Sentences with phrase «particularly high focus»

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At the same time, Flannery wanted to focus on areas where he saw high growth, particularly in emerging markets.

She particularly focused on drug laws impacts on people of color, who have for decades been convicted under aggressive drug laws at disproportionately high rates relative to whites.

High prices particularly affect the US, though some other countries have trouble getting access to the medication in the first place, said Sarah Lucas, the CEO of Beyond Type 1, a non-profit focused on education and advocacy related to the disease.

Each year, Gartner's Hype Cycle, highlights «a set of technologies that will have broad - ranging impact across the business... It features technologies that are the focus of attention because of particularly high levels of hype, or those that may not be broadly acknowledged but that Gartner believes have the potential for significant impact.»

Additionally, with many investors focused on credit risks, particularly in high yield, convertibles may be more favorable relative to spread products.

Within fixed income, we suggest raising average credit quality, particularly focusing on investments in areas like high - grade corporate and municipal bonds.

Project days are a time to work on high - importance, low - urgency projects, particularly those requiring focus and creativity: drafting a manuscript, planning a project, interpreting a new dataset.

We've been focusing closely on the jump in metals prices, particularly aluminum and nickel in addition to oil but quietly food prices have broken out to an 8 1/2 month high.

Higher - income Millennials however, seem in 2017 to be much more interested in borrowing on their card, and with that focus, they are much more interested than before in getting a better interest rate, particularly in light of perceived rising rates.

Cech particularly impressed with important saves in the home games against Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich, and Wenger believes the 33 - year - old's high level of focus and consistency has made a difference.

The Test focuses on forward and rear impacts, particularly at very high speeds.

Based on their findings, the authors recommended that steps be taken to reduce head impact exposure in youth football, particularly at higher severities, by restructuring practices to minimize full contact drills and focusing instead on practicing football fundamentals, with an emphasis on the teaching of proper tackling technique.

Parallel co-parenting developed as a way for parents — particularly those in high - conflict divorces — to focus their energy on raising their child by disengaging from problematic communication with their ex-spouse.

The focus on high - quality, putting control of standards and proceeds from the Levy in the hands of employers — particularly building on the already - successful Trailblazer groups — and the recognition that more expensive apprenticeship programmes like those in aerospace will require more funding are to be welcomed.

In a letter to members of the NRA and the Unified Sportsmen of Florida, posted online Wednesday by Ammoland, Hammer focused her wrath on GOP lawmakers — particularly Sen. Doug Broxson of the Panhandle town of Gulf Breeze — who supported the sweeping measure (SB 7026), which was rushed into law shortly after the Feb. 14 deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Deputy Director of the Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, focusing particularly on developing new high technology business in the state, 2001 - 03.

The study focused on patients with prescriptions above particularly high daily thresholds: 100 MEQ and 200 MEQ.

«When used in conjunction with forecasted data, the model predictions could be useful for focusing both surveillance efforts, and the pre-positioning of material and equipment in areas and periods of particularly high risk.

Lately he has focused on higher brain functions, particularly in the neural circuitry and genetics of creativity, artistic talent, psychopathology, criminal behavior, and level of consciousness.

The Health and Retirement Study consists of older volunteers sampled from urban and rural areas across the U.S., while the Southern Community Cohort Study focuses on African Americans in the South, particularly areas that have a disproportionately high burden of disease.

My best advice for a tighter and leaner stomach is focusing on diet (particularly removing sugar and eating low carb — that's what works best for me), and doing a combination of high intensity cardio and resistance training (plus some HIIT).

Her main areas of interest are resistance training, focusing on higher reps to build lean muscle, alongside interval training, particularly in the spin studio!

And best of all, focusing on just a few particularly potent practices eliminates the high expectations of perfection that can plague us as mothers.

Yet as new studies emerge and prominent experts speak out, sugar addiction has become a legitimate, concerning focus as sugar consumption, particularly as high - fructose corn syrup (HFCS), escalates.

Researchers currently are focusing on damaged fats (particularly trans fats found in margarine, snack foods and fried foods), the use of oils high in omega - 6 fatty acids (polyunsaturates), inflammation, blood clots, high blood pressure, high levels of homocysteine (an amino acid in the blood), and high levels of Lp (a), a protein produced in the liver.

Researchers currently are focusing on damaged fats (particularly the trans fats found in margarine, snack foods, and fried foods), the use of oils high in omega - 6 fatty acids (polyunsaturates), inflammation, blood clots, high blood pressure, high levels of homocysteine (an amino acid in the blood), and high levels of Lp (a), a protein produced in the liver.

They focus on several approaches which can help in this area, including keeping blood glucose and insulin levels low, optimizing essential fatty acid intake, optimizing vitamin D levels, taking iodine supplements, restricting protein, fasting (particularly in order to stimulate ketosis) and getting high - quality rest.

But it's clear this series needed to shy away from bigger names and focus on people more appropriate for a high adventure with serious stakes, particularly five movies in.

The second half of the film focuses its attention on the whodunit story, but since most of the characters lack anything interesting about them for the viewer to connect with, the stakes never feel particularly high.

A human investment strategy for education would have an explicit strategic focus: to increase access of all students, particularly low - income, minority students, to high - level academic work, and to invest in the human capital infrastructure for schools that will promote this access.

Koretz's research focuses on educational assessment and policy, particularly high - stakes testing and its effect on schools, as well as the validity of the score gains.

There is a chance for students to be creative by writing a diary entry from the perspective of one of the Varnas and an interactive plenary focusing on the Atman, This lesson is particularly relevant for high ability students.

Notably the level of cognitive demand in many classrooms is not particularly high and is more focused on recall, memorization, and procedural knowledge.

Her research focuses on leadership development and organizational change, particularly in higher education and urban public schools.

We focus on this time period because young children have significantly higher rates of exposure to maltreatment compared with older children and early maltreatment is thought to have particularly harmful effects on a child's development.

Failing to focus or letting your mind wander can be a recipe for disaster, particularly in more high - speed pursuits such as skiing or mountain biking.

Focusing on a recent Baltimore City ninth grade cohort, the report examines the behavioral factors identified in previous research as key predictors of high school graduation, particularly -LSB-...]

Observations focused particularly on the score teachers received on Standard 1: Higher - Order Thinking («HOT» thinking), described as instruction that engages students in learning that goes beyond the recall of basic facts.

Focusing on a recent Baltimore City ninth grade cohort, the report examines the behavioral factors identified in previous research as key predictors of high school graduation, particularly ninth grade attendance and course passing.

Based in a School of Education, we are particularly focused on children and youth, and on educational and sport / performance settings, including elementary, middle, and high schools, college counseling centers, and college athletic teams.

The majority of Perkins concerns career and technical education programs at the high school level but there is some new focus on providing opportunities for younger students, particularly middle school students, to explore career paths and benefit from CTE programming.

All school improvement strategies — particularly interventions focused on the lowest - performing schools — must inform and engage all stakeholders; support enriched curriculum; enhance the school culture; provide high - quality teaching with ongoing professional learning to improve the quality of instruction; be commensurate with the need; and offer engaging learning opportunities that involve all students, families, and staff.

Woven into this highly personal narrative about a boy's journey from silent sidekick to hero are themes that translate to public education: the challenges of finding the right school or instructional method to meet a student's individual needs; the impact of social stigmas on expectations and performance, particularly for «discarded students» in low - income neighborhoods, and the need for a culture of high expectations to counter those negative societal assumptions; the importance of tireless, focused, caring teachers who do whatever it takes to help students succeed; and the ability for all children — regardless of learning challenges or race or income level — to learn.

It is also a useful time to identify particularly promising teachers for development and focus on high - needs areas.

As a Headteacher I can confirm the difficulties we face recruiting and retaining staff particularly with the high demands, long days, poor media coverage, pay freezes, ongoing pressure and an Ofsted system that focuses purely on attainment and not progress.

The other interim charges considered by the committee at the hearing included examining current school board governance policies and practices and making recommendations that could improve the focus, attitudes and outcomes of Texas school boards, districts and students; studying existing board training requirements and making suggestions to educate school board trustees on policies that could achieve better student outcomes, particularly within the framework set for low - performing schools in House Bill 1842; and monitoring initiatives to build a high - quality pre-kindergarten grant program (HB 4).

We were particularly excited by Summit Elevate, where students will be able to take advantage of a partnership with the California College of the Arts and Oakland Unified School District; and New Harmony High, one that builds a unique and focused learning community from a barge in Louisiana.

Ryan J. Smith is executive director of The Education Trust — West, a research and advocacy organization focused on educational justice and the high academic achievement of all California students, particularly those of color and living in poverty.

Jamie is interested in examining college access and success from both the local community / K -12 system and higher education perspectives; particularly focused on first - generation students, low - income students, and students of color.

This enables more focused discussions, particularly about low - income and minority students traditionally not well served by higher education.