revising to help cope with the mounting pressure, and yet, many parents and teachers still believe it to be a hindrance to effective studying.

More than half of the teachers participating in the survey (61 percent) report that they want parents to support student learning activities such as listening to students read, tutoring and helping with homework.

Part way through the day, Jaya noticed that the parents had stopped quietly organizing books, and were listening to the presentation, engaging in pair - shares with each other about the prompts that the presenter offered the teachers, and browsing over the shoulders of teachers to read their materials.

Nina's writing on education and parenting has been featured at Huffington Post, We Are Teachers, Listen to Your Mother, Mamalode, and Scary Mommy.

What annoys parents is when teachers act as though we're superior and give the impression that we're unwilling to listen to the people who know their children best.

The Department for Education said: «Since launching our proposals in the education white paper, the government has listened to feedback from MPs, teachers, school leaders and parents.

In a model of stunning governmental efficiency, the group managed to «listen» to 2,100 New York students, teachers, parents, and various other stakeholders.

Just as I take time to listen and respond to them and model those same behaviors with parents and guardians, I have seen some teachers take more time to listen and show they care before responding to difficult pupils, parents, or situations.»

Through various photo projects, students can achieve these general objectives: • participate in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities related to the photo project; • develop appreciation of photography; • interact with other students, parents, and teachers to accomplish and share the photo project; • demonstrate increased oral and written language production; and • work cooperatively throughout the process.

However, the survey found that 90 per cent of students listen to music while revising to help cope with the mounting pressure, and yet, many parents and teachers still believe it to be a hindrance to effective studying.

Listening to our students is always interesting and worthwhile, whether the kids are speaking their own minds (almost always the case) or whether they are channeling careful coaching they have received in advance from their teachers and parents (which happens occasionally, and is always quite obvious).

If teachers, parents and young people all trust, listen and talk to each other, the final goal of helping children learn and develop to their best ability is most likely to be achieved.»

For Glendy Cordero, an Oakland parent and a founding member of the school's design team, sitting down with teachers and having them listen to her dreams for her two children enabled her to hope for something better than the unsafe and chaotic environment that characterized daily life at Calvin Simmons.

Sometimes, all it takes for children to feel comfortable coming to their teacher when they may feel they can't speak to their parents — especially if they are on negative terms — is to know you are willing to listen.

I am completely convinced that mostteachers really want to make a difference.The way the system is set up now, however, teachers feel like parents of a teenager: You talk, but you don't know if theyare listening.

The senior leader listened to the parent's accusations and demands, and then, calmly, said: «This teacher is a great teacher, and your son is lucky to have her.

Today's announcement is the right decision and shows the Government has been listening to our concerns, which have been echoed by MPs, teachers and parents.

And there would be a lot more trust in officials these days if Education Secretary Arne Duncan and state superintendents like New York's John King listened to parents and teachers who tried to have these discussions, rather than dismissing their concerns.