Sentences with phrase «positive change in his district»

Senator Jose Peralta will make a great Independent Democratic Conference member because he is serious about effecting positive change in his district and in this state.

But despite the criticism, Tewksbury Superintendent of Schools John O'Connor has seen professional development make positive change in his district.

An educator who has operated 14 award - winning charter public schools where college is the expectation for all graduates, Dr. Rodriguez will provide a depth of experience, passion for educating our children and a thoughtful vision on how to effect positive change in the district.

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The Ontario government and MaRS Discovery District are helping promising young leaders gain the knowledge, skills and experience they need to make positive social changes in their communities and across the province with an innovative new program.

In a statement released after the issue gained traction, the district said, «In the best interest of our students, we are re-examining the procedures surrounding these dances and will make any necessary changes to promote a positive environment where all students feel included and empowered in their choices.&raquIn a statement released after the issue gained traction, the district said, «In the best interest of our students, we are re-examining the procedures surrounding these dances and will make any necessary changes to promote a positive environment where all students feel included and empowered in their choices.&raquIn the best interest of our students, we are re-examining the procedures surrounding these dances and will make any necessary changes to promote a positive environment where all students feel included and empowered in their choices.&raquin their choices.»

But a Tribune examination of school food in Illinois» 10 largest districts found small positive changes are possible.

«The best way to create positive change is to identify the champion in the school or school district,» he said.

Each district reported positive changes resulting from their partnership with a chef; in addition to bringing new perspectives, chefs can help increase efficiency and consistency in school meals.

However, student acceptance of the changes will likely improve over time, as indicated by their positive comments about healthy food and consumption of fruits and vegetables in most districts GAO visited.

Sal Valenza of the West New York School District in New Jersey, which also serves primarily Latino students who overwhelmingly receive free and reduced lunch, has also had positive feedback from the students and administrators, and says changes to nutritional standards nationwide could have a big impact.

Very much aware of anti-Trump protests is his home district, Congressman Faso said he's willing to meet with people from Positive Change groups in Washington or the 19th Ddistrict, Congressman Faso said he's willing to meet with people from Positive Change groups in Washington or the 19th DistrictDistrict.

«Last year was the first year for PB in the 34th District, and it was great to see so many residents get involved and excited about making positive changes in their community.

She will be facilitating today's concluding session, «Personal Growth, Reflection, Health and Safety,» in which, she says, she will highlight knowledge, skills, and habits that enable district leaders «to bring about transformation and positive student outcomes in the midst of challenge and change.»

In a new article for Education Next, Richard Lee Colvin reports that Anderson's replacement, Chris Cerf, is effecting positive change for students and leaders in a district previously plagued by conflict through his commitment to listen before actinIn a new article for Education Next, Richard Lee Colvin reports that Anderson's replacement, Chris Cerf, is effecting positive change for students and leaders in a district previously plagued by conflict through his commitment to listen before actinin a district previously plagued by conflict through his commitment to listen before acting.

Evaluations of the impact of the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP) in four multiracial, multiethnic school districts in New York City showed that 84 percent of teachers who responded to a survey reported positive changes in classroom climate, 71 percent reported moderate or significant decreases in physical violence in the classroom, and 66 percent observed less name - calling and few verbal insults.

The Educating for Democracy in the Digital Age (EDDA) initiative is seeking to leverage web 2.0 tools and civic education best practices to provide all Oakland Unified School District high school students civic learning opportunities that prepare them to make positive change in their communities.

In some of these districts the threat or reality of large losses of students and revenues has provided the impetus for positive changes.

When the LAUSD Board voted last week to approve 12 new «pilot schools,» it was a small but positive sign of change in a school district long troubled by battles among key stakeholders about to how to best improve LA's many underperforming schools and create successful new options.

Ongoing participation in the community will be an important part of your continued implementation support system, and essential for long - term, sustainable success in bringing positive change to your school or district.

Building capacity in your schools and district to deliver highly personalized instruction will result in a positive change in student learning outcomes.

Meet the folks who are behind the strategy and on the front lines working with school districts to create lasting, positive change in school leadership.

But, because the district countered those demographic shifts with a strong, data - driven plan, it also saw positive changes in that time, such as an improvement in its graduation rate, higher levels of parent involvement, and more low - income students enrolling in Advanced Placement courses.

«Bringing restorative practices into our district and school community is a positive step in the right direction, and a necessary shift to change the way young people address conflict and self - awareness / consciousness.»

So, while we discovered an abundance of research emphasizing the impact of a positive school climate, the challenge for our group was to listen to each other - and to the broader community of educators and stakeholders - and identify recommendations that would create meaningful change in our district.

In particular, since a key goal of TURN is to create positive change in school and district practice by promoting innovative ideas among union and district leaders, APA's evaluation focused on the following target: To identify districts that have implemented substantive changes in schools as a direct result of participating in SW TURIn particular, since a key goal of TURN is to create positive change in school and district practice by promoting innovative ideas among union and district leaders, APA's evaluation focused on the following target: To identify districts that have implemented substantive changes in schools as a direct result of participating in SW TURin school and district practice by promoting innovative ideas among union and district leaders, APA's evaluation focused on the following target: To identify districts that have implemented substantive changes in schools as a direct result of participating in SW TURin schools as a direct result of participating in SW TURin SW TURN.

In this case 100 % of respondents, both principals and CTs, either agreed or strongly agreed that they saw positive changes in teaching practice take place as a result of the district's PSP program (see Figure 3In this case 100 % of respondents, both principals and CTs, either agreed or strongly agreed that they saw positive changes in teaching practice take place as a result of the district's PSP program (see Figure 3in teaching practice take place as a result of the district's PSP program (see Figure 3).

But as he announced his candidacy on Tuesday, Humphries praised the legislation, saying it was necessary to make positive changes in his school district.

The videos in this series highlight the stories of five rural and urban Illinois districts, providing a sample of the positive changes happening across the state as a result of the multiyear partnership at the district, school, and classroom levels.

This article examines how five demographically dissimilar school districts use assessment and accountability as an impetus to implement positive changes in their schools.

The results have been promising: A study of statewide implementation of the 5Essentials across Illinois — a state that encompasses districts of diverse size and composition — found that strength on the five essential supports is positively related to higher test scores and larger gains over time in math and reading, positive changes in attendance rates, and improved graduation rates.

The Teacher Impact Grants will enable teachers to have a greater impact on the quality of teaching in their classrooms, schools, and districts — and assume greater ownership of student outcomes — by using their robust expertise to accelerate positive change in professional learning at all levels.

On Tuesday, March 3, Engaging Schools Executive Director Larry Dieringer played a key role in «From the Police Precinct to the Principal's Office: The Challenges Facing School Districts One Year After the Release of Federal School Discipline Guidance,» a Congressional briefing that explored changes underway and challenges remaining more than a year after the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released guidance to help school districts develop discipline policies that keep students in school, eliminate racial disparities, and increase positive behavioral Districts One Year After the Release of Federal School Discipline Guidance,» a Congressional briefing that explored changes underway and challenges remaining more than a year after the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice released guidance to help school districts develop discipline policies that keep students in school, eliminate racial disparities, and increase positive behavioral districts develop discipline policies that keep students in school, eliminate racial disparities, and increase positive behavioral supports.

For many years, I have been part of creating positive change in Connecticut's schools, both in suburban and urban districts, in schools with high standardized test scores and those labeled as «failing schools» due to their standardized test scores.

The report found that «widespread public awareness of the damage caused by the overuse and misuse of standardized testing, coupled with effective grass - roots organizing by parents, teachers, students and their allies, is increasingly producing positive changes in state and district testing practices.»

Elmore and Burney's (1997) case study of the transformation of New York City Community School District # 2 from an average performing to one of the highest performing elementary school districts in the city brought the district role to the forefront as a potentially positive force for change (Stein and D'AmicoDistrict # 2 from an average performing to one of the highest performing elementary school districts in the city brought the district role to the forefront as a potentially positive force for change (Stein and D'Amicodistrict role to the forefront as a potentially positive force for change (Stein and D'Amico, 2002).

After grappling for many years at the state, district and school levels to try to impact fundamental positive change in the realm of education, a number of AARO members expressed frustration that, while education outcomes have been incrementally improving for almost all groups of students, we continue to fall behind other nations in a 21st century global economy.

The decentralization experience of the Chicago public school system also contributed to the current interest in the role of districts as a positive force for change.

But, there has been some positive changes in the Sacramento school district schools that signifies that focusing on housing policies may be the solution.

With social - emotional learning in more and more of its classrooms, teachers in the When Anaheim Elementary School District are noticing not just decreased problem behavior but a positive change in culture.