Sentences with phrase «programs in schools»

The goal is to support grassroots efforts and to ensure that there's both consistency and accountability for restorative justice programs in schools.

Fielding Graduate University seeks to attract adults in mid-career for master's and doctorate programs in the schools of psychology, human and organization development, and educational leadership and change.

I was a Harvard undergraduate at the time, dabbling in social reform and social action via a slew of student - volunteer programs in schools, settlement houses, public - housing projects, and hospitals; not studying very hard; and expected by my family to join my father and grandfather in their Dayton law firm.

Ten Web Sites for Exploring Conflict Resolution in the Classroom Education World offers ten sites that provide a wide range of practical materials for supporting and instituting conflict resolution programs in our schools.

The legislation also, as Layton reported, «require states to intervene with «evidence - based» programs in schools where student test scores are in the lowest 5 percent, where achievement gaps are greatest, and in high schools where fewer than two - thirds of students graduate on time.»

Also, the importance of prevention programs in schools can't be underestimated.

In his thirty - plus years in education here and overseas, he has designed and run programs in schools, TAFE, universities, community and community colleges.

But getting the funds to support coding programs in schools is only half of their solution.

This article reviews the research on 1:1 computing programs in schools, where 1:1 is defined as students having ownership of the computer.

Mark has suggested that mobile learning programs in schools should harness the availability of student devices, such as cell phones, smart phones and PDA's.

The organization works with and receives funds from several groups, such as the David Lynch Foundation, to implement QT and other wellness programs in schools.

And, discussing best practice programs in schools, Bartee says: «[They] encourage children to ask themselves «What do you want to create?»

Eight Sites for Exploring Conflict Resolution in the Classroom Education World offers ten sites that provide a wide range of practical materials for supporting and instituting conflict resolution programs in our schools.

«Conflict Resolution Education: A Guide to Implementing Programs in Schools, Youth - Serving Organizations, and Community and Juvenile Justice Settings,» a joint report from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, cites examples of effective conflict resolution programs.

David W. Gordon has been elected to a three - year term on the board of directors for the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, Center, a San Diego - based organization that sets up programs in schools to help prepare minority and low - income students for college.

The early experience with the Program suggests, however, that a heavy reliance on school - wide rewards hampers the effectiveness of merit pay programs in schools with large teaching staffs that are not highly collaborative.

More than a dozen groups have joined in drafting a document that outlines the roles education professionals and parents should take to start successful «response to intervention» programs in schools.

«His cuts have seen programs in schools disappear, TAFEs have been decimated and his Government has denied the promised additional funding from Gonski that our students and schools desperately need.»

In theory, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs in schools are a great idea; students can use their own tablets, laptops and smartphones in the classroom, and can take advantage of a wider range of apps and programs than they might be able to normally access in school.

Mr. Phillips» plan for educational reform calls for increasing teachers» pay, funding school construction, decreasing the student - teacher ratio, and establishing day - care programs in the schools.

Founded in response to the needs of traumatized students relocated from Port - au - Prince following Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake, Jeremie - based Haitian Connection's Timoun - a-Timoun program has trained over 50 teachers and initiated 25 Timoun - a-Timoun general health and well - being programs in schools, orphanages, and markets.

The efficacy of running one - to - one programs in schools is that, through this approach to technology education for students, teachers and families, schools are providing a laboratory of trial and error and figuring out a way to make sense of the fast - changing world of technology.

The book emerged from the authors» study of choice programs in the schools of San Antonio, but it became an attempt at a sweeping synthesis of scholarly work on education policy, drawing on literature in philosophy, economics, political science, education, and law.

The National Council on Teacher Quality, in conjunction with U. S. News and World Report, has issued an ambitious report evaluating the quality of teacher preparation programs in schools of education across the United States.

The goal of the TEALS program is to build sustainable computer science programs in schools over the course of 2 to 3 years.

The early experience with the New York City School - Wide Performance Bonus Program suggests, however, that a heavy reliance on school - wide rewards may hamper the effectiveness of merit pay programs in schools with large teaching staffs that are not highly collaborative.

Included: Education World talks with administrators who use online violence reporting programs in their schools.

The League helps members pilot new tech programs in their schools, meet information technology (IT) developers, and troubleshoot challenges in their districts.

What inspired you to devote the show to Dudamel and his mission to preserve music programs in schools?

A mindfulness practitioner and a long - time champion of efforts to improve the health and well - being of American families and children, Congressman Ryan is also a public advocate for mindfulness - based programs in schools, the military, and the health - care system.

We've got stress, burnout, obesity, and this leads to mental and physical problems,» says Chi Kim, chief strategy officer of Pure Edge, Inc., an East Coast - based nonprofit founded in 2011 to offer wellness programs in schools and communities.

Sting and Sheryl Crow have contributed to a new CD aimed to raise funds and awareness for kids yoga programs in schools.

The students were aligned with «NYC Let Them Play,» an advocacy group that pushes for more sports programs in schools of color.

WHEREAS: Stop DWI will be partnering with Oneida County School Districts to offer Teen Education Programs in schools to educate teens on the ways to avoid and the consequences of destructive decisions.

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And the D.O.E. has been piloting restorative justice programs in schools for several months, largely through a program called Man Up!

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)- A New York lawmaker is taking aim at riflery and archery programs in schools, contending they promote a «gun culture.»

So far 47 states and the District of Columbia have sought federal funds for character education programs in schools.

My wife and I support many programs in the schools.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that trampolines not be used in competitive sport and that they be banned from physical education programs in schools and colleges.

Nutrition programs in schools — the National School Lunch Program, Universal Breakfast and summer feeding programs — provide nutritious meals to hungry children.

Neumark is the founder of The Sylvia Center, which holds year - round programs in schools and New York City Housing Authority community centers to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands - on learning experiences on the farm and in the kitchen.

These dedicated volunteers help spread positive dairy messages through local dairy promotions, farm tours and dairy education programs in our schools.

For many years, gifted programs in schools have focused on giving these students MORE.

Church schools and better programs in those schools was the answer of religious education.

Second, turning it into a pan-sexual epidemic justified «safe sex» programs in schools and elsewhere, providing an argument for the distribution of condoms and other measures implicitly normalizing sexual promiscuity.

This is because drug prevention programs in schools are a lower priority than teaching the core primary education curricula.

He'll be participating in outreach programs in schools, teaching young athletes about eating healthily.

All people should have to take a finance program in school or Something to learn about credit cards and just money trouble awareness.

But we had a pretty good science program in our school.