Sentences with phrase «positive impacts of»

I think it's interesting that politicians have realized the positive impacts of diversifying their cabinets, staff, nominations, etc., and yet the corporate world is still behind.

Also, the brochure includes anecdotes from two librarians about the positive impacts of their libraries.

[11] research indicating the positive impacts of smaller class sizes: http://www.centerforpubliceducation.org/Main-Menu/Organizing-a-school/Class-size-and-student-achievement-At-a-glance/Class-size-and-student-achievement-Research-review.html

How much time can a student have out of classroom engaged in other activities (e.g., sport teams) before it has a detrimental impact on their learning that outweigh the positive impacts of extra curricula activities?

If we had reason to believe that either non-observed factors on the front or back end were driving the generally positive impacts of school voucher programs, it would cause us to question all of them.

The positive impacts of having an experienced teacher extend beyond better test scores for students.

And although some of the measured academic differences to peers without preschool do shrink over time, there is strong evidence of meaningful, long - term positive impacts of preschool on important indicators including high school graduation, health, employment, crime, and other outcomes.

That's why our parents are the ones who have seen the positive impacts of these scholarships,» said Duplessis.

The positive impacts of school choice are especially strong for students from low - income families and students of color.

The much - discussed and written - about Johns Hopkins University study on the long - term positive impacts of same - race teachers reinforces what a lot of us educators — and all members of The Fellowship (Black Male Educators for Social Justice)-- have known a very long time.

But «regardless of the positive impacts of the express lanes, many area commuters have been critical of the congestion around the North Stafford merge and the high tolls.

To further the case for STEAM, Allina points to several national studies on the positive impacts of art education on student learning.

A spokeswoman added: «We have made languages a compulsory part of the national curriculum at primary school to lay the foundation for further language study in secondary school and we are pleased the report recognises the wider, positive impacts of this reform.

Regional Educational Laboratory Central worked with Aurora Public Schools in Colorado to conduct a randomized controlled trial study in the 2013 - 14 and 2014 - 15 school years during implementation of the district's innovative Read more about Study Finds Positive Impacts of Retired Educators to Support New Teachers -LSB-...]

The Salem News reports on the positive impacts of home visits for Bentley School families and tags along on a visit

Education scholars like Kahlenberg, one of the nation's leading advocates for economic integration, note droves of research papers that cite the positive impacts of diversity in K - 12 schooling, including enhanced critical thinking, higher academic achievement, greater civic responsibility, higher college - going rates and more lucrative jobs.

Not one of the studies that has suggested long - term positive impacts of center - based early childhood programs has been based on a well - implemented and appropriately analyzed randomized trial, and nearly all have serious limitations in external validity.

Although previous studies have highlighted the positive impacts of spending time outdoors, Professor Ming Kuo and Assistant Professor Matthew Browning, of the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, and Adjunct Professor Milbert Penner believe their study is the first direct exploration of the effects of lessons in nature on classroom engagement.

This brief highlights the positive impacts of high - quality afterschool programs and shares program characteristics, available tools, current support systems, and federal policies that can better boost quality in afterschool programs.

Nonetheless, a number of small - scale studies have identified positive impacts of interactive teaching styles on student learning.

This included: attendance levels (studies show a positive relationship between participation in sports and school attendance); behaviour (research concludes that even a little organised physical activity, either inside or outside the classroom, has a positive effect on classroom behaviour, especially amongst the most disruptive pupils); cognitive function (several studies report a positive relationship between physical activity and cognition, concentration, attention span and perceptual skills); mental health (studies indicate positive impacts of physical activity on mood, well - being, anxiety and depression, as well as on children's self - esteem and confidence); and attainment (a number of well - controlled studies conclude that academic achievement is maintained or enhanced by increased physical activity).

These studies generally found positive impacts of such tools on student achievement in and attitude toward mathematics.

So, while the positive impacts of remote training have not completely stepped out of the shadow of its negative associations, its future is bright as technology continues to advance and erase these negative associations.

Quality transitions that are well - prepared and child centered, managed by highly educated staff who are collaborating professionally, guided by appropriate and aligned curricula, can go a long way to raise the chances that the positive impacts of early learning and care will last through primary school and beyond.

What explains the positive impacts of private schools on the amount of schooling students complete, even in the absence of test - score gains?

We know of state - level studies showing positive impacts of SIG - funded turnaround efforts in California, Massachusetts, Philadelphia and Memphis.

Or consider private school choice mechanisms like voucher and tax credit scholarship programs: Despite the positive impacts of these programs, only eleven of our thirty cities are located in states where they are legal.

The Youth Select Committee's 2017 report «A Body Confident Future» examined negative and positive impacts of social media on body image.

In light of research showing the positive impacts of KIPP schools on achievement, student transitions into and out of KIPP remain of interest.

For college attendance, the estimated positive impacts of Florida's de novo charters are statistically indistinguishable from the estimated positive impacts of Florida's conversion charters.

For the older students, on the other hand, the positive impacts of being more mature are offset by the negative effects of attending class with younger students.

The three studies find neutral to positive impacts of private school choice on college enrollment and graduation, but with some variation:

It is difficult to gauge the extent to which the movement of African American five - year - olds from Head Start to kindergarten might have offset positive impacts of kindergarten attendance elsewhere in the African American population.

In the April issue of Frontiers, Braczkowski et al. discuss the positive impacts of leopards in terms of reduced incidence of dog bites and rabies transmission, as well as cost savings with respect to dog sterilization and management.

«People choose organic milk and meat for three main reasons: improved animal welfare, the positive impacts of organic farming on the environment, and the perceived health benefits.

Doing so will continue to illuminate the multiple positive impacts of solar power and its potential to do more than keep the lights on.

However, the positive impacts of biochar were coupled with negative findings for a suite of genes that are known to determine the ability of a plant to withstand attack from pests and pathogens.

This article in Ergonomics explores the worrying and more positive impacts of e-games on child development.

He said the positive impacts of the deceased while serving as Governor of old western state would be forever remembered by the generations yet unborn.

«This is one of the positive impacts of the downfall of Silver and Skelos,» said Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause New York.

To the contrary, anecdotal accounts indicate that the positive impacts of inclusion were beginning to manifest, as capable and well - qualified individuals who were already serving finally were able to do so authentically.»

During the public comment portion of Wednesday's Common Council meeting, speakers — to the applause of audience members — cited numerous studies in support of the positive impacts of a living wage.

Many of these issues are difficult to talk about but, on the whole, I find myself engaged in discussions with young people who are passionate about the positive impacts of technology on their lives and how they are learning to address problems they face, mainly against a dearth of formal education on the topics.

Although the government has dismissed the report as failing to take account of the positive impacts of growth as the country exits recession, it will make grim reading for both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats, who have both been at great pains to emphasise their «progressive credentials».

It is therefore our collective duty to ensure the actual and potential positive impacts of these programs are sustained, improved and expanded,» he said.

Some studies showed positive impacts of HFA on parent self - reports of reductions in the frequency of neglect, harsh parenting in the past week, and other types of abuse.8, 21,22,23,27

The positive impacts of organic agriculture on biological activity, micro-organisms and soil organic matter content reported in the paragraphs above are therefore also valid for soils in the tropics and subtropics.

It contains a wealth of data and does outline many positive impacts of RA certification, as well as areas that need improvement.

Previous studies regarding positive impacts of Rainforest Alliance certification were conducted on farms using one of the previous versions of the standard which included stricter shade criteria.

Compared to last quarter, net income available to common shareholders increased 3 %, reflecting the combined positive impacts of 9 % higher other income and very strong loan growth, partially offset by an eight basis point reduction in net interest margin.