Sentences with phrase «performing teacher population»

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Given that the student population is primarily Latino at 92 % and that nationally only 21 % of Hispanics are performing at or above the level of proficient in mathematics, it is imperative that ARISE teachers are able to effectively implement formativeread more

So we'll continue to get information on how student sub-groups — such as minority populations, dual language learners, and students with learning disabilities — are performing, but we aren't tying those tests to harsh consequences for schools and teachers.

However, high performing schools with high poverty and minority populations also retain effective teachers, which indicates that teacher turnover is more closely related to the environment and support that teachers receive than socioeconomic and ethnic status of the students (Johnson, Kraft, & Papay, 2012).

Given that the student population is primarily Latino at 92 % and that nationally only 21 % of Hispanics are performing at or above the level of proficient in mathematics, it is imperative that ARISE teachers are able to effectively implement formative assessment practices that are known to improve achievement, in particular with the lowest achieving students.