Sentences with phrase «postsecondary education innovation»

Not exact matches

By simply shifting its policies on K — 12 education to match those it has adopted for postsecondary education, the federal government could provide to parents something nearly every parent wants — the right and opportunity to choose where their child is schooled — and create a powerful engine for innovation and productivity.

Federal law in postsecondary education must also be a robust source of support for local innovation, research, and implementation of strategies designed to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and include: Evidence - based preparation and professional development; Evidence - based evaluation systems that include, in part, student performance; Alternative certification programs that meet workforce needs; State and school district flexibility regarding credentials for small and / or rural schools, special education programs, English learners and specialized programs such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics; and Locally - determined compensation and teacher and principal assignment policies.

«These grants are fueling innovation to reach students and ensure they comply with necessary benchmarks to pursue postsecondary education,» MCAN Executive Director Brandy Johnson said.